She was raised in Southern California and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education in Los Angeles, California. She received her undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), making her a lifelong Bruin at heart. Before entering the dental field, Dr. Rawson worked as a preschool teacher and biology research assistant. It was through these experiences that she learned she not only loved science, but she also enjoyed working creatively and interacting with children.

After completion of her dental graduate studies, she completed a General Practice Residency at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital where she provided comprehensive care focusing on prosthetics, oral surgery and hospital dentistry with veterans and homeless patients. Her love for children and families motivated her to pursue additional years of specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry on the islands of Hawaii with the NYU Lutheran Medical Center (now known as NYU Langone). Dr. Rawson has experience in both private practice and community health center settings in Albuquerque, New Mexico and throughout the islands of Hawaii (mostly in Kona, Big Island but also in various locations in Oahu and Maui). She has also served as a faculty member supervising and training pediatric dental residents as they obtain their specialty education with the West Hawaii Community Health Center and NYU Langone Medical Center.

She stays involved in community dental outreach programs and has participated in volunteer trips to Guatemala and the Philippines. Dr. Rawson also values the importance of continuing education and stays up to date with all clinical guidelines and recommendations through her participation with the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), the ABPD (American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), the COD (College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry), and the American Dental Association (ADA). She also holds memberships with the New Mexico Dental Association and Albuquerque District Dental Society.

She is married to Christian Rawson, is a mother to an adorable two-year old girl named Chloe and recently welcomed their new daughter Ellie to the family in March, 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, water activities and traveling to new global destinations.

Danielle has been part of our ABQ Pediatric Dentistry team since 2005. You will find her cheerfully helping families in our front office and is known as our insurance whiz. She received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from UNM and lives in Sandia Park with her husband, who works at Sandia Labs. They have three dogs, Olive, Bernadette, and Biscuit. Danielle loves her job and genuinely cares about all of the children she sees. She is passionate about helping patients grow up healthy.

Dede moved to Albuquerque from Boston and has been with ABQ Pediatric Dentistry since 2019. You will find her at the front desk greeting every family with her warm and nurturing smile. She is proud to be part of a team that makes each childs dentist visit fun and exciting. She loves to watch the kids run happily into the office! Dede enjoys working in a positive environment. She previously worked as an administrator for patients with neurological and neuromuscular disorders. She also graduated from Boston University with a Bachelors Degree in French and Business. She met her husband in Paris and has been married for 30 years. They worked in ministry together in Paris, Montreal and Boston. Outside of the office, Dede loves being Mom to her children who live in Boston and Minneapolis. She is also proud to be a Grandma to her first grandson. She is an artist at heart and loves to quilt and create in her studio. She spends the weekends with her husband hiking, fishing and discovering the amazing history and diverse culture of this part of our country.

Suzanne has been a certified dental assistant for more than 45 years and she still loves what she does! She has been with ABQ Pediatric Dentistry since 2005. You will find her familiar smiling face as she gives parents helpful information about brushing, flossing, diet and how to take care of their childrens teeth. She wants everyone to have a pleasant dental experience and strives to help anxious children overcome their worries and begin to look forward to their future checkups. Outside of the office, she enjoys being with her three grown children and thirteen grandchildren. No rocking chairs or needlepoint for this Grandma though, as she has won medals for target shooting in the Senior Olympics! She is originally from Minnesota but has happily called Albuquerque her home for many years. Her favorite restaurant is Wecks and you may also find her at an APS band concert.

Brandi has been a certified dental assistant since 2016 and loves working with children! She has been with ABQ Pediatric Dentistry since 2019. You will find her teaching children how to take care of our teeth as she makes them feel comfortable in the dental offices with her happy smiles and jokes. She previously worked at a pediatric dental office in Santa Fe, NM. She was born and raised in Northern New Mexico and has a fraternal twin sister. She loves to visit the museums in Albuquerque, including the Natural History Museum near Old Town. Brandi also enjoys concerts and movies, especially the Cinemark Movies 8 Theater which is right down the street from our office. Her favorite restaurant is Dions (you cant beat Dions ranch)!

Dr. Audrey Rawson is devoted to continuing the legacy of Dr. Rachelle Shaw in serving the children of Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Dr. Shaw began practicing pediatric dentistry in 1982 and in March of 2020, Dr. Rawson acquired her dental practice ABQ Pediatric Dentistry.

The office continues to remain a locally, privately owned and operated pediatric dental practice. You will continue to be greeted with the loving smiles and faces of the same front and back office family. Dr. Rawson and her team promise to continue the tradition that Dr. Shaw has created, which is treating everyone like family where children receive care that is always above and beyond in our space-themed dental office.

Our space themed office atmosphere is engaging and fun and offers children the opportunity to travel to outer space without leaving the ground. Futuristic technology such as iPads and Kindle Fires are loaded with fun games to play and theilluminated rocket in our waiting areamake your childs mind soar long after their visit to the dentist.

Our entire team is experienced in working with children and provides gentle andcompassionate dentistry in a fun and engaging manner. Dr. Audrey Rawson is Board-Certified and a Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry with experience in pediatric dentistry, general dentistry and early childhood education. Treating each patientas she would her own child, Dr. Rawson takes a conservative approach to pediatric dentistry with a focus onprevention and education.

In addition to offering advanced technology such as iPads and Kindle Fires for our patients to enjoy, we also utilize technologies such as digital x-rays for reduced radiation exposure and electronic medical records that help to streamline your childs visit. Our office also uses only amalgam-free andBPA-freerestorative materials to protect your childs dental and overall health.

At the end of every visit, your child will be able to visit with Sabrina the Tooth Fairy, who lives inside a magic mirror in our office. Sabrina can chat with them and offer magical advice on dental care. Sorry parents, Sabrina does not make house calls!