Our Team
Partners in your Dental Health
OUR STORY
Drs. Tom and Grace Giacobbi first met freshman year of dental school. They became fast friends and spent many hours studying together. After graduation, they were engaged and later married in Albany, NY (Grace’s home town). Growing tired of the long cold winters in Upstate New York, Drs. Tom and Grace packed their golf clubs and moved to Chandler, AZ in 1998. They had visited family in Arizona twice before, and selected Chandler because it is a family friendly, high tech community with tremendous growth.
Dr. Tom spent the next four years working as an associate at two offices and searching for a practice location. Dr. Grace has worked for the Gila River Healthcare Corporation from 1998-2002, providing dental care to the members of the Gila River Indian Community. It took three years to find, plan and build our office at the southwest corner of Queen Creek and Alma School Roads, but we think you will agree it was worth the wait. Drs. Tom and Grace have three children.
OUR DENTISTS
Thomas J. Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Tom is a native of Syracuse, NY. He graduated from Le Moyne College in 1991 with a BS in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Fine Arts. The next stop was Buffalo, NY to attend SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine until graduation in 1995. Dr. Tom served as senior class vice-president and received numerous graduation honors: Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award, Anthony Gugino Humanitarian Award and the Donald T. Kozlowski Memorial Award. Additionally, Tom served as the school delegate to the American Student Dental Association, the student branch of the ADA. Dr. Tom has continued his membership and in the American Dental Association as well as the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Tom moved to Albany after graduation to complete a two year General Practice Residency at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, and then he worked an additional year in private practice before relocating to Chandler, AZ in 1998. Dr. Tom received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry at their 2002 annual meeting in Hawaii.This award symbolizes excellence in the dental profession and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
L. Grace Giacobbi, DDS
Dr. Grace is a native of Albany, NY. She received her BA in Biology from SUNY at Buffalo in 1991 and four years later she graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Graduation honors include the International College of Dentists Award, American Association of Women Dentists Award, Teldyne Water Pik Award for Excellence in Removable Prosthodonitcs and the Fixed Prosthodontic Award. Dr. Grace moved to Albany after graduation to complete a General Practice Residency at the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center. Following residency, Grace transitioned to private practice in the Albany area before relocating to Chandler, AZ in 1998.
Dr. Peter Mpantas, DMD
Dr. Peter Mpantas graduated from the University at Albany with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He then went on to receive his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Thereafter, he completed a General Practice Residency at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Mpantas (pronounced “Bahn-dass”) is originally from New York and grew up in the suburbs of Long Island. His decision to pursue a career in dentistry was inspired by his early experiences working with his father, who was a contractor, and his sister, who is a dental hygienist. Working on houses and projects helped Dr. Mpantas appreciate the processes of planning and attention to detail. Dentistry appealed to him because it is a great mix of science and art. His ability to give patients their confidence back by improving their oral health and smiles is what makes this profession so rewarding to Dr. Mpantas. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, from fillings to implant restorations. His goal is to provide comprehensive care from the TMJ, muscles, to the teeth and surrounding tissues to transform his patients’ lives.
Dr. Mpantas is an active member of several local and national dental organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, and Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Mpantas met his wife, Leslie, a periodontist in the East Valley, while both were attending dental school. Together, they have a Labrador Retriever named Butters and are expecting their first child in September ‘24. They moved to Arizona to be closer to family. He enjoys hiking, golf, and hockey. Feel free to call him “Dr. Peter”.
OUR DENTAL TEAM
Our Mission
At Chandler Dental Health, we believe that our team can accomplish anything we set out to do. Our goals are to provide comprehensive care, exceptional service, and a pleasant environment. We have three simple rules:
Thank you for the opportunity to improve your dental health.
