MOUNTAINSIDE DENTAL CARE - Key Persons


Dr. Conrad Drinkwater

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Member of the Mountainside Dental Care Team
  • Dentist Oro Valley - Mountainside Dental Care Dr. Conrad Drinkwater
Dr. Conrad Drinkwater was born in England and moved to the United States when he was eight years old. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California, and graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. With a background in team sports and past work experience as a tutor, Dr. Drinkwater loved learning about fitness, nutrition, and teaching others from an early age. Dr. Drinkwater was awarded his Dental degree by UCSF School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He earned honors and commendations which placed him at the top of his class and was granted membership in OKU, the national dental honors society. He also served as president of Xi Psi Phi, an international dental fraternity, providing academic help and community service events. After graduating, Dr. Drinkwater completed a General Practice Residency at UNLV Las Vegas, gaining experience in advanced procedures such as dental implant placement, root canals, and surgical extractions. Dr. Drinkwater is passionate about helping his patients restore and maintain their oral health. He is focused on actively listening to any concerns and questions, educating and communicating in a way that is easy to understand, and helping to reduce fear or anxiety about dental procedures. He is well-versed in all aspects of dentistry, and strives to continue increasing his knowledge base through continuing education and application of the latest techniques and technology, much like Dr. Crosby. Dr. Drinkwater moved to Tucson with his wife Kathy (also Dr. Drinkwater) when she matched into residency in internal medicine. They are expecting their first child towards the end of 2020. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Drinkwater enjoys playing soccer, exploring local restaurants, hiking, traveling both international and domestic, and exercising. Despite the active lifestyle, he also enjoys relaxing at home with his two cats and reading books.

Dr. Joshua Crosby

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Member of the Mountainside Dental Care Team
  • Dentist Oro Valley - Mountainside Dental Care Dr. Joshua Crosby
Dr. Joshua Crosby is a highly-qualified general, family and cosmetic dentist. Dr. Crosby earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond where he received several commendations, including but not limited to, fixed prosthetic/cosmetic dental work and special care of pediatric patients with disabilities. He is a member of reputable organizations like the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association and the Southern Arizona Dental Association. Dr. Crosby enjoys helping create healthy, beautiful smiles that give his patients confidence and a great smile. He works to relieve any pain that his patients may be experiencing. Dr. Crosby has a love for learning and continues to implement the latest in dental technology to help patients create that perfect smile they have always wanted. Dr. Crosby grew up in a small town in central Utah and graduated from Utah Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Crosby had many valuable work experiences as he was finishing his undergraduate program: he started his own small business, worked as a radio sports announcer, as a Dutch-speaking customer service agent, and as a mentor for persons with disabilities. Dr. Crosby is married to Heidi (who grew up in Oro Valley) and is the father of six amazing children. He enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, riding bikes together as a family, swimming in the Arizona sun, snowboarding (in Utah, of course), and reading.