Meet the Team
Get to know the people dedicated to your smile
Dr. John K Swain, DMD
Owner & Lead Dentist
Dr Swain grew up as a "military brat" who was born and raised in England until the age of 11. After moving to the US he lived in Florida, Louisiana and Alaska before attending Western Oregon State College where he graduated summa cum laude, earning his degrees in Biology and Psychology.
He then attended Oregon Health Sciences University for his DMD degree, graduating with honors in 2000. A week after graduation he got married to his wife, Karen, a dental hygienist whom he met in dental school and moved to the warmth and sunshine of Gilbert, AZ.
After working as an associate for two years, he started Gilbert Smiles from scratch in 2002. The office has thrived from the beginning based upon hard work, a commitment to excellence and having a great staff and team of associated specialists.
Dr Swain regularly engages in Continuing Education at a far greater rate than is required. The dental field is continuously evolving and he wants to be able to always provide the very best dental care available to his patients.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Swain's commitment to excellence has been recognized by patients and peers alike
"Best Dentists in America" - Voted by peers (4x winner)
"America's Top Dentists" for Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - Every year since 2004
"Best of Gilbert" Dentist - 6x winner
"Best of the Best" - East Valley Tribune 2020 & 2021
"Talk of the Town" Excellence in Customer Satisfaction - 2016
"America's Best Dentists" - National Consumer Advisory Board 2015-2019
Top 100 Local Businesses in Arizona - 2019
BBB A+ Rating
Education & Memberships
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) - Oregon Health Sciences University, 2000
- Biology & Psychology - Western Oregon State College (Summa Cum Laude)
- American Dental Association Member
- Arizona Dental Association Member
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Member
- American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry Member
On a Personal Note
- Enjoys tennis, golf, fast cars, poker, and shooting
- Movie and music enthusiast
- Occasional skydiver and adventurer
- Lives with wife Karen (a dental hygienist), puppy Macy, and cat Jessie
- Self-proclaimed "King of Take-out" with minimal culinary skills
- Loves ice cream, chips and salsa
Gilbert Smiles Team
Our friendly and experienced team is dedicated to making your visit comfortable and enjoyable
Leanne
Office Manager
Yvette
Front Office Coordinator
Stacy
Hygienist
Sarah
Hygienist
Kris
Hygienist
Jenni
Assistant
Krystal
Assistant