Your Safford Dentists

Seth Skinner DDS

I was born and raised in the Gila Valley. Aside from the time I served on a church mission trip to Brazil and the time spent away at college, I have always lived here. I always knew that I wanted to live here and serve the people of this community.

I attended Pima High School and studied at Eastern Arizona College (EAC) and the University of Arizona. I received my dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. I am a third-generation dentist. My grandfather, the late Darrell D. Cluff practiced in the Valley over 67 years ago, and my father, Lynn W. Skinner practiced dentistry here in the Gila Valley for over 46 years. I am honored to carry on our family’s tradition of providing quality dentistry to the residence of Southeastern Arizona.

In my spare time, I enjoy backpacking, hunting, and spending time with my wife, Courtney, and our four beautiful children.

Keith Farr DDS

I was born in Anchorage, Alaska. My father was in the Air Force, and we moved several times until I was 14 when my father retired and we settled in Mesa, Arizona. I graduated from Westwood High School, and I served a mission for my church in Seoul, Korea. I am an alumni of Arizona State University (ASU) and Brigham-Young University (BYU). By the age of 12, I knew I wanted to be a dentist, and I finally made that a reality when I received my dental degree from Creighton University.

I have lived in Mesa ever since graduation and love it there. I have practiced general dentistry at my private practice in Mesa for the past 29 years and have come to the Gila Valley and practiced for over ten years. I really enjoy coming into the Gila Valley and providing the community with quality dental care.

I have five children that live throughout the country, and I enjoy spending time with all of them when I can. I love to fly, play racquetball, and ride quads at our family cabin.

Denver Palmer DMD

Dr. Palmer is an Arizona native. After serving the people of Australia for his church for two years, he attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then did an AEGD residency in Illinois to become sedation certified. After school, he began his career in the Air Force, traveling the world to give patients healthier smiles. Dr. Palmer has been practicing dentistry for ten years and is passionate about helping patients have a healthy smile. In his free time, he enjoys being active outdoors, sports, and adventures. But even more than that, he loves spending time with his wife, Debbie, and their seven kids.

Scott Lee, DDS

Dr. Lee’s family roots are generations deep in the Gila Valley. He graduated from Thatcher High School, and after serving a church mission in Idaho for two years, he met his wife Christy (East) while attending Eastern Arizona College. Just two months after they were married, they moved to Oklahoma for six years to finish his schooling. Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, and then they returned home and have felt privileged to raise five children and serve patients in the Gila Valley since May 2000.

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"Such a great place. We have been seeing Dr. Skinner for about 4 years now and he is awesome, kind and explains what needs to be done. If you have a tooth emergency they try to get you in ASAP. Yay for no more tooth pain! My kids don't dread going to the dentist anymore. The staff is so amazing and friendly. We HIGHLY recommend Copper Hills Dental."

-Braden

"This is a great office! It has a really nice atmosphere. Our whole family goes ranging from 6+ in age and all do well here. The staff is friendly and well experienced. They've always been great with my children, even when they were very little. Dr. Skinner is great and is very good at what he does! I would recommend this office hands down anytime anyone needs a referral to a dentist office!"

-KT

"Where do I start with this review. The staff is beyond amazing!! They are super friendly and caring. They always take the time to explain what procedures will be done and why. Dr Skinner is the best of the best. Their office is both inviting and comfortable. They offer credit options to pay as well. Super happy to be a patient here. Definitely recommend."

-Brianna

"The staff is wonderful and the dentist is very thorough in making sure that the patients issues are addressed. I have always been stressed when it comes to going to the dentist until I started coming here. Even my 4 year old child enjoys going here :)"

-Tamara