Sonoran Hills Dental
Collin Ito, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Always a good experience with Dr. Ito and everyone at Sonoran Hills Dental.  My hygienist Haley is great.  Last visit six months ago she suggested a change to a different brand of dental floss to lessen the staining between my front teeth.  I changed and I could see the positive results over time, and Haley confirmed it yesterday at my checkup.  I’ve been coming here since moving from Colorado six years ago and have always had great care and service from Dr. Ito and his team.

Dr. Ito’s office is great. Their COVID policy was easy to understand and helped me feel safe. Jennifer is one of the dental techs; she was friendly and professional, and gave me a great recommendation for a specialist in the area. When Dr. Ito came in, he was attentive and appropriately conversational. Overall, the staff are friendly, accommodating, and good at what they do.

Dr. Ito and I are good friends having met on the tennis court a number of years ago.  Since we were friends and play tennis frequently (plus the fact that I really don’t like going to the dentist) I decided not to mix business with pleasure.  Finally, after 2 + years of not seeing my old dentist and thinking I had cracked a tooth I took the chance.  It turned out to be the best dental experience I’ve ever had.  All the staff was great and accommodating.  Dr. Ito was professional, thorough, and honest.  I’ll still never like going to the dentist but Sonoran Hills will be my choice going forward.  Thanks guys.

All smiles here!  This is by far the best Dentist office in the Southeast Valley.  The staff is always pleasant, energetic, and accommodating.  Michelle always is very welcoming and greets you by name, Jennifer does an excellent job cleaning teeth and makes you feel comfortable, and Dr. Ito is gentle, informative, and funny.  I DEFINTIELY recommend this office.  Awesome service!

As a new patient at Sonoran Hills Dental, I cannot begin with how satisfied I am with Dr. Ito and his staff’s work ethic, professionalism, and overall friendliness. For my initial visit, I had a cleaning done and not only did Dr. Ito and his staff take time out of their busy schedules to make sure they covered each issue I had, but they recommended very good dental products and an oral surgeon due to my wisdom teeth growing in. During my second visit, I had a cavity filling done and it was the easiest and quickest filling of my life. Truly amazing work that I cannot thank enough for. Luckily, I live right next to the office so I don’t have to commute much at all, but even if I wasn’t as close I would drive as far as need be just to be taken care of by Dr. Ito and his staff. I highly HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dentist. In addition, everyone was also doing a great job keeping everything sanitized and ready for each patient, very organized!

Dr. Ito, Jennifer, Michelle and the entire staff are some of the nicest people you will meet! They are all the utmost professional and personable people, very down to earth and easy to communicate with….even when you are lying in the dentist chair with your mouth fully opened and water/suction is flowing! The DVD screen playing for you has a very calming effect you don’t even realize you are at the dentist! If you are looking for a new dentist or just for a change I would highly recommend! Even if you live far away like I do it is well worth the drive!

I’ve been going to Dr. Ito for years. He always does a great job. I also very much appreciate his “chairside” manner, even if he does drive a nicer car than mine. Seriously, he’s a terrific dentist and his staff is always courteous, professional and attentive. I also appreciate the extra care they’re taking during the horrible pandemic. Stay safe, America.

I recently had an appointment with Dr. Colin Ito at Sonoran Hills Dental after being away for several years. The experience was as expected, very positive and the dental procedure perfect as I remember. Haley the Dental Hygienist was very informative throughout my x-rays and cleaning. I highly recommend any one to receive their dental services with Sonoran Hills Dental and Dr. Colin Ito. You will be put at calm and ease and provided with the best service imaginable. Michael Ochoa

Great staff, they always do a thorough job during my cleanings, and they always patiently answer all of my questions during my visits. They are very proactive about letting me know about potential future issues ahead of time, and give me great suggestions / actions for me to take. They are not pushy about elective or optional treatments. I like their appointment reminder and scheduling options.

Dr. Ito and his staff are wonderful! Everyone is very friendly and Dr. Ito is knowledgeable and gentle. I’m older and have had a lot of dental work. Dr. Ito is my favorite dentist because he cares how you feel and wants your experience to be pain free and comfortable. I have to get an old crown replaced and I’m not even nervous because I already know it’s going to fit and feel well. I trust Dr. Ito and wish he had been my dentist years ago.

I love this office!! We lived in Ahwatukee when I found Dr Ito & his team.. we moved to Tucson for 10 years and I must have tried at LEAST 6 practices over those 10 years I could NOT WAIT to get back to great dentistry!!  Clean, kind and pleasant!!  You dont have ANY issues with billing, insurance verification, scheduling!! One person, Michelle!! answers and assists you through it all with a sweet and helpful demeanor.   Always get the same hygienist if at all possible( I’ve seen a couple of them.  Jennifer is my fave.  Smart, thorough, & very kind. Can NOT say enough good things about this practice!!

I came to Arizona 3 years ago, and chose Dr. Ito and his colleagues because of location and a good reputation. I have not been disappointed. They seem to give excellent service and advice. With some appointments made 6 months in advance, I greatly appreciate the periodic timed reminders of the dates and times. I also like the books in their waiting area. I’m back again this year(2018). I continue to enjoy, yes enjoy in a dental office, my professional relationship with Dr. Ito and his colleagues. They provide excellent professional service in a friendly environment. I’m back again in 2019. My comments above are still correct. If anything, things are better.

I had some not so good experiences around the area that left me traumatized and afraid of the dentist. When I came here Jamie the hygienist put me at ease and was so gentle and calming. They also do not just try to charge you whatever they can to make money. They actually cared and only recommended what is most practical and I felt like I wasn’t getting taken advantage of. I am taking my kids back here and continuing my care here and I’m so happy I finally found a good place that feels trustworthy!

Best dental office around. The staff and doctors here are truly fantastic. Down to earth and honest. You can feel at ease knowing that you are in safe hands here at Sonoran Hills Dental. My family and I have been going to Dr. Ito for years. Michelle at front desk is also so sweet and helpful! We are O grateful for this team! I recently moved to Southern California with my husband, but we both still make appointments here when we know we will be in Arizona for a few days. Yup, no other office like this! Thank you!!!!!

Several years ago, i had a particularly bad experience with an oral surgeon that had operated on me and put posts in my gums in preparation for a tooth implant. I knew something was wrong and the oral surgeon kept indicating that everything was OK. I was in extreme pain and didn’t know what to do. My son plays tennis with Dr. Ito and he suggested that I go see him and see what he thought. Dr Ito said he couldn’t do anything, but a fellow dentist, who is a Periodontist, should see me. So, Dr Ito’s office called Dr Fitzgerald and he saw me immediately and proceeded to remove the implants that were placed to deep and were touching a nerve. This was on a Friday and both Dr. Ito and Dr Fitzgerald’s families were scheduled to go away for the weekend, but postponed their trip long enough to care for me. This is a dentist (actually they both are dentists) who care deeply about their patients. What better recommendation can you give to someone that goes above and beyond the call of duty. I will be a patient of both FOREVER. PLUS, all of their staff are as caring and concerned about the patients as each of the dentists.

Best dentist’s office ever, I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Ito! My family and I have been seeing him for about 5-6 years. He has a gentle and relaxed manner, his staff is friendly, they’re great with kids. I highly recommend his hygienist, Jennifer, she is experienced, very thorough and no-nonsense in answering questions about dental care. What I appreciate most about this office is their honesty! I don’t feel as if they’re out to rip me off. No egos, no selling you on “deep cleaning” b.s, no finance office, just the basics, nothing more. Thank you!

I have nothing but positive things to say about this office. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. When I was having some strange issues and visiting often they were extra kind and helpful. Dr. Ito always ask about my family and remembers what we’ve talked about. When I have having some “new mom” questions about my daughter’s teeth he was helpful and understanding. I would recommend them to everyone.

I love this office!! We lived in Ahwatukee when I found Dr Ito & his team.. we moved to Tucson for 10 years and I must have tried at LEAST 6 practices over those 10 years I could NOT WAIT to get back to great dentistry!! Clean, kind and pleasant!! You dont have ANY issues with billing, insurance verification, scheduling!! One person, Michelle!! answers and assists you through it all with a sweet and helpful demeanor. Always get the same hygienist if at all possible( I’ve seen a couple of them. Jennifer is my fave. Smart, thorough, & very kind. Can NOT say enough good things about this practice!!

Dr. Ito and I are good friends having met on the tennis court a number of years ago. Since we were friends and play tennis frequently (plus the fact that I really don’t like going to the dentist) I decided not to mix business with pleasure. Finally, after 2 + years of not seeing my old dentist and thinking I had cracked a tooth I took the chance. It turned out to be the best dental experience I’ve ever had. All the staff was great and accommodating. Dr. Ito was professional, thorough, and honest. I’ll still never like going to the dentist but Sonoran Hills will be my choice going forward. Thanks guys.

Dr. Ito and his staff are by far the most professional and friendly dental staff I’ve ever experienced. They are like members of our own family and can be counted upon to keep your dental issues at bay. Dr. Ito is also an extremely competent dentist who never over, or under, recommends any procedures required. His precision is impressive, and the end-results are amazing. His attention to detail is very rare and the results of his dental work allow me to smile proudly. Dr. Ito also has both a very gentle and pleasant demeanor as well as touch, so for those who fear dentists, he is an excellent choice. I could not recommend them more highly.

I had my first visit yesterday since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Dr. Ito and team were amazing! Not only did they provide exceptional customer service and outstanding dental care, the process they have put into place to keep everyone COVID-19 safe is impressive. I never felt at risk during my visit. Thank you for a great experience and keep up the good work!

We love Dr Ito and his office! We took our 3.5 year old there for a check up and I don’t think he actually realized he was at the dentists office! They had a movie going for him while they checked him out. He was disappointed to have to leave because he didn’t get to finish watching his movie! All the staff there are fantastic and Kristin is an awesome BNI partner. So glad you are across the road from us and easy to get to!

Several years ago, i  had a particularly bad experience with an oral surgeon that had operated on me and put posts in my gums in preparation for a tooth implant.  I knew something was wrong and the oral surgeon kept indicating that everything was OK.  I was in extreme pain and didn’t know what to do.  My son plays tennis with Dr. Ito and he suggested that I go see him and see what he thought.   Dr Ito said he couldn’t do anything, but a fellow dentist,  who is a Periodontist, should see me.  So,  Dr Ito’s  office called Dr Fitzgerald and he saw me immediately and proceeded to remove the implants that were placed to deep and were touching a nerve.  This was on a Friday and both Dr. Ito and Dr Fitzgerald’s families were scheduled to go away for the weekend, but postponed their trip long enough to care for me.  This is a dentist (actually they both are dentists) who care deeply about their patients.  What better recommendation can you give to someone that goes above and beyond the call of duty.  I will be a patient of both FOREVER.  PLUS,  all of their staff are as caring and concerned about the patients as each of the dentists.

Always a good experience with Dr. Ito and everyone at Sonoran Hills Dental. My hygienist Haley is great. Last visit six months ago she suggested a change to a different brand of dental floss to lessen the staining between my front teeth. I changed and I could see the positive results over time, and Haley confirmed it yesterday at my checkup. I’ve been coming here since moving from Colorado six years ago and have always had great care and service from Dr. Ito and his team.

I have been seeing Dr. Ito and is staff for over 20 years. I had my routine cleaning yesterday (Thank you Jennifer). Dr. Ito and his staff always go the extra mile in providing a safe and positive experience for their customers. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate the dedicated effort of these individuals during these difficult times. Thank you!

I hadn’t been to a dentist in years so I was quite nervous and have never had good experiences at any dental office but Dr. Ito was so calming and friendly as was the rest of the staff. Jennifer cleaned my teeth and she explained everything she was doing along the way.  Plus you get to watch TV while they work on you so it helps drown out the noise and keep your mind off the “pain”. I had a good laugh/chat with the lady at the front desk who was very helpful and told her I would definitely review and recommend this place. I felt totally welcomed and not like I was some random first time patient.

Dr. Ito and his staff are the best! I like how friendly AND professional they are. I feel relaxed when I am in there. My cleanings are done gently and thoroughly. Dr. Ito explains everything he is doing and really takes his time so I feel comfortable. I’ve been going here for a few years after leaving another dentist in the same area. The other dentist rushed through every appointment and when I had a question, he didn’t even let me finish before assuming what I was actually asking. The other dentist wanted me to have a few procedures done that weren’t actually necessary and I felt like he was trying to squeeze me for money. He didn’t actually care about my teeth, just my wallet. Dr. Ito is honest!! He is very kind and I’ve never had a problem with any procedure he’s done and have never had an issue after one. If you are looking for a dentist in the Ahwatukee area, then I would suggest Dr. Ito. He’s wonderful and his office is clean and relaxing.

Always nice to see Dr. Ito, Jenifer and Michelle, and have been the core of the office for a long time. When I come in they know me by name and care about myself and my family. Our family has been visiting the office basically since they opened and we have referred a few people which also like the office. I have had other dentists that always seem to want to do something to my teeth. I believe that Dr. Ito does NOT try to pressure you into having procedures done, he gives you the straight-up information and listens to you about when something may be needed to be done. My twice a year checkups have been great with Jenifer, who doesn’t just try to get you in and out of the office. Michelle runs most of the office administration and will let you know in advance what a procedure may cost. I also like the snail mail reminders, email reminders for appointments and then a text shortly before to confirm with you. Bottom line is that Dr. Ito has a great practice and I cannot say enough to recommend them!!

We moved into the Ahwatukee area in April 2017 and finally had a chance to seek out a dentist near by. Through some research online, I decided to try Sonoran Hills Dental with Dr. Ito. I was pleasantly surprised by several things in the process: I was able to get an appointment within a week, the dental assistant called me by my nickname which I appreciated, Dr. Ito was very friendly, a good listener, moved efficiently to determine how he could help to provide dental care. He started by having his dental hygenist (she was also very efficient and explained what she was doing) check the condition of my teeth followed by his own examination. During the visit he was very personable. Being from Hawaii, I would say he had the “aloha spirit” – very welcoming!

