Dr. Benjamin Zuniga, DDS

You might say surgery runs in the family. I saw my first oral surgery while joining my dad as a youth providing much needed care on a humanitarian trip where he and other dental professionals worked in an underserved population. I furthered that education as I worked in his office as an assistant throughout high-school and college.

As I pursued my degree at Arizona State University, it became clear to me that I wanted to join the dental profession as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. I worked hard to graduate "Summa Cum Laude" (with highest honor) and applied to dental school. My studies took me, my wife, and our small family to California where I attended The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

I was privileged to thrive there under wonderful instruction from mentors who prepared me for and helped me achieve the difficult task of matching to an excellent resident training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Yale New-Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Training was challenging, and the growth was immense for me and for my young family on the East Coast.

It was definitely worth the time and effort as it prepared me for the surgical career I plan to build throughout the rest of my life. I am committed to providing top-tier dental implant care to my patients while enjoying the relationships I build along the way. My wife and I enjoy raising our now large family of 7 children here in Arizona where we love sports, outdoor adventures, taking care of our pets, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets

Dr. Slovan grew up in Tucson, AZ. After graduating high school, it was off to Rutgers University where he earned a full football scholarship. Dr. Slovan graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and immediately purchased a private practice in Charleston, SC.    

Dr. Slovan now lives in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife, Rachel, and their two boys. When he is not helping Nuvia patients change their lives by providing full mouth dental implants. He enjoys traveling, coaching his boys sports teams, and spending time with his family.

Dr. John Lytle, originally from Glendale, California,  is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in Phoenix with  Nuvia and brings a wealth of experience. After graduating from the University of Southern California (USC), he practiced in Pasadena, CA for 35 years, honing his skills in oral surgery and general medicine. Dr. Lytle didn’t always know he would practice dentistry but followed in his father’s footsteps who was an oral surgeon as well.

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At Nuvia, Dr. Lytle combines his extensive experience in medicine and dentistry with a deep commitment to patient care. His approach is shaped by the belief that every patient deserves a confident smile, a principle he applies with every full mouth dental implant procedure.

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Personal Life

Outside the clinic, Dr. Lytle is a devoted family man with ten children. His love for family extends to his hobbies, which include raising animals like dogs, chickens, and goats, and tending to his garden. These pursuits reflect his nurturing nature and love for life.

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Dr. Lytle’s journey to Nuvia Dental Implant Center is a testament to his dedication to improving lives through oral health. He looks forward to meeting you and serving you in Nuvia’s Phoenix location.

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