Dr. Darren Chugg, DMD, PharmD
Dentist Glendale, AZ
Serving the greater Phoenix, Peoria, Surprise & Sun City areas.
Friendly, Affordable, Quality Dentistry
Dr. Darren Chugg loves his profession and the opportunity of providing for your family’s dental health. For Dr. Chugg, providing the most friendly, affordable and quality dental experience for his patients is always top priority. He provides all aspects of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, fillings, extractions, implant restoration, crown and bridge, root canals, and Invisalign.
Education And Experience
Dr. Chugg graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Idaho with degrees in International Studies and Spanish. During his undergraduate studies, he studied abroad in Guatemala and Costa Rica learning Spanish. Before attending dental school, Dr. Chugg studied at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy graduating with High honors. Practicing as a pharmacist for several years, provided great experience relating to patients and their needs. Driving his decision to become a dentist was his desire to help more people achieve great oral and general health! Dr. Chugg completed his dental training at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine in Glendale, AZ graduating as the Salutatorian.
Dr. Chugg continues to learn the best and most up to date in dentistry by taking more than 100 hours of continuing education per year.
Dr. Chugg has been caring for patients for the last several years in Arizona. Dr. Chugg enjoys treating patients of all ages and forming new friendships with them. He is passionate about creating dental health treatment plans that are individually tailored to restore and maintain strong teeth, healthy gums, and a beautiful lasting smile. Each patient is treated as family, focusing on their most important needs first.
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Adjunct Faculty Member at Midwestern University School of Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Outside The Office
Dr. Chugg is the proud father of three boys, Owen, Jayden and Simon. He has been married for twenty years to his lovely wife, Stephanie. Dr. Chugg enjoys spending time with his family on vacations to new and exciting places. His personal hobbies are lecturing on dentistry and pharmacology, gardening, wood carving, running, biking, hiking, and learning more hobbies.
Amy Brown
Practice Manager
Amy is committed to her job in the dental office. She prides herself on keeping her team's mentality and looks forward to making every patient feel as comfortable as possible in our office. Though Amy has lived most of her life in the Phoenix Valley, she did not start her life here. Raised in a military family that moved frequently, she was born in Rota, Spain.
Education And Experience
Amy comes to Paseo Family Dental & Dentures with a wealth of experience and knowledge, having been in the dental field for over 25 years. She started young as a dental assistant in an Endodontics office and worked there for 12 years. Eventually, opportunities arose, and she moved to the front office, where she has worked in management for the last 13 years.
Outside The Office
When Amy is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, and two fur babies, Penny and Johnny. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her close friends and family whenever possible. If you want to find her happy place, she will be toes deep in the sand at the nearest beach.