Meet Our Team
Meet our Doctors
James Jennings, DDS (Pediatric Specialist)
Dr Jennings opened KID-1 Pediatric Dentistry in 1999 as the first full time pediatric dental office here in Casa Grande. Dr. Jennings grew up in the Midwest and was stationed with IHS in Sacaton, AZ in the early ‘90s and fell in love with the area. After completing his Pediatric Dental residency at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, he returned to the area and worked again on the reservation as he opened KID-1 Pediatric Dentistry. Dr Jennings has been roller skating since 5th grade and now wears his roller blades at the office. His favorite color is plaid, this is why the waiting room is plaid and the castle is known as Castle Plaid-A-Lot. He looks forward to seeing you soon and making KID-1 Pediatric Dentistry your child’s dental home.
Maureen Malingkas, DMD (Pediatric Specialist)
Maureen Malingkas is a board-certified pediatric dentist practicing for over 6 years. She became interested in dentistry while volunteering at the UC San Diego Free Dental Clinic.
From there, her love for service allowed her to visit the most remote areas of the world providing dental care during my many mission trips. “I love to travel and learn about different cultures. My favorite book series is Harry Potter. My favorite places in the world to visit are Havana, Cuba and Disneyland. My favorite foods are tacos and Honeycrisp apples. I am also a devoted Dodger girl.” In her free time you can find her shopping online, crafting and going on adventures with her husband and two pups, Beau Murphy (a Toy Poodle) and Mac Keju (a Maltipoo Chihuahua mix). “You and your child will be treated like family. I will provide comprehensive treatment which will benefit the health of your child. I will ensure the safest techniques are utilized in your child's treatment options to ensure your child receives the quality of care they deserve and need. I Can't wait to see you here at Kid-1 Pediatric Dentistry!
Sandy Rodney, DMD
“Dr. Sandy Rodney, DMD completed her dental degree in Gainesville, Florida at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Rodney is a general dentist, but has a true love for pediatric patients. She has been practicing for 10 years and she absolutely loves what she does. In her free time, she enjoys crafts, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their 3 children. She speaks Haitian Creole fluently and Spanish conversationally.”