About West Valley Smile Co.

A dental home built on trust.

We opened West Valley Smile Co. with one belief: that going to the dentist should feel less like a transaction and more like being cared for by someone who knows you. Here's the practice — and the person — behind that promise.

Meet your dentist

Meet Dr. Belema Ogbanga-Farinas.

Dr. Belema Ogbanga-Farinas is a West Valley native with a passion for creating a more personal, comfortable, and relationship-centered dental experience for her community. Having grown up in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix area, she is proud to now serve the area that helped shape her.

Dr. Farinas has been in dentistry for nearly 10 years, beginning her career in dental hygiene before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. She graduated from her dental hygiene program in 2017 and later completed both her DMD and Master of Public Health degrees concurrently , reflecting her belief that dentistry is deeply connected to whole-person health and overall wellness.

Throughout her career, Dr. Farinas has developed a philosophy centered around intentional care, honesty, patient education, and building long-term relationships. She believes dentistry should feel welcoming, transparent, and tailored to each individual. Her goal with West Valley Smile Co is to combine modern, technology-forward dentistry with a warm and calming environment where patients truly feel cared for.

She enjoys all aspects of family and restorative dentistry. Helping patients regain confidence in their smiles is her top priority.

Outside of the office, Dr. Farinas loves spending time with her husband, their two daughters, and their dog. As both a dentist and a mom, she understands the importance of compassionate care, trust, and creating positive healthcare experiences for the entire family.