New Mexico Smile Center Staff

Dr. Montoya D.D.S.
	Dr. Montoya graduated from the University Of Missouri School Of Dentistry in 1985. He then completed a hospital residency at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Leavenworth Kansas. Since completing his dental training, he continues to pursue means by which he can better his clinical skills. Dr. Montoya is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, New Mexico Esthetic Study Club, the New Mexico Occlusion Study Club, American Academy of Dental Practice Administrators, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Montoya believes that staying current is essential to providing quality dental care to his patients. By using current dental technologies, he can provide cutting edge dentistry to those patients who demand quality. Dr. Montoya is a native of Albuquerque. He is married. His wife Dianna is a dental specialist, a periodontist. They are the proud parents of two dogs, Mack and Charlie. Dr. Montoya enjoys participating in clay target shooting, fishing, hunting, racquetball, golf, and working out at the gym.

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Sandra Bartee Dental Hygienist
	Sandra has been a dental hygienist for 30 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Dental Hygiene school. She has been instructing dental hygiene students since she graduated. Sandra has spent the majority of her years as a hygienist working with dental implant patients. Even after all these years, Sandra still enjoys practicing dental hygiene and teaching it. Her other interests include hiking, skiing, her miniature Dachshund and food of course!

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Jessica Bryson Dental Hygienist
	Jessica Bryson was in the U.S. Navy for 6 ½ years as a Dental Technician with 2 years experience in Dental Hygiene which led her to choose this as a career. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Mexico in 1993. She has been a hygienist for 17 years. She enjoys helping patients achieve optimal dental health. When not practicing dentistry she loves spending time with her husband Jack and her sons Dominic and Quinn. Jessica likes working out, hiking and travel.

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Michelle Dowdican Dental Hygienist
	Michelle is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Santa Fe. She attended the University of New Mexico where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Michelle has been registered hygienist with 23 years of experience. Michelle enjoys working with patients. Her first job was working as an assistant in a pediatric dental office. She also worked as a surgical assistant in a periodontal office. Michelle is certified in the use of dental lasers and local anesthesia. When she in not practicing dental hygiene, Michelle enjoys volunteer work with the Ronald Mc Donald house and spending time with you family including her dog Lola.

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Raeann Gerber Dental Assistant.
	Raeann graduated from Pima Medical Institute as a certified dental assistant. She has been working in the dental field for about 10 years. She was born and raised in Las Cruces New Mexico and then moved to Albuquerque New Mexico in 1999. She enjoys the opportunity of meeting and helping the patients through their treatment. Raeann enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies are collecting teddy bears and watching sports on tv. She is a diehard Chicago Bears fan.

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Latanya Bell Dental Assistant / Treatment Coordinator
	Latanya was born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico and has been in the dental field for 14 years now. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute and received her dental assisting license in 1996. After four years of assisting she became interested in the administrative aspects of running a dental office. Her responsibilities include occasional dental assisting, scheduling, processing insurance claims, and presenting treatment options to patients. Latanya enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel welcome. She has three children, two girls and one boy and also has 2 beautiful granddaughters. Her hobbies are softball, dancing, traveling, and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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Marie Campbell Office Manager
	Marie has been working in the field of dentistry for 24 years. She enjoys getting to know our patients; dentistry provides her the opportunity to connect with many people. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Albuquerque 7 years ago to be with her daughter and granddaughter. She has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Marie enjoys spending time with her family and her golden retriever “Sadie”. As office manager she oversees the employees, as well as billing, insurance, treatment plans scheduling and payroll.

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