Arcadia Pediatric Dental Team
The entire Arcadia Pediatric Dental team is passionate about ensuring your child has a great trip to the dentist. Everyone from the doctors to the administrative team works hard to make sure you and your child leave with a great big smile.
Nothing would make our entire team happier than to show you why our patients voted us Scottsdale Progress’ Best Dentist and HulaFrog.com’s Most Loved Dentist.
Cayce Wallace, DMD
Cayce Wallace, DMD - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cayce Wallace is a board-certified pediatric dentist and has been setting the highest standards in kids dentistry since 2010. Born and raised in Mississippi, Dr. Wallace attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and received a B.S. degree in Medical Biology.
He attended Dental School at the University of Mississippi and completed specialty training at the Batson's Children's Hospital in Jackson, MS. Dr. Wallace was named Chief Resident and became a diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Wallace has focused on developing his skills to combine exceptional dentistry in a fun and relaxed environment. He believes that good oral health requires educating the child and parent at an early age. He brings passion and energy to provide the kids of the community the service they deserve.
Dr. Wallace is an active member of many of the leading dental organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Arizona Dental Association.
Favorite Band Dr. Wallace has a passion for music. He loves listening to music and going to live shows. His favorite band to jam to is The Grateful Dead.
Favorite Place to Travel Dr. Wallace is a kid at heart. He loves to travel to Disneyland. He says it is for the kids, but we are not sure it isn’t really for him.
Favorite Outdoor Activity A few years ago Dr. Wallace was invited to a friendly game of pickleball. Now he is hooked and plays every chance he gets.
Allison Pederson, DMD
Allison Pederson, DMD - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Allison Pederson grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, graduating magna cum laude. After completing her undergraduate degree Dr. Pederson obtained a master’s degree in physiological sciences at the University of Arizona studying therapies for neurologic injuries.
Dr. Pederson attended Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona where she discovered her passion for pediatric dentistry. She continued her dental education by completing her pediatric dental residency at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana.
During Dr. Pederson’s residency, she received advanced training in caring for medically complex patients and those with special healthcare needs.She also received a Master of Science in Dentistry degree for her research that studied outcomes of office-based anesthesia for pediatric dental procedures and obtained a minor in child psychology.
Upon completion of Dr. Pederson’s pediatric training, she was honored to receive the prestigious Ralph. E. McDonald Scholar Award for outstanding performance in pediatric dentistry.Dr. Pederson is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Despite all her degrees and prestigious awards, she just wants to be known as Dr. Alli and she loves joking around with kids during their appointments.
Favorite Meal #1 from Chick-fil-A.
Favorite Song Let it Go from the Frozen soundtrack. (Yes, she will sing it with your kids.)
Favorite TV Show Friends. Ask her what her favorite episode is.
Dean Doan, DMD
Dean Doan, DMD - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Dean Doan was born and raised in Orange County, California. He liked the Southern California lifestyle and went on to attend the University of California, San Diego. There he earned his BS in Human Biology.
He knew he wanted to be a doctor, and immediately enrolled at Midwestern University in Arizona and graduated with his DMD in 2015. He was also awarded 'Most Likely to be a Ninja' by the Class Council. He then went on to focus on serving children, receiving advanced training and completing his pediatric dental residency at the University of Buffalo.
Dr. Doan loves working with kids, and is truly a kid at heart. Don't be surprised if you find him speaking at length about video games and cartoons with his young patients. He feels is able to help kids avoid more serious dental issues later in life by establishing good oral hygiene habits when they are young. Working with kids also allows him to have fun and laugh.
Favorite Meal In-N-Out Burger. Cheeseburger Animal-style, fries and a 7-up. Of course he flosses afterwards.
Secret Skill Dr. Doan has a second-dan black belt in Taekwondo.
Chill Time He loves to play video games. Right now Sonic 3 is his favorite. He is kinda old school.
Taby Barraza
Taby Barraza - Office Manager
Chances are the first smile you see when you come to Arcadia Pediatric Dental is Taby Barraza's. She has been in the dental field for almost 15 years. She has worked throughout all the administrative roles of the office so if you have a question, Taby probably knows the answer.
Taby is not only bilingual, but she also knows all the medical jargon as well. She received her Medical Interpreter Certification from Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Favorite Movie Mean Girls, The Notebook, Elf. I love movie night too much to have just one!
Unique Talent Taby loves to write poetry. And not roses are red, violets are blue stuff. She has penned some incredible poems.
Favorite Food Her three favorite foods are Tacos, Tacos and more Tacos.
Volunteer There is a reason Taby works at a pediatric dental office; she loves helping kids. She is an active volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.