Meet The Team
OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Trent Adams
Dr. Adams received his formal dental education at Emory University in Atlanta and has since enjoyed being in private practice since 1983. In his General Dental practice he has had the opportunity to work in most phases of the dental profession. He has three specialties that he works closely with at his office, Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Orthodontics. Dr. Adams is well known for his caring attitude, his work with kids, his knowledge of the dental field and his compassion.
At the present time he works 4 days a week and stays on the cutting edge of dental technology by participating in continuing education classes and workshops with the White Mountain Study Club and the Arizona Dental Association as well as the American Dental Association.Dr. Adams' hobbies include fishing, hiking, biking and gold panning. He is very active in Scouts and with the Show Low Irrigation Board. Dr. Adams and his wife Caroline have seven children and a growing multitude of awesome grandchildren.
Dr. Chet Adams
Dr. Chet Adams joined our office in 2016 and has been a great addition to our ongoing tradition of excellent patient care. Dr. Chet completed his undergraduate work at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff , and spent three years working as an educator for those with diabetes. Dr. Chet attended the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and graduated in June 2016. He received the Student Award of Merit for his work in esthetics from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Chet is a member of the Arizona Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Chet is fluent in Spanish and enjoys providing treatment in areas where language has previously been a barrier to essential care. Dr. Chet loves dentistry and is passionate about providing every patient with the best possible experience.Dr. Chet is originally from Show Low, Arizona and the son of Dr. Trent Adams. Dr. Chet now makes his home in Show Low with his wife Shelly and four children: Laney, Brylee, Kimber and Trent. Dr. Chet enjoys mountain biking, skiing, fishing and spending time with his family.
FRONT DESK
Tracey
Tracey is our Office Manager and has worked for Dr. Adams since 1996. Her favorite things about working for Dr. Adams are the wonderful patients and the office setting that fosters friendships and family. Along with completing x-ray Certification in 1994, Tracey completed her Associates degree locally at NPC and went on to attain her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management through Colorado Technical University . Tracey is married and is on the road now more often as she and her husband enjoy traveling in their new travel trailer. Tracey's hobbies, along with travel, include being with her family, gardening, hiking, fishing, swimming and crafting
HYGENIST
Missy
Missy is married with two grown children, 1 boy and 1 girl. Her family enjoys numerous outdoor activities including hunting, camping and generally anything outside! Missy has enjoyed a long career in dentistry having started as a dental assistant in the 1980's. Missy went on to get her Dental Hygiene degree from Phoenix College and has enjoyed helping many people since then. She regularly attends continuing education classes in an attempt to offer up-to-date care for all of her patients. Missy absolutely loves dentistry and cannot imagine doing anything else for a living!
Julia
Julia is a native to Arizona , born and raised in Tucson . Julia moved to Show Low in 2004 to call it home. Her fear of the dentist as a child was her determination to change that for others. To bring a smile to a patient or to see a child jump in the dental chair because they are excited to be there makes her career that started back in 1984 very enjoyable from year to year.
Her passion for Dental Hygiene had her involved with the American Dental Hygienist Association. She held positions as President of her Dental Hygiene class in college and was President-elect for the Southern Arizona Dental Hygiene Society.
Rikki
Rikki has been with Dr Adams since 1993, having graduated from NAU with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. Her first job as a Hygienist was with Dr. Adams! Rikki works here on Wednesdays and helps to make this one of the liveliest days here. Her dedication to good health, dental care and all around knowledge and team-work helps keep our office on the cutting-edge and joyful. Rikki has three children, two girls and a boy, who are the love of her life. Along with her kids, her hobbies include kayaking, sewing and helping others. Her goal is to help people feel better about themselves when they leave the office than when they came in!
Judy
Judy started dental assisting 33 years ago and has been working for Dr. Adams for since 2006. Judy is x-ray certified. She enjoys helping to restore health and confidence in our patient’s smiles.
Carol
Carol has been assisting since 1983 and considers herself very fortunate to be working with Dr. Adams in this office! She received her Certification from Phoenix College in 1985 and continues to attend Continuing Education every year to keep learning the latest and greatest. Carol loves assisting Dr. Adams and loves to see the change for good that comes with helping make beautiful smiles. Carol as 2 children and 3 beautiful grand daughters and 1 adorable grandson, is married and loves to be outdoors doing just about everything!
Chancea
Dr. Adams was compassionate, kind, and efficient. He was an advocate for me and helped me with a dental emergency. I really appreciate you and the entire office for the help and care. Thank you so much!
Brittnie K.
Dr. Adams is a fantastic dentist and a wonderfully kindhearted person. I always feel like he takes time to truly get to know his patients. He has always made time to chat with me about my family, life events, and other things that are important to me. For Dr. Adam’s, oral health is just one of the many focuses. Each time I come in for a visit, I am greeted by an amazing staff. Everyone there seems to enjoy what they do and especially where they do it. It is obviously a wonderful environment for both patients and staff. It feels more like they are a family than colleagues. I have been seeing Dr. Adam’s and his staff now for the past two decades and I highly recommend his office to anyone who is looking for a fantastic dentist.
Aaron K.
Adams family dentistry is the BEST there is. They make you feel comfortable and always have a smile on their face. My children love going there and ask when their next appointment is. They can’t wait to go again. You will not be disappointed with the service here.
Lyndee T.
The Adams dental practice is always great! Dr. Chet did wonderful filling my tooth and as always Tracy is amazing! They are so lucky to have her!
S.D.
This office is terrific. Both of the Dr. Adams, father and son, are very knowledgeable and professional, and just plain nice. They always take great care of us.
Douglas R.
Looking back at the last 60 years that I can remember of going to a dentist, I have never had such a through dental examination! I get X-rays every year but have never had as many X-rays taken. Dr Chet Adams spent time discussing my teeth with me, hygienist that cleaned my teeth was wonderful. I will be very happy to return to Adams Family Dentistry.
Phil M.