Russell J. Crane, DMD
Dr. Crane was raised in the rural countryside of Southern Idaho, where he learned the value of hard work while growing up on a dairy farm alongside his father and four brothers. His interest in dentistry began through the local Boy Scouts, where his Scoutmaster, who was also a dentist, inspired him to pursue a career in the field.
Dr. Crane earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University in 2015 before receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Arizona in 2019. Committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive care, he completes more than 60 hours of continuing education each year. His advanced training includes restorative and cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontal treatment, airway and breathing, endodontics, oral surgery, and digital dentistry.
Dr. Crane is certified in Invisalign® clear aligner therapy, laser dentistry, and CDOCS CEREC digital dentistry. He has also completed advanced training in SPEAR Facially Generated Smile Design and Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy, as well as hands-on clinical courses with Dr. Gordon Christensen. He is a member of the American Dental Association®, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Society, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and SPEAR Education.
Dr. Crane has practiced in Glendale, Arizona, for nearly five years. His goal is to provide comprehensive, necessary, and ethical dental care that improves both the health and beauty of each patient’s smile. He believes patients should feel heard, understood, and confident in their care. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Crane is also able to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients and help make their dental experience more comfortable and personalized.
Outside the office, Dr. Crane and his wife enjoy spending time with their five children. His favorite activities include playing games with his family, swimming, attending sporting events, working together in the yard or garage, playing guitar, experimenting with new recipes on the smoker, and trying new restaurants with his wife.
Dr. Crane is also passionate about serving others through his church and community. His service has included Veteran Dental Service Day, DOCare Guatemala Dental Outreach, Smile Generation Serve Day, the Marfan Syndrome Symposium, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Amanda Pharo, DDS
Dr. Amanda Pharo is a New Orleans native who relocated to Arizona with her family in 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Loyola University New Orleans and began her career with Ochsner Health System, where she spent nine years focused on improving the patient experience. Her work in Human Resources deepened her appreciation for compassionate, high-quality healthcare and led her to explore innovative ways to support exceptional patient outcomes. Inspired to provide direct patient care, Dr. Pharo returned to school and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Raised in a medical family, she was the first to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Pharo is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, and Arizona Dental Association. She is committed to continuing education and personalized, compassionate care. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, and their three children, and is grateful to care for the Arizona community.
