Skilled care. Kind people.

Dr. Kris Volcheck is the founder and CEO of Brighter Way Institute, the nonprofit organization behind The Bob & Renee Parsons Center for Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. He opened the organization’s first dental clinic in 2001 to care for people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. That mission grew to include children, veterans, working families, and others who face barriers to affordable oral healthcare.

After earning his dental degree from Emory University in 1985, Dr. Volcheck moved to Arizona and opened a private dental practice in Globe. He later completed a Master of Business Administration. His volunteer work with Central Arizona Shelter Services showed him how many uninsured and underinsured people were going without comprehensive dental treatment and inspired him to build a more accessible model of care.

Under Dr. Volcheck’s leadership, Brighter Way Institute has developed into a comprehensive nonprofit dental organization serving vulnerable communities throughout the Phoenix area. His vision continues at Parsons through high-quality pediatric and orthodontic care that puts children and families first, regardless of their background or insurance status.

Dr. Thuy B. Ngo brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to the children and families she serves. She is especially committed to young patients with special healthcare needs and works to make dental care safe, personal, and reassuring for children and teens who may need additional support.

Dr. Ngo has extensive training in comfort-focused dentistry, including intramuscular and intravenous sedation. She holds hospital privileges at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she provides dental treatment under general anesthesia for patients who require advanced care. Her experience allows her to tailor treatment to each patient’s medical, behavioral, and accessibility needs.

After graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1994, Dr. Ngo spent 26 years in private practice before joining the Brighter Way team. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Ngo also gives her time to dental missions in Arizona, across the United States, and in communities throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. At Parsons, families value her gentle manner, broad clinical experience, and dedication to ensuring that every patient can receive compassionate, appropriate dental care.