Meet Our VIPS Doctors
ARIZONA DOCTORS
Justin Rider, DDS | Tucson, AZ
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Justin L. Rider obtained his Bachelor of Science at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale before receiving his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Prior to entering private practice, he served an advanced education in general dentistry residency at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas and was also assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson for three years. In 2010, after completing an additional year of clinical and continuing education, Dr. Rider was recognized by the Air Force Specialty Code as an Advanced Clinical Dentist.
Dr. Rider’s postgraduate education provided him additional training in the areas of IV sedation, oral surgery, wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, and orthodontics. This training allows him to provide his patients with more comprehensive treatment options in the comfort of their own dental office.
In his spare time, Dr. Rider is a volunteer dog walker at the Southern Arizona Humane Society, and he further serves the community by providing dental care at HopeFest. He also enjoys anything outdoors, including hiking, camping, swimming, and photography. Dr. Rider and his wife, Crystal, have a young son named Wyatt.
Heath Snell, DDS | Phoenix, AZ
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Heath Snell completed his undergraduate studies, graduating summa cum laude, from Arizona State University. He then went on to pursue his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Snell received several honors and awards and was nominated into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors society.
Following dental school, Dr. Snell completed a one-year course of study in Advanced Education in General Dentistry where he gained the needed training to perform such complex dental procedures as placement of dental implants and extraction of wisdom teeth. Because of this extra training, he is also certified to perform oral and IV sedation. Dr. Snell currently works with over 70 different dental offices in the East Valley and has performed close to 10,000 surgeries, removing about 35,000 wisdom teeth.
When he is not working, Dr. Snell enjoys spending time with his wife, Chelsea, and their five kids. He also enjoys athletics and photography and is very active in his church and community. .
TEXAS DOCTORS
Debora L. Ayres, DDS | New Braunfels, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Debora L. Ayres graduated from the University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry at the top of her class. While there, she received an award for consistent, superior performance and extraordinary dedication and was also nominated by the Dean to teach clinical skills to sophomore dental students. She completed two doctorate degrees, as well as a post-doctorate degree in advanced general dentistry from UTHSCSA.
During her residency, Dr. Ayres trained in advanced dental procedures, including wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, bone grafts, etc. She is also certified to provide IV sedation at a level that only a select few general dentists are trained to do, and she has accumulated over 350 hours of continuing education. She is a member of the: ADA, TDA, AGD, ADSA, Seattle Study Club, and Lone Star Sedation Study Club.
Dr. Ayres is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese. When not practicing dentistry, she enjoys practicing yoga and living a healthy lifestyle with her family.
David M. Burden, DDS | Round Rock, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. David Burden graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 2001, where he received a B.S. in genetics.
Additionally, Dr. Burden also completed a one-year advanced education in general dentistry residency at UTHSCSA, where he received training in intravenous conscious sedation, complicated oral surgery procedures, and implant dentistry procedures. He is a member of the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the local District Dental Society.
In his spare time, Dr. Burden enjoys playing with his two sons, Jack and Reid; spending time with friends on the lake; and, working on home improvement projects
Jake H. Duong, DMD | Austin, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Jake Duong earned both his bachelor’s degree (1996) and his dental degree (2000) from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. While there, he also completed a one-year residency, receiving training in soft tissue management and implant placement. Over time, Dr. Jake discovered his passion lies in wisdom teeth extraction, and he is happy providing Austin area in-house surgical services for his fellow colleagues and their patients.
Dr. Jake is committed to life-long learning and to ongoing professional development through continuing education. He has received his certification in oral and IV sedation and has also received implant certification from the University of Miami School of Medicine’s Implant Dentistry Continuum. He also maintains current memberships in many prestigious dental organizations.
In his spare time, Dr. Jake enjoys working out, running, playing tennis, and spending time with his family. He also enjoys listening and singing to music from the ‘80s.
Vijay Patel, DMD |Fort Worth, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Patel attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine as a Dean's Merit Scholar, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2010. While studying there, he was also honored to serve as the vice president of his graduating class.
Since 2010, Dr. Patel has been practicing dentistry in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He has received extensive training through continuing education courses, which has allowed him to stay at the forefront of the dental and oral surgical procedures and services he provides.
