DENTIST-LED, FUTURE-FOCUSED: MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Osete is a native of Nogales Arizona and a graduate of Nogales High School. He attended the University of Arizona and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry in 1987.

Following graduation he moved to Denver Colorado for four years. He attended the University of Colorado School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1992. Dr. Osete continued his education by completing a residency in General Practice at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington Kentucky. He received his certificate in 1993.

Soon after completing his residency Dr. Osete returned to Tucson and began practicing in a local clinic, then in 1995 he partnered with Dr. Hiram Cervantes to open Arizona Sunset Dental. They have been partners ever since.

In 2022 Dr. Osete obtained his Healthcare Mini-MBA from the U of A Eller College of Management. He also keeps up with the ever-changing technology in dentistry by taking over 35 hours of CE (continuing education) credits per year locally and throughout the United States.

He is a certified Solea Doctor and a member of:

• American Dental Association
• Arizona Dental Association
• Pima Dental Study Club
• Spear Faculty Club
• CDOCS Mentor

When not at his practice, Dr. Osete enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and two grandchildren. He also enjoys running, bicycling, playing guitar, and singing.

Dr. Hiram Cervantes is a University of Arizona graduate, class of 1986. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1991 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. 

Upon graduating, he returned home to Tucson and began practicing dentistry. He has also taught at the Pima Community College as a clinical instructor for the Dental Hygiene School.

Dentistry has progressed and continues to improve our oral health. Dr. Cervantes is committed to continuing his knowledge and education of new procedures and changes in dentistry.

He is an active member of the following professional Dental Education Groups:

• Pima Dental Study Club
• Tucson Advance Cosmetic and Restorative Dental Study Club
• Dental ED Study Club
• SPEAR Faculty Club Member
• Director/Instructor at Arizona Sunset Dental School of Dental Assisting.

When he is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys cycling in the Tucson mountains, and deep sea fishing.