NAME: Daniel F. Galindo

BUSINESS NAME: Daniel F. Galindo, D.D.S., P.C., DBA Galindo Prosthodontics

CONTACT INFORMATION: 8877 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 100, 623-236-9133; galindoprosthodontics@gmail.com

TOWN/NEIGHBORHOOD: Arrowhead

HOURS OF OPERATION: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND HIGHLIGHTS: Dr. Daniel F. Galindo is a board-certified prosthodontist recognized for his expertise in full-arch implant rehabilitation and advanced restorative dentistry. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, he earned his dental degree from the Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry before completing his prosthodontic specialty training at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. He later served as assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

In addition to his private practices in Scottsdale and Peoria, Galindo remains actively engaged with major professional organizations.

Galindo has authored multiple scientific publications and lectures nationally and internationally on prosthodontics, implant dentistry, and the evolving digital integration of full-arch treatment solutions.

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT DOING BUSINESS HERE: What I appreciate most about doing business in Arizona — especially in the Phoenix metro area — is the combination of opportunity, community, and forward momentum. This is a region that continues to grow, attract families, and invest in its future, which creates a strong foundation for building long-term patient relationships and a sustainable healthcare practice.

I also value the collaborative culture among dental professionals here. From a practical standpoint, the ability to build, expand, and innovate without unnecessary barriers has allowed us to grow from our original Scottsdale location into our new Peoria office serving the West Valley. It’s a place where effort is rewarded, relationships matter, and you can still practice at a high level while building a meaningful life for your family.

PREVIOUS OCCUPATION AND WHY I LEFT: I previously served as an assistant professor in the department of prosthodontics and operative dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. In that role, I was deeply involved in teaching, clinical care, and mentoring residents and dental students in advanced restorative and prosthodontic principles. It was an academically rewarding and intellectually stimulating position that I truly valued.

In early Spring of 2002, I visited Phoenix for the first time. What began as a simple visit quickly became a turning point for our family. We were immediately drawn to the beauty of the desert, the warmth of the community, and the opportunity to build something of our own in a growing and dynamic region. By the summer of that year, we made the decision to relocate permanently.

Looking back, it remains one of the best decisions we have made as a family.

WHAT I AM PROMOTING: We are a family-owned Prosthodontic practice that has proudly served the Scottsdale community since 2003. Built on a foundation of trust, clinical excellence, and long-term patient relationships, our practice has grown through decades of referrals from both patients and dental colleagues.

In September of 2025, we expanded to a second location in Peoria to better serve the West Valley. Our mission is to provide predictable, ethical, and esthetically driven prosthodontic care while supporting our referring dentists and strengthening the standard of care throughout the region.

WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT AND WHY: What excites me most is the opportunity to bring together everything that has shaped my career — academic training, clinical excellence, and a family-centered philosophy — into a practice that continues to grow with purpose.

After more than two decades in Scottsdale and now with our expansion into Peoria, I’m energized by the chance to extend that level of care to a broader community. The West Valley is growing rapidly, and many patients there have historically had limited access to comprehensive prosthodontic and implant-based solutions. Being able to provide full-arch rehabilitation, complex restorative care, and high-level treatment planning in that community is deeply meaningful to me.

At this stage of my career, it’s not just about doing great dentistry — it’s about building something enduring, supporting colleagues, and serving our communities with integrity and excellence.

MY FAMILY: My family is at the center of everything we’ve built. When we made the decision to leave Connecticut and move to Arizona in 2002, it wasn’t just a career move—it was a choice about the kind of life we wanted to create together. That decision allowed us to put down roots in a community that values growth, balance, and long-term relationships.

Our practice reflects those same values. Being family-owned means we treat our patients, our team, and our referring doctors the way we would want our own family to be treated — with warmth, honesty, and consistency.