Meet Your Dental Team

Jeremy Skinner, DDS

Dr. Jeremy Skinner was born and raised in Tempe, AZ. Before dental school he graduated from Marcos de Niza High School. He then went on to earned a bachelor degree from Brigham Young University, where he met and married his lovely wife Hannah. Dr. Skinner studied dentistry at the University Of Maryland Baltimore College Of Dental Surgery.

As a member of the Academy of General Dentists and the Arizona Dental Association, Dr. Skinner strives to stay current with the latest developments in the field of dentistry through continuing education. He loves all aspects of dentistry and enjoys working with both adults and children. Dr. Skinner’s goal is to make his patient’s dental experience a pleasant one by discussing treatment options, answering questions, and providing a comfortable environment.

Dr. Skinner and his wife have 4 beautiful daughters, Madelyn, Molly, Halle, and Hazel. Away from the practice, Dr. Skinner loves spending time with his family and playing sports of all kind, including wakeboarding, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors.

Elliot Martich DMD

Dr. Martich was born in Indiana in a small town on Lake Michigan, but quickly became an Arizona transplant. From the age of two, Dr. Martich was able to establish roots in a rapidly growing Valley, eventually attending high school at Brophy College Prep. Dr. Martich completed his undergraduate education at the University of Arizona, majoring in Physiology through the College of Medicine. Following undergrad, Dr. Martich was presented with the opportunity to return to the Valley and become a member of the inaugural class of Midwestern's College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Martich enjoys employing modern dental technologies and materials in the practice of dentistry, while also staying focused on the fundamentals. Being a member of the My Family Dental Centers group has enabled Dr. Martich to expand his clinical abilities through mentorship with his experienced colleagues. Dr. Martich's goal is to work with patients as a team and help them achieve a healthy mouth and a smile they will be proud to display. Dr. Martich is a member of the Arizona Dental Association.

Dr. Martich has an intense passion for mountain biking, which has taken him from Sedona to New Mexico. Ranking far behind bikes, he also enjoys home improvement, computers and cooking.

Eric L. Kerbs, DDS

Dr. Eric L. Kerbs grew up in Draper, Utah. After completing a service mission in Osaka, Japan, he attended and graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Medical Biology and minor in Chemistry. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. While completing his dental degree, Dr. Kerbs received multiple scholarships, including one from the National Institutes of Health for his research and publication on gene mapping and the discovery of antibiotic resilient genes.

Upon graduation, Dr. Kerbs went on to complete a one year fellowship, expanding his education to include full mouth dental reconstruction, placement and restoration of dental implants as well as molar endodontics, orthodontics and complex oral surgery.

Having practiced dentistry in Arizona since 2005, Dr. Kerbs' desire to provide affordable, comprehensive dental care, and his "put the patient care first" philosophy, has helped him expand to ten offices in the Valley. Patients and staff alike enjoy his professional but friendly demeanor as well as his dental craftsmanship.

Dr. Kerbs and his wife have two small children, and he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also oil paints, and has donated several of his paintings to local charities for fundraising campaigns.

"I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options, and patient comfort. It is my pleasure to address all your questions and concerns." – Dr. Eric L. Kerbs

Timothy Yu, DMD - Orthodontist

Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Timothy Yu was born and raised in Michigan and went to Oberlin College in Ohio where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in biology. He continued his love of science by attending Temple University School of Dentistry in Pennsylvania where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree graduating near the top of his class.

During dental school he found his life’s calling—orthodontics, and continued his pursuit by remaining at Temple University to complete his orthodontic residency earning a Master’s of Science Degree and Orthodontic Specialty Certificate. During residency he was able to explore many cutting-edge areas of orthodontics culminating in his master’s thesis studying the effectiveness of Invisalign compared to conventional braces. As a resident he also enjoyed introducing dental students in the intricacies of orthodontics as a preclinical lab instructor. In 2008 he moved to Phoenix with his wife Lucia and began to set roots welcoming their first child Noah in 2010.

Dr. Yu is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and American Board of Orthodontics. In his spare time he loves golfing and spending time with his wife and family

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