Dr. Terry Peterson
Dr. Terry Peterson grew up in Utah. After serving a 2 year mission for the LDS faith in Paris, France he attended Brigham Young University. While attending BYU, Dr. Peterson married his high school sweetheart, Aubrey. Dr. Peterson graduated from BYU with a Bachelors degree in Business Management just before going to dental school. Dr. Peterson then received his dental education at the prestigious Creighton University School of Dentistry where he was trained in all the latest techniques of modern dentistry.
Dr. Peterson and his wife now have 3 beautiful daughters and have been living and practicing in the Phoenix area since 2011. Dr. Peterson is very outgoing and loves to get to know his patients. He does all he can to treat every patient as if they are family. In his spare time he loves to work on computers and spend time with his girls.
Dr. Stephanie Troglin
Dr. Stephanie Troglin enjoys making a difference in people’s lives, whether it is easing a patient’s anxiety, increasing their confidence in their smile, or improving their overall oral health. Her goal is to provide her patients with gentle, comfortable, and compassionate dentistry with the highest level of quality care.
Dr. Troglin received her dental degree from the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry. She is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor that only about six percent of general dentists obtain. She likes to keep up with evolving dental technology and is Invisalign® and Botox® certified. She has also served in leadership positions for the Arizona Academy of General Dentistry and the Arizona Dental Association.
In her spare time, Dr. Troglin enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She loves hiking, crafting, and traveling. Dr. Troglin has volunteered with the Global Dental Brigades in Honduras, Mission of Mercy and Give Kids A Smile.
Marissa
Marissa joined Brilliant Smiles Dentistry as a registered dental hygienist in 2018. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Phoenix College in 2012 and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene at NAU. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. Marissa lives an active lifestyle and enjoys the outdoors. She enjoys getting to know her patients while helping them improve their oral health. She always does her best to ensure patients feel comfortable while providing the highest level of care. She looks forward to meeting you!
Benjamin
Benjamin joined Brilliant Smiles Dentistry as a registered dental hygienist in 2022. He is a graduate of the esteemed Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Program here in the valley. His greatest source of professional pride is leaving his patients smiling, happy, and healthy. Outside the office he enjoys lifting weights, hiking, and building scale models.
