Meet Dr. Marina Ambridge

Welcome to my dental practice, where we provide a unique and proactive approach to dental and overall health. As a highly trained dentist, I have dedicated several years to additional post-graduate training, enabling me to identify risks and causes of dental and medical issues such as teeth cracks, cavities, bleeding gums, TMJ, heart issues, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and more. Through advanced techniques like saliva DNA testing, occlusion (bite) analysis, and others, I can help minimize the chance of dental and medical issues arising in the future. With specialized training in complex full mouth rehabilitation, including cosmetic, orthodontic, and implant dentistry, I have honed my skills at prestigious institutions such as The Kois Center, Progressive Orthodontics, and Ti-Max Implant Institute. Additionally, I share my knowledge by teaching a specialized course to fellow dentists, focusing on leveraging orthodontics to enhance the predictability and minimize invasiveness of their cosmetic dental procedures for their patients.

As a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a lecturer at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, I am among the top 7% of general dentists in the USA who have achieved the esteemed Fellowship degree. Additionally, I received an award for the highest academic achievement in all four years of dental school from the University of Toronto, highlighting my dedication to ongoing education.

To stay at the forefront of dental advancements, I devote over 250 hours each year to continuing education, surpassing the 30 hours required from regular dentists to maintain their license. Recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 dentists in the USA and a three-time recipient of America’s Best Dentist award, I am committed to delivering exceptional care. Our dental practice employs a unique blend of orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry to ensure ideal outcomes for cosmetic cases. Leveraging my experience in the fashion industry and the use of dental fillers and Botox, I bring a distinct perspective to facial esthetics. I have also been featured in major media outlets, including NBC radio, Dr. Howard Farran’s Dentistry Uncensored podcast, and AGD Impact magazine.

Our primary objective is to provide you with a beautiful smile and healthy teeth using cutting-edge dental technology and techniques. We utilize advanced tools such as Intraoral 3D Scanner, Panoramic, Cephalometric, and CBCT 3D x-ray, as well as 3D printers, Ministar advanced medical plastic molding machines, and powerful analytical software. These enable us to create a 3D digital model of your teeth for better diagnosis and 3D printing of most dental devices within our practice.

We understand the importance of pain and anxiety management during dental procedures. That’s why we offer a comfortable environment with massage dental chairs, noise-canceling headphones, and Netflix to help you relax. Our SmartGate dental injection aid eliminates discomfort during anesthetic injections. We also provide various levels of anesthesia at our office, including “Laughing Gas” to reduce dental anxiety, oral conscious sedation for a relaxed experience during the procedure, and deep IV sedation with the assistance of an anesthesiologist for full general anesthesia. Rest assured that all levels of sedation and anesthesia are safe and monitored by professionals.

By choosing our practice, you embark on a journey towards a healthier, more beautiful smile. Contact us today to experience the exceptional care and expertise that sets us apart.

What makes The Smile Institute Unique?

With qualified dentists and innovative technology on board, The Smile Institute can help you bring your dream smile to life by providing you with the optimum care you need to remain at the top of your oral health!

Founded by a passionate doctor named Marina Ambridge, who dreamed of innovating and transforming the dental industry, The Smile Institute has been spreading beautiful smiles across thousands of faces throughout Peoria, Arizona, with their innovative expertise, modern practices, and commitment to perfection. Our team makes use of the most innovative technologies and high-tech equipment to help you achieve your ideal smile in the most painless and effective manner possible!

At The Smile Institute, we leave no stone unturned in providing our patients with a top-class experience whilst making sure all their wishes are being fulfilled.

Whether you need dental implants or want to completely revamp your smile, our team can help you transform your appearance by crafting a jaw-dropping smile that you’ve always dreamt of!

Comfort and Luxury

At The Smile Institute, we understand how a crooked smile can shatter your confidence and affect your self-esteem, which is why we are willing to go above and beyond in order to provide the highest quality care to our patients in the most comfortable and soothing environment. With state-of-the-art equipment and chairs that have an in-built massage option to give you the most relaxing dental session, The Smile Institute will make sure to make your experience as comforting and uplifting as possible. We offer warm blankets, towels, and the best in-house coffee to keep you company, while our skilled doctors analyze and rework your smile.

Who says a visit to the dentist has to be dreadful or boring, especially for the kids? Our team has organized video games and miniature kitchen sets for your little ones to keep them occupied. They will also receive stickers and special gifts at the end of the procedure as a thoughtful gesture for cooperating with the staff.

Technology

Keeping both comfort and luxury in mind, we have invested in some of the most advanced tools and technologies including the latest Dexis Digital Sensor. It is a break-through digital x-ray device that offers high-quality imagery and is quite comfortable for placement in the mouth. We also make use of the most innovative CBCT x-ray equipment to generate three-dimensional (3D) scans of your entire mouth, offering utmost accuracy and precision. Have a fear of needles or injections? We have the ultimate solution for you – the SmartGate Dental Injection Aid Painless, and we promise you won’t feel a thing! This revolutionary device uses high-frequency vibrations to eliminate the pain felt during the prick of the injection.

At the Smile Institute, our main goal is to make your stay at the clinic as pleasant and entertaining as possible, which is why we offer a multi-screen entertainment system with Netflix – so you can sit back, relax and watch your favorite TV shows while your doctor does their magic!

If you are searching for a dental clinic that combines advanced expertise with modern technology and equipment, look no further than The Smile Institute – your one-stop solution to all your dental needs! With Dr. Ambridge and her team, you are just a step away from your very own Hollywood smile!