About the Team at North Valley Family Dentistry

Erica Bigos, DDS

Dr. Erica Bigos, a native of St. Augustine, Florida, at the age of 17 years old, was one of 18 students selected worldwide for the rigorous, 6 year combined BA/DDS dental program at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Dr. Bigos completed a typical 4 year BA degree in only 2 years, subsequently entering in with the University’s 80 conventional 4-year DDS students to obtain her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2003, all in a mere 6 years rather than the typical 8-year dental curriculum. Dr. Bigos graduated the dental program at the age of 23, making her one of the youngest persons to graduate dental school.  Dr. Bigos developed her aesthetic skills and artistic vision through, completing a two year Cosmetic Residency/Internship located in Phoenix, Arizona.  Out of the original 18 students, Dr. Bigos was one of only 11 students to actually complete the program, graduating the program with honors in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Post graduation, she holds board certifications in multiple states.

Brent Call, DMD

Dr. Brent Call, a native Arizonan, was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona.   He completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ.  In 2004, he then earned his DMD degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.  After graduating from dental school, Dr. Call was accepted into a General Practice Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.  This rigorous one year residency program focused on implant placement and restoration, treatment of patients under IV sedation, and treatment of medically compromised patients.

After completion of his residency, Dr. Call returned to the Phoenix area and became a partner in a private group dental practice.   Since 2005, Dr. Call has been in private practice focusing on implant therapy and treatment of patients in conjunction with IV sedation. 

Dr. Brent Call still lives in the Phoenix area, along with his daughter. He enjoys hiking, wakeboarding, and snow skiing.

Tracy Tarver, Dental Assistant

Tracy grew up in a Northwest suburb of Chicago . She attended school at Illinois State University. She started her dental assisting career in the Chicago area. She moved to Phoenix in 1993, here she met her husband, and has twin girls, Catherine and Taylor. She lives in Anthem with her family which includes a dog and two cats. Tracy has many years of dental office experience, with many hours of dental cosmetic training. She works as Dr. Bigos's expanded functions dental assistant and has been here since the office opened in 2004. When she is not working, she is busy with her family on camping trips, hiking and bike riding. She enjoys reading and walking her dog.

Sarah Closson, Registered Dental Hygienist

Sarah was raised in Portland, Oregon, where she lived until graduating from High School. Following graduation, she moved to Arizona for a change of scenery. She attended Phoenix College for Dental Hygiene and later received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Arizona University. Sarah has been practicing hygiene since 2002. She lives in Anthem with her husband and three wonderful boys: Austen, Tanner and Aedan. Sarah enjoys spending her leisure time boating, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Trisha Antell, Dental Assistant

Trish was raised in Petaluma, California. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Santa Rosa College in 1995, and has been a dental assistant ever since. She is very skilled in her work and loves what she does.  She lives in Desert Hills with her husband Paul, her two boys, Brandon and Russell, 3 dogs and 3 cats. She strives to help people achieve a healthy and beautiful smile while providing them as much comfort as possible.

Sarah Stetson, Patient Care Coordinator

Sarah is from New York and she has been in Dentistry since 1998. Sarah lives in Anthem with her husband, Jeff, daughter Shelby and son Landen. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, reading on her Kindle and watching football.  Sarah is a speed reader and she also has a photographic memory when it comes to numbers.  We are always amazed by her abilities and truly enjoy her passion for dentistry!

Jamie Williams, Patient Care Coordinator

Jamie is originally from Santa Cruz, California and has been in dentistry since 2003. She has a wide range of knowledge and experience from not only in private dental practices, but also corporate offices.  She is currently a dedicated full-time student and going back to get her Bachelors in Business with a minor in Marketing and Public Relations. She lives in Anthem and enjoys doing anything that is outside. She spends her free time with her wonderful family.

Jammie Lynn Shaughnessy, Dental Hygienist, BS, BA, Owner

Jammie was born and raised in Los Angeles. She received her degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 1994 and then earned a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene in 1997 from the University of Southern California 's School of Dentistry. She began her career in private specialty practices in Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Pasadena , CA before she became the owner of North Valley Family Dentistry. She continues to deliver quality care to the patients while managing the office. She strives to make the workplace feel like a home away from home for the employees and patients. The care of the patients and employees is first priority at North Valley Family Dentistry. Jammie lives in Anthem with her husband Scott and daughter, Sophia. Jammie and her family enjoy a healthy lifestyle by getting out in nature as much as possible, biking, hiking and swimming.

Read the following articles about Jammie: http://www.adha.org/publications/working/working53.htm Business Journal and Chamber Business Profile. In November 2010, Jammie was nominated for the Chamber of Commerce at Anthem Small Business Person of the Year.