About Your Dentist

"I love changing people's lives by providing them with bright and healthy smiles. Excellent dental health is vital to a patient’s overall health, and that's my goal with every single person that walks in my door."

My Mission

“My mission is to improve people's lives by providing my patients with the best dental care experience possible in a relaxed and professional environment.”

Formal & Continuing Education

Dr. Kuo is a graduate of Northwestern University Dental School. He has received extensive continuing education in general dentistry, endodontics, dental implantology, and Invisalign invisible braces. He has completed cosmetic dentistry training through PAC-Live and Heartland Aesthetics Continuum. Dr. Kuo also serves as a mentor Doctor for both Heartland Aesthetics Continuum and Advanced Endodontics hands-on courses.

Life & Hobbies

Dr. Kuo was born in Taiwan and grew up in California. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in molecular cell biology, then continued on to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist at Chicago's Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Kuo's career began in central Illinois where he worked for 15 years before moving to Arizona in 2016. Dr. Kuo has been a part of the Happy Valley family ever since! When he is not at the office, Dr. Kuo enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He has various hobbies that include hiking, painting, and car racing!

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine – Boston, Massachusetts  

Master of Science in Biomedical Science
Midwestern University School of Health Science – Glendale, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Minor in Chemistry
San Francisco State University – San Francisco, California

At Tufts University, Dr. Javidi was a recipient of the Dr. Alfred sher, DG62, and Mrs. Suzi Osher Endowed Scholarship. He plans to focus his dental efforts on aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry.  

Life & Hobbies

In his free time, Dr. Javidi enjoys spending time with his loving support system, including his mother Shirin, father Masoud, Uncle Ahmad, and fiancée, Pouneh.