At our office, we treat more than the tooth; we treat the person! We understand that good dentistry means finding ways to ensure that every part of your visit is comfortable and convenient. For us, that means opening early in the morning and staying late at night to suit your busy schedule. It means providing general dentistry, along with TMJ treatments, orthodontics and even special cosmetic services and tailoring them to meet your needs. And it means taking the time to listen to you to provide compassionate care whenever you come to our office.
Dr. Richard Argant was born in Port-Au Prince, Haiti. He relocated to New York City, NY at the age of 10 and remained there until the completion of his primary and secondary education. After high school, Dr. Argant attended Columbia Union College where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Minor in Chemistry. Dr. Richard Argant received his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1997. He completed his General Residency and Hospital Residency in 1998 at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Argant has also completed a Mini Residency in Rondeau Orthodontics, TMD and Sleep Medicine. In 2001 Dr. Argant , alongside Dr. R. Belfon published Methemoglobinemia A Case Report in the New Mexico Dental Journal. He has since obtained a Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry and is currently working toward his Masters in AGD. He also proudly holds a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Argant is a Member of several dental societies, such as International Association for Orthodontics, Mid-America Orthodontic Society, American Association for Functional Orthodontics, D.O.C.S Education (Oral Sedation Dentistry), American Academy of Facial Esthetics and many others.
After dental school Dr. Argant came to New Mexico to work in rural areas in need of dentist, shortly after New Mexico became his home. He has spent his career caring for the people of Deming and surrounding areas. Dr. Argant has a drive for education and is constantly studying something new. In his spare time he enjoys researching, learning, and teaching. He enjoys spending time with his family, a few rounds of golf at Top Golf, gardening and riding his Polaris Sling-Shot at local bike runs.