Kyle Rush, DMD
Dr. Kyle Rush grew up in Ahwatukee, Arizona where he spent his youth hiking, rock climbing, and exploring the beautiful landscape of Arizona. He attended Arizona State University, where graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelors in Biology and a minor in Spanish. He then went on to attend the Medical University of South Carolina, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2012.
After dental school Dr. Kyle immediately returned to the Phoenix area to work alongside his father, Dr. David Rush, and he has been here with our team ever since. Dr. Kyle enjoys all aspects of general and restorative dentistry, including endodontics (root canal therapy) and oral surgery. He believes strongly in the importance of patient education and doctor-patient communication and prides himself on being able to explain his diagnoses and treatment plans to his patients’ satisfaction. He strives to help his patients of all ages feel at ease at the dental office. He genuinely wants each and every patient to be happy with their experience at the office and with the results they take home with them.
When out of the office, if he’s lucky, you can find Dr. Kyle outdoors, exploring everywhere from Sedona to the rim of the Grand Canyon with his family. Lately, however, a lot of his time is spent closer to home as he and his wife, Caitlin, recently welcomed their third child (a baby boy) into the family! With a little girl and now two small boys, they are learning to juggle a newborn baby with school, soccer games, and dance recitals and they wouldn’t have it any other way. (Don’t worry—they will still make time for outdoor exploring whenever they can!)
Dr. Kyle is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Arizona Dental Association.
What is your greatest fear?
Manatees. Hands down. Just look at them for heaven’s sake!
What is the most interesting trip you've ever taken? Why?
In dental school I had the opportunity to visit Ecuador with a dental missionary group. We spent a week in Quito treating and educating patients who otherwise may not have received quality care. My colleagues were inspiring and the people were so kind and grateful. Opportunities to serve like that are the essence of medicine.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
One time my dad got my mom a vacuum cleaner for valentines day. I remember riding in the car later that day with him on the way to See’s Candies to get something more appropriate and my dad said to me, “Never do that...”.
What are you most passionate about professionally?
My favorite moments in dentistry are the ones where I make a difference: When I get someone out of pain or can fix the chipped tooth that has been bothering a patient for years. Making beautiful anterior composite restorations can change a person’s whole smile in a matter of minutes! Instant gratification! I love that!
What favorite treat puts you in a great mood?
Orange sweet rolls. The Pillsbury ones. Not even fancy boutique bakery ones, I want the grocery store ones in the tube.