Dental Staff

Dr. Rima Peters received her dental training from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, graduated in 2004 with honors, she excelled in the classroom, but enjoyed the time she spent with her patients most. With so many continuous improvement's in diagnosis and treatment options, Dr. Peters keeps her self updated through continuing education and maintaining an active role in her local study club, she is also a certified provider for Invisalign. 

Dr. Peters is a member of the American Academy of Facial esthetics and Spear Educational Institute.

Dr. Peters is truly passionate about Cosmetic Dentistry working with Invisalign, porcelain veneers, esthetic crowns and bridges and restoring implants, she loves to see her patients' smiles transformed and their self-esteem rise. Our office is confident you will find Dr. Peters to be professional and friendly. Many patients have admired her ability to put them at ease as well as her enthusiastic desire to provide beautiful, long lasting dentistry, she will deliver quality dentistry to you and your family.

Dr. Mikszta completed his dental school training at the University of Illinois - Chicago in 1991. He went on to complete his endodontic training at the VA medical center, Long Beach CA in 1997and specializes in root canal therapy. Dr. Mikszta enjoy hiking and biking.

Dr. John A. Cianciola grew up in Rochester, NY, the third snowiest city in America. He went to dental school at the University of Buffalo (DDS 1997), and went on to Case Western Reserve University for his Masters of Science in Dentistry and his Periodontal training (MSD and Certificate in Periodontics 2000). After completing his training, he joined his father and sister in private practice in Rochester, NY. Dr. Cianciola was President of his local Dental Society and helped lead several large Study Clubs. He is a faculty member for The Misch Implant Institute, and enjoys teaching Implant Dentistry to Doctors from all over America.      Dr. Cianciola is married to Lesley, and they have a son, Luca. The beautiful weather and friendly people attracted them to Arizona. Dr. Cianciola enjoys spending time with his family, golf, skiing, and cooking.

With his many years of business experience, Larry helps minimize the everyday stress in the office so Dr. Peters can focus on what’s most important, her patients! Larry and Dr. Peters have been married since 2000 and during their time away from the office they enjoy spending time with their twin boys Joseph and Thomas.

Irum Shah has been in the dental field since 2014. She moved to Arizona from California in February 2015. She is originally from Pakistan, and can speak, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. She will be able to answer all your questions regarding your insurance, and benefits and make sure all the patient/insurance information is up to date. Irum loves spending time with her two kids. In her free time she likes to read or watch travel shows.

Hi my name is Sally Avery. I'm a Dental Hygienist and a Mother of 4 boys Kyle 33, Chris 31, Coda 23 and Colton 21.  I graduated from Temple University in 1984 and have worked in Hygiene ever since.  I grew up as a Navy brat and moved all over the East coast and spent 3.5 years in Italy. I volunteered some of my time during my studies at Temple in assisting Resident Dental students in Oral Surgery, Oral maxillofacial and Physical therapy Departments honing my skills and chairside manner. After graduation I moved with my family to Charleston S.C. where I worked in a Periodontist/Endodontist office until I moved on to working at the Charleston Naval Dental Clinic. While working with the Navy I took many courses in many aspects of Dentistry and helped in Desert Shield and Desert Storm getting Military Personal ready for deployment to Iraq by updating their Dental status. I moved to Arizona in 1992 and have raised my boys here ever since. I love the outdoors hiking, camping, fishing and hope to one day go White water rafting and continue exploring this great State. 

My name is Paije Cariens

I’m 25 years old, I am an avid painter and artist when I am not in the dental office, and I'm a college student aiming to be a Clinical Psychologist. I love working here at Dr. Peter’s dental office, it has a family feel and we all work so well together. We provide an easy-going environment and I value the diversity of work that we do here.

Bri is a registered dental hygienist originally from Bozeman, Montana. She moved to Arizona 3 years ago to be near family and enjoy the sunshine. One of her favorite parts about being a hygienist is building relationships with her patients and help educate them on good oral hygiene habits.In her free time she enjoys serving at her church, hiking with friends, traveling, and curling up to a good book or movie. During the winter you can usually find her doing some sort of activity outside and soaking up the sunshine.