Dr. Dana Perno has been a dentist for 38 years. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Perno later attended West Virginia University where he played basketball and started pursuing his dreams of becoming a dentist. He graduated with a BA from Cum Laude in 1983 and was nominated the arts and science student of the year.
Dr. Perno started his career in Maryland and was there for 20 years. He decided to follow his heart and decided to join The Grand Canyon state in 2003 and has been here ever since. Dr. Perno provides excellent patient care, making sure all his patients are on the right path to achieving the dental health record they wish to achieve. He treats patients and staff as if they are his family.
Dr. Perno enjoys spending time with his wife, who also happens to be named Dana, and their two little girls, Julia and Ella. The Perno family enjoys spending the weekend at their cabin in Pinetop, Arizona enjoying the fresh air, hiking, and biking.
Dr. Schmidt has been treating smiles for more than 15 years. He enjoys dentistry and his relationships with patients and team members. Dentistry is a great career for Dr. Schmidt because he has a great eye for small, important details… the same important details needed to create healthy mouths and smiles! He is also sensitive to the feelings of his patients, and he strives to make each appointment smooth, well communicated, and pain free. Family is important at Highrise Dental.
Dr. Schmidt met his lovely dentist wife while they were in training at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. The happy couple is blessed with a wonderful little boy that is the joy of their life!” Dr. Schmidt’s passion after family is bicycle racing, just ask him about bikes and see how it goes!






EXCELLENT Based on 16 reviews Posted on Google M WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly, attentive staff & dentist with a great view while you get your teeth cleaned!Posted on Google Lloyd BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Perno and his staff are amazing. I am very grateful to find a great dentist right in Midtown. Highly recommend.Posted on Google JoJo WheelerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This practice is wonderful. It's very clean, has the latest technology but mostly the doctor, Dr. Dana Perno is a great dentist. He and the team are knowledgeable, kind, ethical and very caring. I recommend this practice to everyone.Posted on Google Mara de Luca FunkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have really high expectations when it comes to my health. Colleen went above and beyond- she cleaned my teeth *so* well. She was an excellent hygienist. The admin staff is also really attentive, patient, and kind. I could tell everybody there had actually read my chart- and cared- so I will be returning for some restorative work.Posted on Google Colleen BonnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr David and his staff are so helpful. I never have to wait a long time for appointments and the fit me in quickly when I have an emergency. They are kind and help out you at ease when I am nervous.Posted on Google Steve TuckerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Davis and his staff are professional and friendly with personality plus. I have been going to them for years and only have positive experiences. Special mention to Colleen who makes teeth cleaning almost fun.Posted on Google Sandy BahrTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I appreciate the COVID precautions and the good care with both the temporary and permanent crowns.
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