ZEPHYR COVE DENTAL CENTER - Key Persons
Dr. Scott Sumners is from Huntsville, Alabama. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Alabama for mechanical engineering and then got his dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before spending 6 years as a partner in a group practice in North Alabama.
Dr. Sumners focuses his training and continuing education on the technology that is constantly pushing dentistry forward. He has advanced training in digital impressions, Invisalign, reciprocating endodontic procedures and dental laser procedures. He enjoys learning this technology and building digital protocols to enhance the patient experience while minimizing visits to the dental office.
The mountains have always been his family's favorite place and they are so excited to now call Carson Valley home. His wife and two daughters reside in Minden with their two dogs, and a bearded dragon named Sprout. In his free time, Dr. Sumners enjoys music, cooking, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with his family.
Jan Miller has been in Lake Tahoe for 43 years, though she is originally from South Dakota. Jan was introduced to dentistry when she was 14 and worked as an assistant after school for her local dentist. She attended the University of South Dakota, where she got her hygiene degree. Jan moved to Lake Tahoe, where she met and married her husband of 38 years, Glenn, and raised her family. Jan has been with Zephyr Cove Dental Center for 32 years and just might know everyone in Lake Tahoe.
Jan is the proud grandmother of a rambunctious one-year-old and can be found all over the basin skiing, hiking, biking, and sailing.
Liz was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe. She went to Carrington College of Sacramento for Dental Hygiene and has been a dental hygienist for 10 years. She is very concerned about oral hygiene and its effect on a patient's overall health. She enjoys making every patient feel comfortable and believes in helping every patient find their best smile.
Liz enjoys spending time with her family camping, boating, and traveling the mountains.
Dr. Robert DeSipio is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a third-generation dentist who graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry-as did his father and grandfather. Before coming to Zephyr Cove Dental Center, Dr. DeSipio practiced for 25 years in Voorhees, NJ, where he helped build a multi-specialty practice focusing on advanced cosmetics and complex restorative procedures. Dr. DeSipio is also the former Medical Group Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. He obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and retired after 24 years of service. Dr. DeSipio's time in the military has given him the ability to have compassion for his fellow Americans and help those who cannot afford dental care. He was voted best dentist by South Jersey Magazine in 2016 and 2019 because of his ability to put his patients' needs above all else.
Dr. Desipio lives in Lake Tahoe with his wife and two children. You can find him in his spare time hiking, biking, and taking in the natural beauty of the area with his family.
Roberta is originally from Newton, Massachusetts, but has lived in the Tahoe area for 49 years. She fell in love with the area on her honeymoon and never left. She attended Northeastern University, where she studied business. Roberta found her passion for dentistry while watching her childhood Orthodontist work with patients. She then knew where she wanted her career to go. She is the engine that makes the office run smoothly. She is our problem solver and approaches every situation with a smile. She is there to answer any of our patient's questions and to make you feel as comfortable as she can.
Roberta loves spending time with her children and husband. You can find her in the Village shopping or spending time at the beach.