Dr. Devin Giron is a thirteenth-generation resident of New Mexico. He established Vida Dental Studio in Santa Fewith a focus on dentistry as a critical component of total health and wellness. Dr. Giron chose to pursue dentistry because of his love for both science and the arts, and found that dentistry perfectly melded those two interests.
Dr. Giron graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. When away from the office, he enjoys many active pursuits such as fly fishing and gardening.
What separates us from other offices is that we are very comprehensive in our approach. We always want to give the patient the option to choose ideal dentistrydentistry thats comprehensive in nature and where they get to make the decisions. Dr. Giron
Dr. Detrik was born and raised in New Mexico, and always knew he wanted to set up a practice in his home state. With a father who designs custom homes and a mother who is an artist, Dr. Detrik always wanted a profession where he could combine engineering and the arts. He believes dentistry is the perfect combination of the two.
Dr. Detrik specializes in rehabilitation dentistry and making sure every patient is happy with their smile and walks out of Vida with complete confidence. Dr. Detrik holds two patents on dental equipment of his own design.
Dr. Detrik coined the term Total Health Dentistry, which is the central mission of Vidal Dental Studio. He says its about achieving just the right amountnot too much of one thing or too little of another. In other words, when health and beauty are in balance.
Dr. Detrik graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 2013 and has since completed extensive continuing education. Away from the office, Dr. Detrik loves to play flamenco guitar, garden, and spend time with his lovely wife and their two children.
Our bodies are capable of handling a great deal, but they prefer a state of natural symmetry and equilibrium, and that is what Vida Dental Studio seeks to provide for each and every patient. Dr. Detrik
Cindy truly sees her patients as family, and loves helping them experience the confidence that comes with a great smile. Cindy understands that patients often come in feeling nervous and uneasy. She makes a point to talk with patients and put them at ease, and to reassure them that they will be taken care of throughout their entire experience at Vida Dental Studio. Cindy also enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, and being out in nature.
Priscila is a strong believer in the mantra that, Oral health is a necessity, not a luxury. She is truly devoted to her practice and patients. Priscila is no stranger to dental anxiety herself, and sometimes cant believe she ended up as a Patient Coordinator! But understanding how an anxious patient is feeling has helped her empathize and relate to her patients on an entirely different level. She knows when to give advice or simply offer comfort. Priscila loves helping patients transform their smiles and is continually motivated to change more smiles for the better! Away from the office, Priscila loves spending time with her family and camping, hiking, bikingor anything that gets her outdoors.
Shanai feels passionately that an individuals overall health begins with good oral health, and that a person should look as beautiful on the outside as he or she feels on the inside. She helps patients overcome their dental anxieties by making sure they know that theyre not alone. She can relate because she also experiences dental anxiety! If Shanai needs to hold a patients hand while he or she receives anesthetic, she is happy to do so. When shes not helping patients, Shanai loves spending time with her husband and daughter, drawing, painting, getting tattoos, or simply being outside.
As a child, Alicia loved when a dental hygienist would visit her school and talk to students about oral health. Years later, her sister introduced her to the field of dental hygiene, and she has never looked back. She has noticed that many people simply dont understand how important oral health is, and how to take care of their teeth. Alicia loves helping educate patients on how to take care of their teeth and how simple, daily habits lead to good oral health. She loves the Santa Fe area and never plans to leave. Alicia enjoys cooking, baking, laughing, dancing, and spending time with her 13 nieces and nephews and recent fiance!
Vanessa graduated from Pima Medical Institute and has been working as a dental assistant for over 10 years. She loves using that experience to make sure patients are comfortable and taken care of while in her care.
Brittany makes a point to help patients feel comfortable during their entire dental care experience. She believes in the power of a smile, and that everyone deserves to feel happy and confident when they smile. She prides herself on being detail-oriented and informative, while making sure she doesnt overwhelm patients with too much information at onceespecially when theyre feeling stressed or anxious. Brittany loves working in Santa Fe and being part of such a fun, eclectic community. She has received the Golden Scaler Award honoring her outstanding clinical skills and judgment.
Jessica loves the friendliness of the patients she sees at Vida Dental Studio, and enjoys helping them feel good about themselves. She strives to be accommodating to patients and their individual needs or concerns, as well as flexible during the dental process. She gives every patient a warm welcome when they visit, and helps patients to thoroughly understand the individualized care they will receive. When shes not helping patients, Jessica enjoys spending time with her daughter and embracing her Pueblo culture and heritage.
Joey has been working in dentistry for over 20 years! Starting her career as a Certified Dental Assistant, Joey studied at the University of Maryland and the Community College of Baltimore where she graduated magna cum laude.
Helping patients see the important connection between oral health and overall systemic health is the focus of Joeys work. Her favorite thing about dentistry is all of the new scientific developments and technology that are continuously redefining the patient experience. Joeys passion for helping is most easily defined by the many years she has volunteered for Mission of Mercy dental events, providing free dental care to those in need in the community.
Coming to Santa Fe from her home state of Maryland, Joey continues to explore love cooking and fitness. Joey also enjoys spending her off time with the best dog in the world, Sadie, a min pin/Italian greyhound/chihuahua mix.
The Devin Giron, DDS Dental Membership Club is an option we offer for our patients who do not have dental insurance. For one low monthly payment, members receive standard preventive care, including cleaning and x-rays, and discounts on our other dental services. A membership plan is not dental insuranceit resembles a warehouse club membership, and like those memberships, there are different levels participants can choose.