Meet Our Team

We are a peaceful office that is family-centered, tranquil and hospitable. Our team members will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable because you deserve to feel cared for at Desert Willow Dental. We will help you in any way that we can during your appointment with our dentists, Dr. Russell Crane or Dr. Elizabeth Ewell. We also have bilingual team members who speak Spanish for those who may be worried about language barriers. Call us at 623-561-2400 for any questions about our dental services in Glendale, Arizona.

Kris- Office Manager

Kris- Office Manager

Kris has been in dentistry for over 38 years and has been with Desert Willow Dental since 2016. Getting to know our patients and building relationships with them is important to her, and that our patients are provided with exceptional care and understand what to expect from the moment they walk in the door to the time they leave. Kris will help with making your dental care affordable for your budget.

Diane P.- Registered Dental Hygienist

Diane P.- Registered Dental Hygienist

Diane has been in dentistry for over 30 years. She managed the front office of another practice for five years before deciding to go back to school to become a dental hygienist. She graduated from the Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Program and joined Desert Willow Dental in 2011. She loves the one-on-one connection she has with patients when educating them on better oral health and getting to know them. She also loves the people she works with and how everyone works together as a team to help each other to provide the best treatment for our patients.

Diane is married and has two grown daughters and five grandsons. In her free time, she loves to cook and do all kinds of crafts, including sewing, painting, paper crafts, etc.

Jennifer- Certified Dental Assistant

Jenn – Certified Dental Assistant

Jenn joined Desert Willow Dental in 2012 and loves how everyone works great together as a team to take care of all our patients’ needs. She contributes by being positive and helping others as much as she can to provide the best care possible. Some of her hobbies include spending time with family as well as hiking and camping since she loves the outdoors.

Lindsay- Certified Dental Assistant

Lindsay- Certified Dental Assistant

Lindsay graduated from Phoenix College in 2013 and became a certified dental assistant. She is certified in CPR, radiography and is trained to design CEREC crowns. She joined the practice in February 2018 and feels the most important thing is making our patients feel comfortable in our office. She works hard under pressure, is a team player and loves working here with her co-workers.

Lindsay has been married to her husband Rob for over 25 years and has two adult children and three grand dogs. Her hobbies include hiking, baking, gardening, roller skating and paddle boarding.