SINCE THE AGE OF three and a half, Dr. Kaiyra Salcido knew she wanted to be a dentist. Raised in Silver City, one of Kaiyras earliest memories is meeting her dentist for the first time. I remember thinking, this man is here to help, she says, and ever since, Ive wanted to be a dentist. She realized that dream in 2012, after she graduated from dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She has worked in public health however, Artistic Smiles and Airway Institute are her first independent practices. They specialize in the overall health of the mouth, not just the teeth. In partnership with the Airway Institute and using modern, FDA approved approaches and appliances, Dr. Salcido takes an integrative approach to tackling problems like sleep apnea, difficulty breathing, fatigue, migraines, depression, and more.
Aolani strengthens our team with her vibrant personality and compassionate care. After re-locating from Phoenix, Aolani graduated from Cobre High School and went on to offer her services in the day care for two more years. When she isnt greeting our patients at the front desk or assisting Dr. Salcido in the operatory, she spends much of her free time setting up her new home and hanging out with cherished family. Her hobbies include putting her specialty baking skills to the test and playing with her dogs Bambi & Nova.
Ryan first discovered Grant County as a teen, but it wasnt until twelve years ago that she started calling Silver City home, when she returned to raise her own family. She has since been working in a range of health care fields including pediatrics, hospice, pain management, dental and now airway! Ryan joined the team in the early spring of 2020 and is thrilled to take any opportunity to educate the community about all of the new ways we can help people breathe, sleep and grow. I am so proud to be a part of this dental team, I love giving folks around here more reasons to smile she says. When Ryan isnt involved in airway education or dental assisting she can be found at home enjoying time with her family, playing with her dog Felix, or playing video games with friends.