Meet Our Team

Kristin Wade

DMD, FAGD

I started my journey in the dental field as a dental hygienist here in Payson.  It is this community, the support of my family, and my love for learning and helping people that propelled me into seeking a dental degree.  I felt that I would be able to give back to Rim Country even more as a dentist.  Some days it feels like I get to come to work just to see all my friends because I love what I do and the people I get to be with. It is a privilege and honor to create beautiful healthy smiles. 

Professional Training

1998

• Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene

2009

• Earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) with a certificate in Public Health from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health 

2015

• Purchased this practice and renamed it Payson Premier Dental  

2019    

• Completed the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship 
• In 2019, I completed my Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry!

Advanced training: 

• • Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Smile Design, Invisalign, Healthy Start – Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing, Clinical Mastery, Bite Adjustments, Itero – Intra Oral Digital Scanner

• • Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
  • ADA Member
  • AzDA Member
  • AACA Board member
  • Councilmember First Things First
  • Kiwanis member since 2010

Jarred Hanley

DMD

A jaw-related injury as a teenager sparked my interest in dentistry. For several weeks I lost the ability to eat solid food and experienced first-hand what it’s like to suffer from a dental disability. The doctors and dental professionals who helped heal me and restore my dental function inspired me. Their care was genuine. It was after this I decided to help others the same way others had helped me.

Professional Journey

2012

• Graduated from Corban University Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science

2020

• Earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) with a certificate in Public Health from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health 
• Received the Horace Wells Senior Student Award for Achievement in Anesthesia

2021

• Graduated from the University of Colorado General Practice Residency Program
• Received Advanced training in:
  • Intravenous Sedation, Wisdom Teeth Extractions, Oral Surgery, Root Canals, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Implants, Digital Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry, Special Needs Dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry
• Awarded in Dr. Paul Bottone Service Award for the dedication to Patients with Special Needs

Katie Egbert

DMD, Pediatric Specialist

Dr. Wade and I met and became friends in dental school, and I am excited to be working here with her.  You and your child can expect a welcoming and comforting experience based on mutual trust and respect.  My patients will receive compassionate, state-of-the-art dental care.  Our goal is for children to love and value coming to the dentist, setting them up with a positive, life-long dental home. 

Professional Journey

2005

• Graduated magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology

2009

• Earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) with a certificate in Public Health and was commissioned into the Army

2009-2012

• Served as a general dentist at Vilseck Dental clinic in Germany 

2014

• Graduated from a two-year pediatric dentistry residency from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry

Involvement:

I am currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the:

• • American Dental Association®
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry