Meet Dr. Rod Gore

Truly passionate about his craft, Scottsdale, AZ dentist, Dr. Rod W. Gore, offers cosmetic, general, and restorative dental care for the entire family. At his practice, Rod W. Gore DDS, PC, Dr. Gore goes above and beyond what it means to be a dentist, delivering true excellence to all of his patients. For more than 29 years, Dr. Gore has created GOREgeous, healthy smiles for Valley residents and beyond.

Rod Gore is originally from the pacific northwest; the great state of Oregon. He graduated high school in 1979 from Crook County High. From there he went to the University of Oregon for undergrad where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1983. After college, Gore pursued a degree in dentistry from the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago, IL in 1987. Upon graduating from Northwestern, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Gore has practiced dentistry for 31 years in Scottsdale Arizona.

Gore is married to his best friend; Trish and has 4 kids total. His daughter Camille now lives in Chicago, his son Hawken lives in Phoenix. His stepdaughters Alexis and Katie live in Washington state currently.

His hobbies include sports activities such as yoga, hiking, mountain bike riding, running, water, and snow skiing. He also enjoys traveling, photography and his newest adventure is sailing in warm climates.

On many weekends you can find Gore around old classic and exotic cars as he loves a nice automobile.

Dr. Rod Gore graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in 1987. He currently enjoys a private practice in Scottsdale Arizona. He previously has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pacific where he participated in teaching as one of the clinical instructors with the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC-Live).

He was a former clinical instructor with the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI).

In 1995 Dr. Gore received Accreditation status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Gore is an active Examiner of the (AACD).

In 1998 he founded the Phoenix Esthetic Study Club (PESC), devoted to providing a forum to teach other dentists the art and science of cosmetic dental procedures.

He also has lectured to various local and national study clubs about laboratory communication to enhance cosmetic restorative procedures.

Dr. Gore lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has two children; his daughter Camille, lives in Chicago and his son Hawken, attends college at Scottsdale Community College. He also has two beautiful stepdaughters; Alexis and Katy who both reside in Washington State. He enjoys personal time with his wife Trish. His hobbies include golf, mountain biking, waterskiing, photography, fast sports cars, and traveling.