Dr. Katharine Legaspi
General Dentist/Owner
Dentistry is truly in Dr. Katharine’s DNA. She is a third-generation dentist, proudly following in the footsteps of her grandmother, mother, aunt, and older sister. Before opening Smile Haus Dental Studio, she worked alongside her mother in the Bay Area, where she gained invaluable experience caring for patients in two thriving family practices.
Dr. Katharine earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of San Francisco and her doctor of dental medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Captivated by the desert during her training, she returned to Arizona and now calls Gilbert home.
Dr. Katharine is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. She understands that dental visits can feel intimidating, and she strives to create an atmosphere where patients feel at ease, replacing fear with comfort and trust through a gentle, personalized approach.
When she is not in the office, Dr. Katharine loves watching scary movies, attending music events, and spending time with her beloved cockapoos, Molly and Koda.
Dr. Kent Spurling
General Dentist/Associate
A native of Mesa, Dr. Spurling graduated as a Regents’ Scholar from Mountain View High School and earned a bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, in biochemistry from Arizona State University. Earning a scholarship to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, he graduated at the top of the class with his doctorate. Dr. Spurling went on to receive an officer’s commission and trained under leading specialists in the United States Air Force Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and maintains his commission in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Since entering civilian practice in Arizona, Dr. Spurling has stayed on the cutting edge of rapidly evolving dental research and technology. His commitment to dental excellence for his patients has earned him associate fellowship status from the World Clinical Laser Institute and fellowship status in the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the California Implant Institute. During a mercy mission to the Dominican Republic, Dr. Spurling met his wife, Viviana, who served as an interpreter for the ministry. He lives in Mesa with his wife Viviana and their children, Luke, Christopher, and Emilia. He finds balance as a teacher at his church and a dedicated father and husband.
The Team Behind Your Smile
At Smile Haus Dental Studio, the care you receive reflects the combined expertise, genuine warmth, and deep personal investment of two doctors who chose this community and this practice for reasons that go well beyond professional opportunity. Dr. Katharine brings third-generation dental heritage, a genuinely compassionate patient-first philosophy, and the kind of gentle, personalized approach that turns anxious patients into lifelong advocates for our practice. Dr. Spurling brings fellowship-level laser and implant expertise, military-trained discipline and precision, and a genuine commitment to clinical excellence that has defined his career at every stage. Together they have built something genuinely special at Smile Haus Dental Studio — a practice that is warm enough to feel like family, skilled enough to handle the most complex cases in-house, and honest enough to always put the patient’s best interest above everything else.
We are proud to serve Mesa, AZ and every community surrounding it. Call our office or book your appointment online today. We cannot wait to meet you.