Staff
Dr. Justin Kirch
Dr. Justin Kirch was born and raised in Dubuque Iowa, which is located on the Mississippi River. His love, passion, and desire for dentistry came from a close family friend who was also his childhood dentist. He admired him for his quality of care and compassion for people. Justin Kirch later graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Not to long after graduation he followed his next passion, which was to move out of the cold and settle in to his new home state of Arizona.
Dr. Justin Kirch exceled in academics and participated in two years of clinical work with rotations in all ADA recognized specialty programs and an options program focusing on special needs and geriatric patients. He also graduated with a Distinction Track in Dental Public Health and worked extensively in the Davenport Community Health Center. He conducted research and is a published author in Public Health and Microbiology. He has been honored with the Dean’s Leadership Award and is also a member of the Arizona Dental Association.
When Dr. Kirch is not practicing dentistry you can find him enjoying one of his many hobbies such as golfing, swimming, hiking, or even just spending time with friends and family. He enjoys driving and modifying his car and taking in all of Arizona’s beautiful sites and scenery. He also has a passion for traveling to new places and locations to take in other cultures, past times, and foods.
DeAnna Buckley — Office Manager
DeAnna Buckley is our office manager. She takes such pride in her job and care for her patients. She has been in dentistry for over 15 years. Her passion for people is undeniable and her attention to detail makes her a great asset to our team. When asked why she chose dentistry her reply was, “I love dentistry because of the life long connections I make and the memories we make happen. The pain we can take away, the smiles that appear and the people we get to know”. When she is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to new places, hiking, and playing in the sun.
Azita – Hygienist
I am an Arizona native. Being a military spouse, I’ve had the opportunity to reside in many others states such as Mississippi, Alaska, and North Dakota. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from NAU in 2012. I have always known I wanted to be in healthcare because my biggest passion is helping people.
In my past-time I have two little ones ( a boy and a girl) that are very active and keep me busy. We love spending time outdoors going for walks, swimming, hiking, and camping. Some of my favorite hobbies are photography and reading.
Itzy – Dental Assistant
This is Itzmalzin (Itzy). She graduated from East Valley Institute of Technology with a certificate in Dental Assisting. She has always had a hunger to learn and continue to grow in Dentistry. When asked why she chose dentistry she replied, “I love seeing people smile. I love the happiness they feel when they see the smile they have envisioned for themselves for the first time. I think to myself, wow, I get to be a part of that”.
In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends. She has a little sister, two nephews and a niece that take most of her time. Itzy has one of the biggest hearts and has such a sweet compassion for all her patients. She is so special and we are extremely happy she is such an important part of the Sossaman Dental Team Family.
Theresa Thompson – Dental assistant
Theresa Thompson is such a caring and thoughtful person. She is also a very experienced and gentle dental assistant. She has been in her career field for over 7 years with many achievement awards and certificates to ensure she is providing the best care to all our patients. Her favorite part about dentistry is helping patients understand their oral health needs, assisting in their care, and being a part of them feeling confident about their smile. She takes a lot of pride in her work. Patients feel so comfortable with her, and she will make you laugh and smile while you’re here.
She also was born and raised in Arizona, the youngest of three siblings. She is married and has two beautiful children. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, going to music concerts, and watching sports.