Meet The Doctors in Goodyear, AZ | Your Trusted Dental Team

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

Dr. Collier originally thought she wanted to become a dental hygienist, but after just a couple of days of training chairside as a dental assistant, she realized that becoming a dentist in her own right seemed like a great career fit for her. She applied to two schools and was accepted into her first choice, and the rest is history! Today, she still strongly feels that she made the right decision. Working as a dentist is an amazing career for women and mothers, she feels, and it gives her plenty of quality time with her kids.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

After moving to California from Muskegon, Michigan, she began working on her undergraduate degree at San Jose State University. Dr. Collier was granted early admission to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She graduated in 2002 with her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Today, she has been practicing for over 20 years, having cared for patients in several different locations like Virginia Beach and Washington State before finally arriving in the sunnier, warmer climate of Arizona.

Dr. Collier regularly pursues additional advanced training at Spear Education, which is a renowned center in Scottsdale that provides top-tier coursework from a highly respected faculty. She has earned certifications in Invisalign® clear braces and laser therapy. She has also focused on CEREC and cosmetic dentistry for her continuing education. She has been nominated multiple times as a Top Dentist by Phoenix Magazine in the Cosmetic and General category.

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

At home, she and her husband have a total of six wonderful children. They engage in various activities together during their free time, from high school and club volleyball and soccer to college football games; Dr. Collier and her husband are their kids' biggest fans! She also enjoys playing golf, working out, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends (which she considers most important), including participating in all of their kids' sports activities. Additionally, she is a dog lover who, due to her own tragic circumstances, is becoming an advocate for animals that cannot speak for themselves.