Additionally, Dr. Patel received his advanced certificate in IV conscious sedation and is passionate about providing his patients with the most convenient, comfortable, and quality care possible.
James R. Payne, DDS | El Paso, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Payne earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2012, after earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University in 2008.
Although Dr. Payne came to El Paso to practice general dentistry, he soon noticed that he had an interest and aptitude in extracting wisdom teeth. After pursuing additional training and coursework, as well as hands-on mentoring, he began providing wisdom tooth extraction and sedation services in 2013 for multiple practices in and around the El Paso area.
As a young man, Dr. Payne spent two and a half years in Latin America and prides himself on serving his patients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He loves the international spirit found in El Paso, and currently resides there with his lovely wife and their five children.
Nauman Quamar, BDS, MS | Dallas, TX
Board Certified Periodontist / Specialist in Periodontics & Implantology
After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in dental surgery from Hamdard University in 2005, Dr. Quamar moved to Dallas where he resided for many years before relocating to the East Coast. In 2009, he completed his advanced post-doctoral training in periodontology at New York University, after which he moved to Philadelphia, completing his Master’s Degree in oral biology, periodontology, and oral implantology at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2012.
Dr. Quamar is excited to be back in the Dallas area. He has a true passion for periodontics and believes in autographing all of his work with excellence. What he loves most about being a periodontist is the day-to-day patient interaction, allowing him to provide each patient with optimal oral care.
In his spare time, Dr. Quamar enjoys spending time with his toddler son, traveling, and playing pool.
David L. Roberts, DDS | Dallas, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Roberts received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois Dental School. He then spent two years in a dental residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. During this residency, he received training in dental and implant surgery, as well as sedation procedures.
Dr. Roberts has been practicing dentistry in Dallas since 1987. He was awarded the “Young Dentist of the Year” in 1990 for Dallas County. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentistry (F.A.A.H.D.). Dr. Roberts served on the Dallas County Dental Society Board of Directors from 1992-1996 and served as President of the NTDS in 2005-2006.
He is currently serving as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and lectures in the area of general dental surgery, as well as in the area of prevention of and preparation for medical emergencies in the dental office.
Jeromy Thornton, DDS | The Woodlands, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Dr. Jeromy Thornton was born in Beaumont, Texas and lived in the small town of Silsbee, Texas until his graduation from high school. He discovered his passion for dentistry at a very young age. After graduating from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, he then attended Baylor College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Throughout dental school, Dr. Thornton devoted the majority of his time to dental laboratory work, challenging himself to enhance his hand skills. He owned and practiced in multiple dental offices in the DFW area, focusing on dental surgery and on urgent care for those in need. He has also received his implant certification from the Zimmer Implant Institute.
Dr. Thornton is married and has two young boys. He enjoys spending his free time with family and keeping fit.
K. Scott Williams, DDS | Allen, TX
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
Originally from Commerce, Texas, Dr. Williams completed his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University before receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Dental Branch – Houston. Combining his extensive education with his many years of dental practice experience, Dr. Williams performs in-house oral surgery services for patients in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex areas. Through his conservative approach to treatment, Dr. Williams values the opportunity to provide patients with anxiety-free extractions in the gentle and caring atmosphere of their home dentist.
In addition to his many professional memberships, Dr. Williams is a past president of the 4th District Dental Society and a two-time recipient of the “Young Dentist of the Year” award from the North Texas Dental Society. Dr. Williams is actively involved in his Allen community. He is married to his high-school sweetheart, and they have four children.
WASHINGTON DOCTORS
Bryce C. Fortner, DDS | Spokane Valley, WA
General Dentist Providing Oral Surgery Services
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology in 2008 from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Dr. Fortner attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2012. He soon returned to Washington and began working for a community health clinic in the small town of Clarkston. In 2018, he transferred with the same company to the Spokane area, where he currently resides.
During Dr. Fortner’s time as a community health dentist, he gained experience in oral surgery and sedation procedures, performing over 12,000 extractions, as well as hundreds of wisdom tooth extractions. He also completed the prestigious IV sedation course taught by Drs. Ken Reed and Stanley Malamed.
Dr. Fortner and his wife, Jenalee, have been married since 2006 and have four children. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities with the family, such as camping, biking, swimming, and skiing. He has also recently been learning to play the guitar and likes to put his new golf clubs to use whenever time allows.