Meet the Team

We are happy to introduce you to our team here at Rockside Dental.  Our goal has always been to assemble a team that is not just clinically incredible, but that is also composed of great people with great attitudes and priorities.  As a team we spend considerable time developing and discussing our Core Values. 

           Core Values

  • Positive/Happy 
  • Ultimate Patient Experience
  • Unity/Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail Hard
  • Working/Proactive 

With everything from the clinic, to the front desk, to the breakroom – our Core Values set the bar for our expectations. We take pride in the fact that most of our patients come to our office as referrals from friends who are currently patients. We are humbly grateful for your confidence and trust. If a friend referred you because of a great experience with one of our incredible hygienists or doctors, please feel free to use the scheduling links to choose your own appointment. We have confidence in all of our team members—please take a couple minutes to learn about our team and what they love about the culture we have designed at Rockside Dental. 



Dr. Matt Slivka

Doctor

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Dr. Stephen Jackson

Doctor

As a team we developed a list of our core values. I love that at the top of the list is our commitment to provide the ultimate patient experience from the moment our patients walk in to the moment they leave.  We understand patients  have many options to choose from when it comes to finding their dental home.  I hope they see that we are striving to be different from all the other dental offices out there.

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Dr. Bryce White

Doctor

At Rockside Dental one of our primary areas of focus is creating a positive and happy work atmosphere.  We intentionally strive for this each day.  As we work to build up each other, I feel like it makes us a better team and it shows! We want you to feel the positivity and friendship we have for each other.  I’m confident that as we do this you will feel the difference here and it will help make your time with us a much better experience.

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Crystal

Office Manager

Hi! I'm Crystal and I am a Tucson native and graduated from Mountain View High School! I have a wonderful husband and 4 kiddos who keep me super busy with football all the time. If you are ever at a park I’m sure you will see me there!

After I had my youngest son in 2016 I decided to enter the dental world by going to dental assisting school.   When I finished, Dr. Slivka hired me right out of school with no experience and, in reality, very little knowledge.  After he decided I was a keeper he told me the only reason he originally hired me was because he was out of options and needed someone–anybody!  Lucky for me–and for him–it has worked out great.  I assisted Dr Slivka chairside for 3 years before he asked me to transition into the role of Office Manager. I love what I do as my primary role is to make sure things run smoothly for our team and our patients. 

My favorite core value of our office is unity and teamwork. It is so nice working at an office where everyone is willing to help each other out at any time.   It makes coming to work every day fun for us and a great experience for our patients!




Denisse

Insurance Manager

I am originally from Nogales Sonora. I have been living in Tucson Arizona for a number of years and was so excited to get my citizenship in 2021! . My husband and I have two beautiful kids, Jose and Penelope. In my free time I love trying out new restaurants, watching movies, and just spending time with my kids . 

I have been in the dental field for over 10 years and focus primarily on working with insurances,  helping our patients understand their plans, and making sure the financial side of it is smoothly. I have been at Rockside Dental since 2018 and absolutely love it!

I love our doctors, my co- workers, and of course our patients. We work very hard as a team to give the ultimate patient experience. I love how, as a team, we focus on connecting with our patients on a personal level. We make sure all of our patients go home with the absolute best care.




Adelina

Hygiene Coordinator

I’ve been in Tucson for about 23 years now. I’m from Michigan originally. I have two wonderful daughters whom I love spending time with. We do fun things like hiking, fishing, camping, movie nights. We just like spending time together – even if it’s just sitting around watching our favorite shows together. 

I started off in dentistry as a dental assistant. I did that for about 2 years before I tried my hand at the administrative side of the dental field. Since then, I’ve been doing dental front office work for over 10 years. Here at Rockside Dental I am a Hygiene Coordinator so my primary focus is to make sure your cleaning appointments schedules are accurate and run smoothly.

One of our Core Values that I appreciate the most is our dedication to teamwork.  I love working as a team with my colleagues as we try to provide the best customer service experience for our patients.  When we get busy it can be difficult to juggle our patients’ needs.  We often find ourselves stepping in for each other to help resolve concerns, answer questions, and find solutions in order to make sure you to have a smooth visit from start to finish in our office.




Sonia

Insurance Coordinator

I have lived in our beautiful city of Tucson most of my life.  I am happily married and we have 4 kids and 2 beautiful grandkids.   On my days off I enjoy cooking and having family gatherings.  

I’ve spent my career working in the dental field and have experience in just about every aspect of the dental office. I started as a dental assistant and worked my way to billing and insurance.  Here at Rockside Dental I primarily work with insurance eligibility.  I strive to make sure your insurance benefits are entered as accurately as possible to ensure you are getting the best coverage from your insurance.

I love working for Rockside Dental where we are all committed to providing “5 Star Review” quality dentistry. We understand that sometimes emergencies arise, and I appreciate that I work with a team who works hard to take care of our patients. We are always here to help! The best part of working here is sharing my days with such a great team. We are such a close unit and I can’t imaging working at anywhere else. 



Holly

Dental Hygienist

I grew up in Pinetop, AZ and moved to Tucson in 2003 to go to school. My husband and I made Tucson our home, but we enjoy getting up to the mountains as often as we can. I love fishing and snowboarding!  My husband and I have three beautiful children. My two girls and  little boy keep us busy with all of the sports they are involved in.

