Gregory Dumitru, DDS

Dr. Dumitru established Virgin Valley Dental in 1999, which was originally in a smaller practice across town. Dr. Dumitru studied at Pacific Union College and then graduated in the Top 10 of his class from the Loma Linda University dental school in 1995. Some of the more advanced training that he has received includes treatment methods for progressive orthodontic systems. He has also studied with the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.

Dr. Dumitru enjoys skiing and boating with his two daughters and is an avid supporter of different Virgin Valley High School athletic activities. Each year, he travels to Morocco with a dental missions team to provide essential oral health services to the at-risk residents.

 


Nathan Harris, DDS

Dr. Harris joined the Virgin Valley Dental team in 2008. Growing up, he enjoyed great experiences with his family dentist and orthodontist, which inspired him to pursue a career in dentistry. After receiving a degree in Behavioral Science and Health from the University of Utah in 2003, he went on to attend The Ohio State College of Dentistry, graduating in 2007 in the Top 10 of his class. Dr. Harris is certified to provide oral sedation (sedation dentistry) here within our Mesquite dental office.

He and his wife enjoy spending time outdoors with their 4 children, coaching Little League Baseball of Virgin Valley and riding ATVs in the dunes.

Both of Our Dentists Are Members of:

  • American Dental Association
  • Nevada Dental Association
  • Southern Nevada Dental Society

As well as:

  • Invisalign Certified
  • LANAP Laser Certified

Together, Drs. Dumitru and Harris focus their care techniques on complete health dentistry. Not only are we concerned about the health and quality of your smile – but also your life! Call us today to schedule your next visit with us. Limited Saturday appointments are available.

 


Dr. Trevor Hess

Dr. Hess is from Idaho. He is our veteran in the office. He was in the Army. He also worked in Las Vegas for several years before coming to us here in Mesquite. He lives in the Logandale Nevada area. He is a relaxed perfectionist if that is possible. You will love seeing him here in the office. He loves to golf and talk basketball. He would be a great 6’4″ 3 point shooter to add to your city rec. or NBA D l league team. Negiotiate soon if you want him on your team. He is filling up his schedule with new patients here at our office.

 


Carol

A 20+ year employee at our office! Carol graduated as a dentist in the Philippines and moved to California. Carol is one that cares about everyone and knows how to do everything! She has gentle & quick hands. You are extremely lucky if Carol is involved in any aspect of your appointment. Carols husband Fred is an engineer at Primex here in Mesquite. They enjoy traveling and have visited many amazing places. They have children that are doctors, physical therapists and more all over the world. You will love Carol!

 

 


Jay

For nearly 13 years Jay has been working at our office! Yah baby! Jay actually worked with Dr Dumitru over 20 years ago when they were both still young bucks. Jay is experienced in all aspects of Dentistry. He grew up in California in the Newport/Huntington beach area and was always the popular guy, just like here at work. Jay is still a die hard Lakers fan despite the last several years of disappointment. He only cries on the inside when the lakers lose to the clippers. http://www.lakeshowlife.com He is still a legit O.C. guy. Do you need to know the latest style in hair or clothes? Check Jay out! He wears scrubs here at work, but outside of work he has the most style of all the employees. Sorry female employees:( Jay has 2 grown boys that are black belts just like him. He also has one beautiful daughter.

 


Dave

For 17+ years Dave has been at our office. He is the Chief Operating Officer and 5 days a week as a Dental Hygienist. Many moons ago in Indiana he completed college. He is certified with the Academy of Laser Dentistry to use CO2, Ndyag & Diode lasers. https://www.laserdentistry.org/. He applied to become a dentist for three years, and sadly was denied each time. He has a passion to learn everything about dentistry. Dave if not not working would like to running on a red dirt desert trail with one of his 4 kids or wife Julie. He loves sports especially baseball and basketball.

 


Jamie

For 5+ years Jamie has been at our office. Do you want an appointment with the Doctor? You have to talk to Jamie! She runs both Doctors schedules. She can tell you: What is going to happen, What they said you need, How it is going to happen and translate that from Doctor words to real-world lingo our patients can understand! She is an amazing Dr. Coordinator! She completed dental assisting school and worked as an assistant here as well. She was born in California and grew up right here in Mesquite Nevada. Jamie is going to have a baby girl soon. Alex, Jamie’s other half will definitely have her groomed to be Dodgers fan from the start. Call and ask for Jamie and she will get you exactly what you need!

 


Julie

For nearly 5 years Julie has been working at our office. She is the first person that you will see when you come to our office. She is our Hygiene Coordinator. She also does so much more! Have you got a letter or card or mailer from us? Chances are Julie designed, critiqued, ordered, procured and sent it to you! She is organized and professional. A lucky lightning bolt hit our office when she started working here. She was a retail store manager on the east coast and was recruited to run another business here in mesquite. Fortunately, with a busy family, she decided to put time into her wild boys and gives some of her time to us! Julie husband is from New Zealand and was recruited to come to the states to play rugby. They have 2 girls and now 1 young stud “Iz” together. Her kids are growing real fast, but for now Julie can still take them all down. Call her and you will get the “perfect” phone voice! She will record your personal phone message on your home answering machine…for a small fee:)

 


Jeannine

For 3 years Jeannine has been working here taking care of teeth. Jeannine is one amazing hygienist. You are extremely lucky if she cleans your teeth. She could work anywhere with her talents. She is an extra-vert with extreme attention to detail and organization. With this spirited combination, Jeannine might analyze six pockets around every tooth you have in the morning in the dental chair. Later in the evening, you could be enjoying an Eagles concert projected on her garage with 20 or more neighbors. (It has happened!) She loves to travel and has lived in the Midwest, Hawaii, and now the desert of Mesquite.

 


Pepper

For 2 years Pepper has been Spicing us up here working every day at our office. Pepper is one of our great Dental Assistants. You know exactly what you are getting with Pepper. She is confident, direct and gets the job done. She is also alot of fun. You can hear her upbeat music pumping from her car when she drives by. She adds fun to the day when things are going well and figures out how to make it fun when things are not. You will ask for her again if you have the chance to be seen by Pepper!

 


Paytan

In 2016 Paytan started working at Virgin Valley Dental. She now has a baby Vada and handsome hunk husband. You used to have you in the dental chair adjusting and fixing your teeth with the Doctors. She is now in the main office answering the phone with a smile and here to greet you when you come in to see us. We love Paytan. F.Y.I. she is a local:)


 

Gracie

Gracie is our newest dental assistant. She grew up in Mesquite and cant wait to help you out during your check up and cleanings at our office. We are excited to have her as a part of our team here as we are growing with Mesquite.


 

Trishelle

Trishelle is one of Dr. Harris’ Dental Assistants. She is new to the practice, but has learned so much! She grew up here in Mesquite her whole life. She really enjoys going to the gym and playing softball in town.


 

Nichole

Nichole was recruited to our office from Dr. Hess and Pepper and is a wonderful addition to our office. Nichole moved to Mesquite seven years ago, she is originally from California where she grew up and was raised. She graduated from Dental assisting school in 2009. She is married to the love of her life, Francisco. Together they have one son Christian and one daughter Jaiden and one dog Zeus.