Meet Dr. Brownstein

Professional Information.  Jeffrey N. Brownstein, DDS is originally from Richmond, Virginia and is a second-generation pediatric dentist.  He attended college at Arizona State University, dental school at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his pediatric dental training at the University of Florida where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Brownstein also completed an extensive fellowship in the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Institute at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where he became proficient at treating the dental aspects associated with various developmental malformations found in children, especially with cleft lip & palate.

In 2006, Dr. Brownstein became a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow within the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; the highest achievable credentials for a pediatric dentist.  He also completed a Fellowship in the College of Oral Conscious Sedation within the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, a certification that few attain.  Such qualifications solidify his personal dedication to lifelong education, in an attempt to provide the only highest quality of care for his patients. 

overwhelming excellence in dentistry for children.  He was selected by local dentists to Phoenix Magazine’s Top Dentist Issue in 2003, 2004 & 2005.  He also was listed in Woodward & White’s 2006 List of America’s Best Dentists which independently compiles a triennial directory based upon a multitude of diverse factors including, advancement in education, specialty certification, specialty fellowship, community service, dedication to profession, and overall leadership ability.  Additional awards included the American Society of Dentistry Achievement Award, Medical College of Virginia Department of Pediatric Dentistry Achievement Award, and the Medical College of Virginia Oral Cancer Screening Award.  Dr. Brownstein was also recently commended for his overall excellence in quality of care by Vista Dental Insurance Company.

Dr. Brownstein was selected by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners’ to serve on several internal committees, including as an evaluator for the state’s Oral Conscious Sedation Certification.  He is currently a representative within the Central Arizona Dental Society and the Arizona Dental Association and routinely provides pediatric continuing educational lectures to various local dental societies and parent groups.  As a past co-chairman for the Department of Dentistry at St. Joseph’s Hospital and a current attending dentist on staff at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dr. Brownstein also is completely dedicated to providing dental care for medically compromised and handicapped children and adults particularly within a hospital setting.  He dedicates much his spare time to serving his community, including organizations such as the Arizona Make-A-Wish Foundation and Arizona Special Olympics.

Along with serving as an evaluator for the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners’ Oral Conscious Sedation Certification process, Dr. Brownstein holds certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  Providing the safest environment possible for his patients is of utmost importance, thus he focuses much of his ongoing education and advanced certification in the area of emergency care. 

As the immediate past President of the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Brownstein’s primary focus is to ensure that every child residing within the state of Arizona receives exceptional specialized dental care.  He is currently the Executive Director of the Arizona Society of Pediatric Dentistry On-Line (www.azspd.org) and remains active within numerous local, national and international associations focused on providing optimal dental and medical care for children.  These include the Arizona Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, International Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Society, Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities, Special Care Dentistry Association, American Association of Hospital Dentists, American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association, and the national and state facets of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  He attends and lectures at many educational seminars and takes great pride in providing individualized patient care specifically geared toward the needs of children.

Personal Information.  Dr. Brownstein and his wife, Sheri, reside in the West Valley of Phoenix with their three children; Emma, Rogan and Landon.  Sheri is also a dentist whose focus is adult cosmetic dentistry.  She too is a second generation dentist, as her father, Dr. James Adamson, is currently practicing part-time within the Florida State Health Department, after enjoying a long career in private practice in Vero Beach, Florida.  Dr. Brownstein’s father, Dr. Marshall Brownstein, is a pediatric dentist by trade, but has dedicated a majority of his career to dental education.  He is currently the Dean of Admissions at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Dentistry and spent the majority of his career in academia serving as the Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond, Virginia.  He is known nationally for his enduring commitment and love for dental education.

The Brownstein household enjoys spending time in the outdoors, especially swimming, hiking, skiing, biking and boating.  Traveling is another great love the family hopes to do in the future.       

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Meet Dr. Gawlik

Professional Information.  John Gawlik, DDS is originally from New Jersey where he attended Rutgers University on an Army ROTC Scholarship.  After completing his dental training at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed a General Dentistry Residency while serving in the U.S. Army.  Later, Dr. Gawlik completed his pediatric dental training at Fort Meade, Maryland with hospital rotations at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.  He then provided pediatric dental care for military beneficiaries in Vicenza, Italy, El Paso, Texas, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  While at these major military medical centers, he served on the Craniofacial (Cleft Palate) and Developmental Multidisciplinary Teams and became proficient in treating children with special healthcare needs, including medical, physical and developmental challenges.  While in Hawaii and North Carolina, Dr. Gawlik was the director of the Department of Hospital Dentistry where he oversaw all dental operations.

Dr. Gawlik is Board Certified in both Pediatric Dentistry and Healthcare Management.  He obtained his Master of Health Administration degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.  Dr. Gawlik is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities, Special Care Dentistry Association, Arizona Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Central Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association, and American Association of Hospital Dentists. 

With his focus on preparedness, Dr. Gawlik holds certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  He attends many continuing educational seminars and takes great pride in having taught pediatric dentistry skills for six years to numerous residents as an instructor within the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program within the U.S. Army.  He enjoys speaking on various topics in pediatric dentistry to professional organizations, to school-aged children, and to new and expectant parents.

Personal Information.  Dr. Gawlik and his wife, Darlene, have two sons, Matt and Evan, who are attending college.  Dr. Gawlik’s hobbies include running, hiking, skiing, backpacking, canoeing and playing the saxophone.

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Meet Dr. Turner

Professional Information.  West Valley Pediatric Dentistry provides a variety of anti-anxiety sedation options to young patients needing relief from the stresses associated with a long or complex dental treatment.  One such option, intravenous sedation, allows patients to sleep throughout their appointment, eliminating physical movements, emotional anxiety and pain.  In turn, this provides the pediatric dentist with a relaxed patient, providing better operating conditions, which ultimately yields better overall quality of care.  At West Valley Pediatric Dentistry, this in-office procedure is performed by Desert Anesthesia, including their senior partner, Dr. Reuben Turner.

Dr. Turner is a dental anesthesiologist specializing in the treatment of pediatric patients, exclusively.  His advanced training in anesthesia focused on hospital and office-based anesthesia primarily for young patients receiving dental care.

Dr. Turner completed his dental school training at Creighton University and his post- doctorate residency in anesthesia at University of California at Los Angeles and MLK/Drew Medical Center.  Along with being board certified by both of the governing anesthesia societies for his specialty, he holds certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  As an active member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists, he lectures on various topics including, “Intraveneous Sedation for the Pediatric Dental Patient,” and “Emergency Medicine within the Dental Office.”  Dr. Turner previously was an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry in UCLA’s School of Dentistry, providing dental education for pediatric dental and dental anesthesia residents.

Personal Information.  Dr. Turner and his wife Raegan reside in the East Valley of Phoenix, as his mobile anesthesia takes him all over the metropolitan area providing care for children exclusively in pediatric dental offices.  The Turner’s have an infant son, Ryan who takes up much of their spare time.  Raegan is a certified teacher, currently substituting while taking care of Ryan.  The Turner family enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, especially adventure traveling.  They recently were hiking, biking, and zip lining while visiting Australia.

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