I just love this place! It is rare to look forward to the dentist. From the moment I make an appointment , I am joyfully greeted by Michelle’s competence, accommodating systems and beautiful smile. Dr Ito and his team of professionals are talented, kind and meticulous. I don’t remember ever experiencing discomfort. I also love that I get to relax an watch a movie during treatment.

Dr. Ito and his team are fantastic! I was terrified of going to the dentist due to some issues as a child. They were all so gentle and cared about my fears. Now, I actually look forward to my visits because they’ve become like family. Dr. Ito even came in on a Saturday for a dental emergency! I highly recommend this dental office for their skill, but also for their compassion and desire to see great smiles.

Dr. Ito, Michelle, Kristin, and the entire team are as good as it gets! They are knowledgeable, efficient, kind, and incredibly understanding. The entire team goes above and beyond to make patients comfortable and to get the job done perfectly. Appointment times are flexible and I have never seen an office work with patients more than they do here. This is the best dentist team I have ever been to, I am constantly recommending them, and I will be a patient for life. Even for complex cases they go out of their way to make sure everything is done just right. They are top notch! Every person I have sent here says the same glowing things about the whole team.

Such a great experience! Michele took the time to explain my benefits and helped me get on the schedule. Jamie was so lovely and gentle! Dr. Ito, made me feel comfortable and made conversation. Didn’t feel uncomfortable at all! I’ve never had a wonderful experience in a dental office until today. The downside is that they get booked quick, but I can see why. Thank you, Sonoran Team!

My orthodontist told me (17+ years ago) that if anyone ever told me I needed my wisdom teeth removed because of crowding, they were lieing to me. I went through dentist after dentist after dentist and then I found Dr. Ito, who said “Huh. It’s kind of crazy – your wisdom teeth came in perfectly straight and there is tons of room for them.” I lived nearby the Sonoran Hills office circa 2007 then moved across the valley for a few years, shamefully seeing other dentists since Ahwatukee was just too far. Finally, about 5 years later, I decided a good dentist was well worth the drive and I have been faithful to Sonoran Hills Dental ever since. Dr. Ito and team are wonderful. I have had them do some cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening) and the usual cleanings and fillings. My veneers are beautiful, the cleanings are thorough, and the fillings are as quick and painless as can be. I always leave the office feeling like I have just caught up with old friends, and I imagine they make all of their patients feel this welcome.

When I was a small child, I had a butcher of a dentist, so I developed an irrational fear of them, and am extremely picky about the dental care I receive. I don’t tolerate pain, and I like to be informed – not treated like a common rube. I have tried several dentists in the area since moving to Phoenix, so when I rate Dr. Ito and his crew 5-stars, that’s a pretty serious thing. I came here because I needed to have a crown replaced after it cracked in half. The staff here is very efficient – friendly but down-to-business, and in the 3 times I’ve been here, I’ve never had to wait past the scheduled time of my appointment. Michelle is efficient with paperwork and scheduling, and I’ve no complaints with the process whatsoever. The rest of the staff is friendly and informative. I’m not a dentist or a doctor, but I’m also not a moron, so I like it when the hygienist explains what’s going on to me, so I’m not surprised by anything, and so I can make my own evaluations of what’s happening. Everyone here is very informative, and they let me know what’s going on at every step of the process, and why. As for Dr. Ito himself, he seems like a really nice, friendly guy, which is very strange. Most doctors I’ve met have some fairly strange personalities. I guess that goes with the territory of poking people with needles and scalpels and drills, but still – weird. Dr. Ito seems perfectly normal. I’m not going to say that he’s not a real dentist, because he is, but if you were to pay an actor to pretend to be a dentist, you’d end up with something like Ito. Finally, the most important part: The actual dental work. Ok, like I said, I’m not a dentist, but here’s how you numb someone: You rub a little topical anesthetic on the gums where you’re going to stab them with a needle. This is so that when you stab them in the mouth with a needle, it doesn’t hurt like hell. Then, once the spot is numb, you pump them full of novocaine – a little first, then a bunch, and then they don’t have to endure that exquisite pain of having the nerves in your teeth drilled away. Most dentists can’t get this right. Dr. Ito did it perfectly. No pain whatsoever. Additionally, a lot of dentists use a drill like they’re working on a piece of wood or stone, just grinding away at you like hell until inexplicably they determine they’ve done enough damage and they patch you up. Not so with Dr. Ito. Even with my mouth numbed up, it was obvious that he was very intentional with his actions while using the drill. He’s not just grinding a tree stump out – he’s removing specific areas for specific reasons. That’s a very different feeling from what I experience with most dentists. Anyway, the joint is clean and quiet, and they have TV’s if you want to watch those while you get worked on. I’m always too terrified to pretend to focus on anything else. The people are nice and they talk during their work to distract you a little bit, which is nice. I’ll be returning for regular checkups and maintenance!

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