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Our Dentists and Staff

Dr. Girija Nadarajan

Dr. Nadarajan, founder and president of Puja Dental Group, has over 25 years experience in the dental field. She graduated from Kastubai Medical College, Manipal, India with BDS in 1986. Later moved to the United States to further her Dental Education at Case Western Reserve University and Graduated with Doctor of Dental Surgery ( DDS) in 1994.

In 2004, together with her husband, founded Puja Dental Group with a unique value proposition to service the Dental Needs in the valley. The group has grown from two practices to a total of three today and is still growing. The group and its value proposition was featured in the Doctor of Dentistry magazine in December 2009 Edition. Puja Dental offices were also featured as the Best Dentist of Arizona 2011.

Dr Nadarajan loves to keep abreast of the latest in the Dental Field as such is an active member of several Dental association, both in the United States and Asia. She is a member of:
American Dental Association
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
Malaysian Dental Association and
Singapore Dental Association

Dr Nadarajan is happily married to Chandra, Vice President at Medtronic, and they have a daughter Puja who is a sophomore at Chandler High School. She enjoys traveling and visiting historical sites around the world.

Dr. Anthony Oliveri

Dr. Oliveri has over 35 Years of experience in the Dental Field, and has now brought his accomplished portfolio to the Valley, joining Pinnacle Peak dentistry starting in May 2008.

Dr. Oliveri graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City, New York with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.

Since originally starting a private dental practice out of his home, Dr. Oliveri has been a general dentist in solo practice for over 30 years. Dr. Oliveri is accomplished in all phases of general dentistry, including endo, oral surgery, veneers, crown and bridge dentistry and removable prosthetics.

Dr. Oliveri is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners to practice Dentistry in the State of Arizona, as well as New York State.

Dr. Prashanti Baddam, DMD

Dr. Baddam is the new sleep dentist at Puja Dental Group! Dr. Baddam is the new sleep dentist at Cholla Hills Family Dentistry! Dr. Prashanthi Baddam graduated with D.M.D from Boston university and completed Oral and Maxillofacial training from Montefiore Medical Center in New York in 2001.

Dr. Baddam manages a wide variety of problems relating to mouth, teeth,and face including Implants. She is a member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Arizona Dental Association, American Dental Association and the Arizona Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Baddam is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners to practice Dentistry in the State of Arizona. Make your appointment to see Dr. Baddam at any of Puja's offices today!

Dr. Jothi Nadarajah, DDS

Dr. Nadarajah, DDS, is one of the dentists working at Cholla Hills Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Nadarajah received her DDS from Loma Linda University in California, along with a MS from Uiversity of Minnesota. She moved to the Phoenix area in 2007, after spending the past 16 years owning her own successful dental practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is very grateful not to have to shovel the snow out of her driveway this winter!

When Dr. Nadarajah is not in the office, she is an avid gardener, outdoorswoman, and loves to cook for her husband and two children. Dr. Nadarajah is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners to practice Dentistry in the State of Arizona, as well as California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Make your appointment to see Dr. Nadarajah at Cholla Hills Family Dentistry in Peoria today!

Dr. Joseph Santoro, DDS

Upon graduation from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Dr. Santoro returned home to Phoenix, AZ to provide his patients with quality care in all facets of general dentistry. By his fourth year in his practice, he developed a love for oral surgery which led him down a 2 year path of internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and fellowship in oral implantology – both at the University of Miami, FL. As one of just a handful of fellowship trained implantologists in the country, Dr. Santoro has now dedicated his career to the pursuit of excellence in implant surgery and bone regeneration. His greatest delight is seeing the positive impact that his care has on the lives of his patients.

Dr. Santoro is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Dental examiners to practice Dentistry in the State of Arizona.

Dr. Vasudha Narra, DDS

Dr. Vasudha Narra, DDS, is one of the dentists working at Pinnacle Peak Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Narra received her DDS from New York University College of Dentistry in New York, where she graduated with honors. She moved to the Phoenix area in 2007 in an attempt to get away from the cold of New York State. When she is not improving her patient’s smiles, Dr. Narra likes to watch the sunset over the mountains with her Husband.

Dr. Narra is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners to practice Dentistry in the State of Arizona. Make your appointment to see Dr. Narra at Pinnacle Peak Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale today!

Nikolina Gnjatovic, RDH, Dental Hygenist

Nikolina "Nikki" was born and raised in Croatia, but moved to the USA in 1998 prior to attending dental hygiene school in Cleveland, OH. Nikki is very passionate about working as a dental hygienist and educating patients of the important link between their oral health and overall systemic health.

Nikki moved to Phoenix in September of this year and got married. She loves Phoenix because of the nice warm weather and has no regrets about leaving Cleveland! When not working, Nikki enjoys spending time with family and close friends, being outdoors, running and playing tennis, and spending time with her shih-tzu dog, Louie.

Natisha Sands, RDH

Natisha was born and raised in New York. She graduated in 1998 with her dental hygiene degree. Natisha then received her BS in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. Natisha has over 17 years experience in the dental field. Natisha started out as a dental assistant. Her passion for dental hygiene led to her career. Natisha enjoys making patients smile.

Natisha moved to Arizona August 2010. Natisha is enjoying the warm climate in Arizona, and has no desire to return to the cold in New York. Natisha has three teenage children. Besides spending time with her children, Natisha enjoys cooking, gardening, and outdoor activities.