Meet Us - Daniel Przygocki, D.D.S.

Dr. Daniel Przygocki was born and raised near Lansing, Michigan. He spent eight years attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. During the first four years he studied at the engineering college and received a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Dr. Przygocki actively pursued his dental school education. He was appointed representative to the student council in his freshman year and joined the oldest dental fraternal organization, Delta Sigma Delta. In his sophomore year he researched alternative luting agents for crowns and presented a table clinic at the annual meeting for the National Institute for Dental Research. 

Also during his second year, the Army awarded him a Health Professional Scholarship, and he started working in the school's dental laboratory. During his final years he also became a house manager for Delta Sigma Delta. He graduated with the highest GPA among Delta Sigma Delta members and finished in the top 20% of his class. Immediately upon completion of dental school, Dr. Przygocki entered active duty in the Army Dental Corps. During his first year he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, won 3rd prize for a table clinic on Captek crowns at the annual tri-service dental symposium held at the Northwest Naval Dental Center, ran a marathon for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and was rated highest among his peers by the Commander of the Western Regional Army Dental Command. During the next two years Dr. Przygocki volunteered for the Army Special Forces--1st Group at Fort Lewis, Washington, completed airborne training and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. He was deployed to a combat zone in the Philippines, where he participated in medical/dental missions to help the local population and was pictured on the cover of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

He completed a two year post graduate residency in the specialty of Endodontics at Columbia University in New York. While at the university he researched alternative root canal irrigants, instructed dental students in the art and science of Endodontics and worked part-time as a dentist. After completion of his residency he worked in New York City until 2006 before moving to Arizona.

Beyond dentistry Dr. Przygocki enjoys many outdoor activities including: scuba diving, skydiving, running, mountain biking, rock climbing and lots of traveling.

Daniel Przygocki, D.D.S.

Canyon Ridge Endodontics
20950 N. Tatum Blvd.,
Ste. 210
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(P) 480.538.8100
(F) 480.538.8101
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North Canyon Ridge Endodontics
2525 W. Carefree Hwy Bldg #9
Unit 164
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(P) 623-580-8822
(F) 623-580-9944
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Meet Us - Thomas Lammot, D.D.S.

Dr. Thomas Lammot spent the formative years of his life in Southern California enjoying the beach, sun and surf. Education was foremost important and when the time came he attended the University of San Diego for his undergraduate Bachelors degree. While at the University he majored in English and minored in Chemistry and Biology to fill his prerequisites for applying to Dental School. Also while at the University of San Diego, Dr. Lammot met his wife Stacey Dobbins. They have been together since and have lived in Los Angeles and New York City along the way. Phoenix is where Stacey was raised and the Lammot family chose to settle here to enjoy family and friends.

Following college, Dr. Lammot attended the University of Southern California School of Dentisry in Los Angeles. Extracurricular activities filled his free time and leadership was always particularly important to him. While at USC he became a student leader and was the Associated Student Body President, The California Dental Association class representative, the Ethics Committee Chair, and a member of the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity. Several of the significant awards that Dr. Lammot achieved were the Lewis E. Ford Scholarship, Induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society, and the Dental Foundation of California award for student leadership. Dr. Lammot graduated in the top ten percent of his class allowing him to further his training in the competitive specialty fields.

Following dental school a one year General Practice Residency at Martin Luther King/ Drew Hospital in Watts, California was completed. While at Martin Luther King, trauma, Oral Surgery and General Medicine were the focus. Dr. Lammot received the "Resident of the Year" award from the faculty, highlighting his year at the hospital.

Dr. Lammot thereafter was accepted into the post graduate training at New York University College of Dentistry for specialty training in Endodontics. This two year program focused exclusively on "Root Canals" and surgical procedures in Endodontics. During this time he met his business partner Dr. Gus Khalifa and the decision was made to practice together in Phoenix. Canyon Ridge Endodontics was founded by both Dr. Lammot and Dr. Khalifa and they take incredible pride in the office and the manner in which they treat their patients. The office began seeing patients in April of 2005 and will continue to treat patients for years to come.

On weekends you will find Dr. Lammot enjoying the outdoors here in Phoenix and spending time with his wife, daughter and son. Occasionally, he sneaks a trip to California to enjoy the surf and beach where he grew up.

Thomas Lammot, D.D.S.

Canyon Ridge Endodontics
20950 N. Tatum Blvd.,
Ste. 210
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(P) 480.538.8100
(F) 480.538.8101
Get Map

North Canyon Ridge Endodontics
2525 W. Carefree Hwy Bldg #9 
Unit 164
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(P) 623-580-8822
(F) 623-580-9944
Get Map

cre-office@canyonridgeendo.com

Meet Us - Gus Khalifa, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Gus Khalifa grew up in New Jersey, thirty minutes from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelors degree in Biology with a minor in History while attending LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Thereafter, he received his Masters of Science in Immunology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. During that time he focused on discovering viral causes for the onset of multiple sclerosis.

After completion of his Masters of Science, Dr. Khalifa attended Columbia University School of Dentistry in New York city. While attending dental school, he became involved in student leadership roles. During his second year at Columbia University he began his leadership as the class government representative. His third year, he acted as Vice President of the student body for the dental school. His fourth year, Dr. Khalifa became the student body president were he received a leadership award recognizing his service to his peers.

Following dental school, a one year hospital general practice residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia was completed. While attending his residency, Dr. Khalifa successfully completed training in Emergency Medicine, Oral Surgery, Plastic surgery and Internal Medicine as well as General Hospital Based Dentistry.

Dr. Khalifa thereafter completed a two year post-graduate program in the specialty field of Endodontics at New York University. This two year program focused exclusively on "Root Canals" and surgical procedures in Endodontics. During this time, he met Dr. Tom Lammot, who would become his partner in Canyon Ridge Endodontics.

After graduating from NYU School of Dentistry with post-graduate training in Endodontics, Dr. Khalifa moved to Chicago where he practiced Endodontics with a multi-specialty dental practice for two years. In 2005, he relocated to Phoenix to open Canyon Ridge Endodontics with his partner Dr. Lammot and the practice began treating patients from all over the valley and will continue to do so for years to come. In 2008 and 2009, Dr. Khalifa was recognized by Phoenix magazine as one of the valley's top endodontists.  He was also recognized by the consumer research council of America in 2009 and 2010 as one of the country"s top endodontists.

Outside of his professional career, Dr. Khalifa enjoys the outdoor life here in Phoenix as well as traveling outside the valley. His other hobbies include motorcycles, movies and football.

Gus Khalifa, D.D.S., M.S.

Canyon Ridge Endodontics
20950 N. Tatum Blvd.,
Ste. 210
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(P) 480.538.8100
(F) 480.538.8101
Get Map

North Canyon Ridge Endodontics
2525 W. Carefree Hwy Bldg #9 
Unit 164
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(P) 623-580-8822
(F) 623-580-9944
Get Map

cre-office@canyonridgeendo.com

About Canyon Ridge Endodontics

We are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists, as well as members of the Arizona Endodontic Association, American Dental Association, Arizona State Dental Association, and American
Dental Society of Anesthesiology. We look forward to being of service to you. 

We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day.


Canyon Ridge Endodontics offers quality endodontic services at www.canyonridgeendo.com

Canyon Ridge Endodontics
20950 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(P) 480-538-8100
(F) 480-538-8101

Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 8:00-5:00
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-6:00
Friday 7:00-1:00m

North Canyon Ridge Endodontics
2525 W. Carefree Hwy., Bldg #9, Unit 164
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(P) 623-580-8822
(F) 623-580-9944
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-5:00