I’ve been a dental hygienist since 2009 and have been at Rockside since 2016. I truly enjoy working alongside this great group of people who have become some of my best friends. In addition to the friends I work with, I also enjoy all the relationships and friendships I’ve been able to build with my patients. 

Although we are a dental office, I love that our vision extends beyond dental care. I love our involvement in volunteering with various community events and organizations. 

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Jen

Dental Hygienist

 Hey! I’m Jen, one of the amazing dental hygienists here at Rockside.  I have been a hygienist for over 10 years and continue to love it more every day. I grew up in this northwest area of Tucson and live not too far from our office. 

I really love a good bike ride, spending lots of time at the lake, and reading a good, sappy love story. If you don’t see me in the office, you can be sure I’m on vacation with my wonderful husband and 3 wild boys! 

What I love most about our office is the unity and teamwork we have. We try to help each other out in any situation possible. It’s so much fun getting to work with your besties and just laugh throughout the day! 



Elsa

Dental Hygienist

I was born in Nogales, Mexico but I consider myself a Tucson native as I’ve lived in Tucson my entire life.  I have 4 grown children, 3 sons and a daughter. In the summer of 2022 I welcomed my first granddaughter into our family. I can’t wait for all the fun adventures she will take us on! 

After graduating high school, I got my Dental Assisting certificate and worked as a Dental Assistant for 4 years before returning back to Pima Community College to get my Dental Hygiene degree. I worked at several practices in town before settling into working here at Rockside Dental. I am lucky and blessed that I get to work with such an amazing team. 

I love that as a team we work hard to give back to the wonderful community we all live in. Several times throughout the year we take time off work to do community outreach related volunteer work. It is important to each and everyone of us to give back to our community and help those who need it most. Whether it’s packing food with the Feed My Starving Children organization, helping to build houses with Habitat for Humanity, or adopting several families/children during the holidays– we love giving back to our community is second to none. I love that one of our core values is to spread a positive influence in ways that aren’t related to teeth!

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Tamra

Dental Hygienist

Hello! I’m Tamra and one of the hygienists here at Rockside Dental.  I left wet and rainy Washington at the end of 2020 to move to the desert.  I love soaking up the sunshine! My greatest joy is being a Grandma to my little 2 year old "Love Bug". 

I have been a hygienist since 2009 and have been at Rockside Dental since January of 2021.  My favorite part of being a hygienist is the chance I have to build trusting relationship with patients.  I genuinely enjoy getting to know each patient and strive to be positive and encouraging at each appointment.

One of our team core values I enjoy the most is our dedication to being positive and working together as a team.  It is such a great pleasure to come to work and spend time with delightful people who help each other. 




Cindy

Dental Hygienist

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Faith

Dental Assistant

Hello everyone, I am one of the dental assistants here at rockside dental. I was born and raised here in Tucson, Arizona. Some of my favorite things to do outside of work are going on hikes, spending time with family, and of course going shopping! 

I’ve been on the team here at Rockside Dental since the summer of 2020.  I started with zero experience as a 17 year old high schooler working the sterilization area.  Since then, I have learned so much, passed my x-ray certification exam, and now work as one of the main chairside dental assistants. I have been able to learn and grow so much as a person because of this family at Rockside Dental! 

Rockside Dental has not only shown me the true happiness of helping others, but also the importance of how I treat people on a day to day basis. I have become a better person and have grown with the leadership of Dr. Slivka. Our team is passionate about helping and we love the opportunity we have to our community multiple times a year through.



Gemeni

Dental Assistant

 Hi! My name is  Gemeni and I am a dental assistant here at Rockside dental.. No i am not a Gemini, I’m actually a Leo! I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but was raised here in Arizona and I have loved every minute of it! I was on my high school dance team at Ironwood Ridge so don’t be surprised if you see me bust a move here or there!

I’ve been in the dental field ever since graduating high school. I love what I do and I strive to make patient appointments fun, and comfortable so they can walk out our doors with a confident smile. 

I am blessed to work in an office that puts such much focus on unity, integrity, positivity.  and love for each other, our patients, and our community! Our team works exceptionally well together and separately, everyday we strive to be better as a team and as people. In the unforgettable lyrics of High School Musical “We are all in this together.”  We have so much compassion for each other and our patients and have great passion in what we do!  We hope as you experience our office you feel the love, compassion, and commitment we have for our patients and community.  



Cheyenne

Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Cheyenne.  I was born and raised here in Marana, Arizona. Growing up I played softball competitively, traveling all over for competitive tournaments.  This created a love for traveling!   I absolutely adore my dog Maggie and I can’t get enough of the lake during the summer!

I am currently studying at Pima Community College to become a dental hygienist.  It’s a long road and a long waiting list so in the meantime I work alongside our three great doctors as their chairside dental assistant. 

At Rockside Dental I love the compassion we have for our patients.  We all strive to make sure our patients have the best experience possible.  Working in this community truly is the best feeling.  I love getting to know the people in  our community and seeing familiar faces. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in joining the team send me an email : Crystal@rocksideaz.com