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Dr. Todd Mabry

North Scottsdale-based cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mabry, is not only lauded for improving smiles in the Valley for 17 years, but for his generous work with Smiles Beyond the Bars. 

How did you get your start in the dental industry?

My mom was a hygienist, and my dad was a physician. I was always excited to hang out and watch them at work. I really enjoyed watching my mom and the dentist she worked for interact with patients and the relationships that they had with the patients. I knew it would be a great job for me because I love to work with my hands and the precise nature of the job and find this rewarding.

What is the most rewarding part of your career?

I love cosmetic dentistry and being able to improve a patient's smile. This could be a patient who was not able to smile because of a lack of confidence or just cosmetic issues. When we have completed treatment and their smile is awesome, we might even get a “I have not been able to smile like this—ever.” The transformation and emotion that we see in these patients is very rewarding.

Why do you think you have been so successful in your career?

It's all about patient care and the improvement of oral health. I think my success has come from treating people as I would like to be treated. With this big-picture approach, the plan is to promote long-term stability and health.

Do you have a client story that you have been particularly moved by?

I’m on the board of Smiles Beyond the Bars. Smiles Beyond the Bars is a nonprofit with a mission to change the lives of formerly incarcerated people by changing their smiles. This dental work helps recipients to successfully transition back into society. Most of the recipients need extensive dental work due to tooth loss. It takes a great dental team to help these patients get back into society and be able to smile. I feel so lucky to be able to impact someone's life and improve it so they have a chance to succeed. My dental team benefits from being able to meet these patients and see the transformation in their smiles and personal confidence.

You were raised in Phoenix. What have been the most exciting changes you have seen in the Valley?

The most exciting thing with all the growth in the Valley is that it still has a small-town feel. I hope that we can keep this going with all the growth.

In what ways do you give back to the community?

Outside of the dental field, I enjoy giving back to the community and getting my children involved. I think it's important to teach children to help everyone out when we have the ability.