Dr. Trent Cox is an Arizona native. He attended highschool in Tempe then moved on to Arizona State University. He took a two year break from his education to go to the Domican Republic on a church mission where he enjoyed learning and becoming fluent in Spanish. After returning to Arizona he completed dental school and earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree (DMD) at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. It was there that he also received his certificate in Public Health, Certificate in Orthodontics and his Doctor of Health Science degree (DHSc). He also completed the process to become board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Cox is active in his church and enjoys all outdoor activities. He is an accomplished long distance runner having competed in running races ranging from 1 mile to 100 mile ultramarathons. He also loves competing in mountain biking and road cycling races. He enjoys hiking with his last hike being Mt. Whitney and his favorite being the Grand Canyon. Dr. Cox loves the process of setting goals and working hard to accomplish his goals. Most importantly, Dr. Cox is a family man. He and his wife Carrie are the parents of four children, 3 girls and a boy. Dr. Cox loves being an orthodontist and considers it his dream job. Dr. Cox considers creating beautiful smiles one of the most fulfilling pursuits in his life.