Dr. Wermuth
I’m Dr. Wesley D. Wermuth. I grew up in Arizona and am a proud graduate of Blue Ridge High School. I continued my education at Arizona State University and Mississippi College before earning my dental degree from the University of Southern California.
As a dentist, I strive to create a calm and welcoming environment for every patient. I understand that dental visits can be a source of anxiety, but my gentle approach and compassionate care are designed to put you at ease. Together with my dedicated team, we provide honest, high-quality care tailored to your unique needs and goals. I truly love being a dentist and am here to help in any way I can.
I’m proud to be a member of the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce and enjoy staying actively involved in our local schools and community.
Heather
Dental Hygienist
Heather grew up in St. John’s Arizona. She graduated from Utah Valley University in Orem, UT with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2021. She loves helping her patients find convenient and effective ways to improve their oral and overall health. Outside of dentistry, Heather loves the outdoors, sporting events and spending time with her husband and two children.
Cozi Pond
Dental Hygienist
Cozi was born in Show Low and spent her younger years in Oregon and Alaska before moving to Eagar where she graduated high school. She did her undergraduate work at BYU in Provo, Utah before transferring to NAU to graduate with her Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1999. Cozi currently lives in Snowflake with her husband and 2 kids and has been an asset to our practice for 7 years!
Kate
Dental Assistant
Kate has been a dental assistant for over 10 years, all 10 focused on general dentistry. She works side-by-side with Dr.Wermuth to ensure your procedures are smooth and comfortable.
What Kate enjoys most after 10+ years are the comfortable family-like relationships she has gotten to build with patients.
Kate has lived on the mountain her whole life, and is proud to call it home. When she’s not in the office, she likes to go hiking and camping with her husband and dog, Zelda.
Liliah
Dental Assistant
Lilliah is a dedicated dental assistant who is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, cared for, and heard during every visit. With a year of experience in the dental field and a strong desire to continue learning and growing, she brings both compassion and enthusiasm to the office each day. Lilliah has a natural ability to help patients feel calm and at ease, creating a welcoming environment for everyone she meets.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, whether indoors or outdoors making memories, and she never turns down a good iced coffee!
Bella
Office Manager
Hi, I’m Bella! I’ve lived in the beautiful state of Arizona my whole life and started my dental career in 2021. It didn’t take long for me to realize I truly found my passion.
My favorite part of what I do is helping patients feel confident in their smiles and giving them a positive dental experience. I love getting to know my patients and building real, long-term relationships with them.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the love of my life, Anthony, shopping, and staying active with fitness.
I’m energetic, enthusiastic, and always willing to go the extra mile for my patients. I’m also cross-trained, which allows me to be flexible and support my team in different ways. I take a lot of pride in what I do and love being part of a team that values growth, learning, and great patient care.
Working at Mountain Dental Arts truly feels like home—I adore my team and am so grateful for my amazing patients.