RIVER CITY DENTAL - Key Persons


Dr. Amin Nasehi

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  • Member of the Your Fort Smith Dental Team
Dr. Amin Nasehi has traveled the globe to put his education, training and talents to work for the good of society. From New York to the Himalayas and many places in between, he has shared goodwill by using his skills to provide dental care for those in need. Dr. Nasehi has volunteered locally in Fayetteville, Arkanasas to provide exams and extractions, Special Olympics in Buffalo, New York to provide oral exams to both children and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities, up to more complex procedures such as extractions and restorations in Senegal, Africa as well as the Dominican Republic. Dr. Nasehi earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University at Buffalo, New York. While there, he also served as a Clinical Assistant in Fixed Prosthodontics and Implantology. Post graduation, Dr. Nasehi pursued a 3 year Specialty training in Prosthodontics at Stony Brook University, New York. This provided extra clinical training focused on Complex Dental procedures, Cosmetic dentistry, Implant surgery and Dentures.

Dr. Emily Steininger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Your Fort Smith Dental Team
Dr. Emily Steininger grew up in Fort Smith, AR. Her interest in dentistry began in college when a family friend and mentor hired her as a dental assistant and encouraged her to pursue dentistry. Dr. Steininger attended the University of Arkansas for undergrad and graduated dental school in 2011 from the UT-Health Science Center in Memphis. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, biking, swimming, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Dr. Peyton Aven

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  • Member of the Your Fort Smith Dental Team
Dr. Peyton Aven is originally from Senatobia, Mississippi where he graduated from Magnolia Heights High School. After graduating, Dr. Peyton earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Ole Miss University of Mississippi. He then attended dental school at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Dean Odonatological Societies and graduated with honors in 2013. When he's not at the office, you'll find Dr. Peyton spending quality time with his wife Haley, and two daughters Piper and Greer. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys anything deer related. Dr. Aven believes in treating every patient as if they were family and makes it his top priority to provide a comfortable dental experience with excellent care for the entire family.