Meet Our Team

Alma graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2007 before eventually joining Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc in June 2013. She contributes to the success of the office by working where she is needed between the front desk, back office or insurance work. She has been at Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc the longest and loves the practice’s core values and vision, as well as how the office and team are always growing and evolving. Alma has a husband and two children.

Judy graduated as a dental assistant in 1970 from Pima Medical Institute before expanding her duties at the University of Florida in 1977. She has worked at our office on and off since 1990 and enjoys the work that she does. But what she enjoys most is her patient families. She strives to give her best every day and to treat everyone with love and respect. Judy has two children and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, canning, cooking, camping, and volunteering at the community food bank and the Produce On Wheels nonprofit organization.

Alexis graduated from Pima Community College as a dental assistant in 2011, eventually joining our team in 2020. She enjoys the family-oriented team that she works with and appreciates how Dr. Granillo is conservative, caring, and always makes sure patients feel comfortable and informed. She always strives to work hard and communicate with her team. During her free time, Alexis enjoys being outdoors, going for walks, hiking, exercising and trying different things.

Judith went to Carrington College and graduated in 2014 as a dental assistant. She joined the practice in February 2022 and appreciates the respect that our dentist and team have for each other. She always wants to help out with patient care to make everyone feel comfortable, and she enjoys playing soccer on her days off.

Amber completed her certificate through Arizona Sunset School of Dental Assisting in 2018, after changing her major from dance because of a severe injury. She worked for two years at her internship before joining Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc in 2020. She considers herself an emergency on-call assistant for whenever help is needed. Amber loves how the practice is very family-oriented and how everyone is so kind. Dr. Granillo brings a lot of positive energy every day to work that makes the day easier. The practice also recognizes great work ethic and values its employees. It is a pleasure to get to know the team and patients.

Dr. Christopher Granillo is Amber’s uncle, and his wife, Brenda, is her aunt and godmother. Amber is so grateful for the support, donations and prayers from family and even patients for her son, Ezekiel, who has a congenital heart defect for which he has had two open heart surgeries. They have given her so much faith in the people who work at and come to Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc. She is happy to be part of this practice where everyone is respected, and the cleanliness and vibe of the office makes you want to be there.

In her spare time, Amber enjoys baking and dancing. She is currently the dance manager at Heart & Soul Kids Activity Center. Speaking of baking, if you would like to try one of her delicious homemade breads from Sweets Scratch Bakery, do not forget to brush and floss after those sweets!

Ashley started as a sterilization tech when she was a junior in high school, then went to Pima Medical Institute to become a dental assistant. She joined Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc in September 2022 and, since then, has not had a bad day at work. Team members and patients are always laughing. Ashley works with the team to keep the office clean and sanitized, and she works with Dr. Christopher Granillo to help treatments for patients run smoothly. She loves helping anxious patients feel easy and safe during their visit and is thankful to be a part of the team at Christopher Granillo DDS, Inc. Ashley likes being outdoors when the weather allows, especially for hiking and going to the park. She has two children.

Courtney came to work at our practice in December of 2020 and enjoys the variety of patients that she gets to work with. They are fun to talk to and learn from. She uses her 20-plus years of experience and knowledge in periodontics to help patients with their oral health. She enjoys scrapbooking and painting in her free time.

Harmony graduated in 2012 with honors from the Pima Community College dental hygiene program. She joined our team in June 2018 and loves the friendly work environment in which everyone works well together and is always willing to lend a hand. Harmony strives to provide a caring dental visit while helping patients work toward their optimal oral health. She has been married to her spouse, Daniel, for more than 10 years, and they have a 3-year-old daughter who was born on their wedding anniversary. She enjoys sewing clothes for her daughter in her spare time.

Helen graduated in 2003 from Pima Community College, where she also received her anesthesia license and laser dentistry certificate. She loves how we are a patient-oriented practice and how Dr. Granillo does what is best for the patient while always keeping their interests in mind. Helen is also very patient-oriented, as well as compassionate, self-driven and efficient. She is happily married and has two teenage daughters, and she is very proud of the women they are becoming. Helen loves to travel, trying new food, and exploring other cultures and languages.