Dr. Cito was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Cito is married and has three grown children. He attended the University of New Mexico, where he graduated and decided to attend dental school. He went to dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. During these four years of dental school, Dr. Cito decided to specialize in pediatric dentistry. He completed a residency in pediatric dentistry at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. The intense training Dr. Cito received at the residency program better prepared him to care for his young patients. Following the completion of the residency program, Dr. Cito moved back to Albuquerque in 1979 to open Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates and serve the children and rural communities of New Mexico. Dr. Cito has been practicing as a pediatric dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for 39 years and is very proud to continue serving children across the state.
In his spare time, Dr. Cito enjoys heading to Elephant Butte reservoir for the weekend and trying his hand at fly fishing the many different rivers the southwest has to offer. Dr. Cito is also a huge Lobos fan, and he attends as many Lobos sporting events throughout the year as time permits. Dr. Cito is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He serves as a board member for Community Dental located in Albuquerque. Dr. Cito is dedicated to providing the best care for his patients in a safe and friendly environment.
Dr. Mike is a Board Certified pediatric dentist and is the eldest son of Dr. Cito. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mike is married and has one daughter and one son. He received his bachelors degree from New Mexico State University. He then attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School during which he decided to specialize in the field of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Mike studied two additional years while attending a residency program at Oregon Health and Sciences University, which further educated him to meet the unique needs of his young patients. Dr. Mike is now a pediatric dentist that will treat patients in the traditional office setting as well as treat our patients while they are under general anesthesia.
Dr. Mike is committed to providing the best possible care and treatment for all the patients that visit Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates. Dr. Mike, during his spare time, enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family, but most of all, Dr. Mike loves to care for his patients. Dr. Mike is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
At Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates, we have eight dental assistants with a very diverse set of qualifications to better serve our patients. This group of wonderful employees will be seeing all of the patients that walk through our door. Our assistants create a comfortable and safe environment for all of our patients. They are all extremely qualified and dedicated to serving our patients in the best way that they can.
Dr. Cito and Dr. Mike, along with our team, are expertly trained and certified to treat our patients with complex medical histories, as well as patients with special needs. We can offer specialized care for patients that might require a more intimate dental experience. Regular dental cleanings and exams can be an uneasy time for our patients as well as their family or caregivers. At Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates, this is where we excel, and we provide the best possible treatment in a safe and friendly manner. We are extremely dedicated to our patients regardless of their development or health care needs. Our experience and knowledge in these fields is what sets our practice apart from many other practices in the Albuquerque area.
At Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates, we can care for patients in many different ways, whether it is in the traditional dental setting or in a hospital setting, while the patients are under general anesthesia. We can offer exceptional care for patients that may not be able to receive treatment in a traditional office setting. We will diagnose and develop what we believe to be the best possible treatment plans based on the unique need or needs of individual patients. If you decide to make us your full-time dental provider, our pediatric dentists and team will work with your child to not only prevent dental caries but also provide a positive dental experience for them. Dr. Cito and Dr. Mike have received advanced training in the field of pediatric dentistry to properly treat patients with a diverse array of medical conditions. Some of these conditions may include, but are not limited to:
Dr. Cito, Dr. Mike and our team are dedicated and willing to serve the many different patients across New Mexico. Please be assured that our office will provide the best treatment in a positive, kind and gentle manner, which is what all of our patients deserve.