Heres what Dr. Martin says about his family Just like many of you, my wife, our daughter Kate (16) and son Quinn (14) are all active, outdoor people. With the entire familys involvement in youth athletics like soccer, hockey and Lacrosse we understand how hectic life can be and just how important is our time together. Even with all that activity we are devoted to as healthy a lifestyle as we can have and that includes following the principles of preventative dental health care rather than just performing procedures to adjust and repair oralconditions.
This is reflected in the way I approach my family dental practice; my staff and I focus on thorough exams that provide us with the information we need about the overall health of your teeth and gums and this includes performing oral cancer exams as well as taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleaning and dedicated home maintenance like flossing, using the proxima brush frequently, using sealants and fluoride when needed are all really helpful in preventing dental and oral disease. And I dont want to minimize the importance of cosmetics to all of us; the appearance of healthy, white, well balanced teeth create a great smile. We know first impressions really count for all of us!
Dr. Martin is a member of the adult hockey league, is a Telemark level Skier and a certified scuba diver. Many of his weekends spring, summer and fall are spent in the Northern most part of Northern New Mexico on the family ranch- irrigating hay fields and raising cattle.
Dr. Martin is committed to continual growth for himself and his staff and is constantly upgrading his techniques, use of technologyand tools to serve you in the healthiest, most effective and efficient manner possible. He is an active member of the Santa Fe Chapter of the American Dental Association and periodically adjusts office hours to attend both local and national educational events for both him and his assistants.
Mercury removal and mercury-free dentistry- which he has been practicing for over 20 years The dental Radiographs used in the office are digital and instantly provide images without the use of environmentally unkind chemicals. Restorative dentistry (including crowns) uses the latest technology; the tooth is measured and captured digitally, excess tooth surface is quickly removed (numbing is optional and encouraged) , while you wait Dr Martin creates the shape of your new crown in 3-D on a computer kiosk right next to your chair (To understand this amazing program-think of the CAD program used in architectural and industrial design) His high-tech approach includes the milling baking and production of your porcelain crown WHILE YOU WAIT- no more need for 2 to 3 visits to get a crown.
'I love my work because, through this work, I am able to serve my community by contributing to their overall Oral and Dental health and we know Prevention along with Treatment make a huge difference.' To me each patient is an individual and I pride myself on asking and then listening; they know what has worked for them in the past and what has not and even though I have been a practicing Dental Hygienist for a number of years, I believe we are in a partnership. Together we develop a plan that works for them.' Shalem aspired to work with Dr. Martin because he was highly recommended by a local Dental Hygienist who had worked for him for over 10 years. It was because of Dr. Martins 's high quality work and advanced practices she rated him so highly. Shalem joined the team over a year ago.
When asked what she felt was the most important aspect of working with Dr. Martin she said, 'I most appreciate the level of professionalism of this practice, the investment in a state-of-the-art approach to prevention and treatment and, most of all, the collaboration and teamwork of the support staff and Dr. Martin. All of it is designed to educate and serve the patient.'
'It was when I worked with a very professional Dental Hygienist right after college that I learned how important educating people about Oral Health and Dental Hygiene truly is. This was a real eye-opener for me and to a large degree why I chose a career as a Dental Hygienist. I feel fortunate that I was introduced to Dr. Martin by his previous Hygienist and was recently invited to join the practice.'
Good Oral health and Dental Hygiene are, to Cindy, an important life practice. In her words, ' Good Oral Health and regular dental cleaning are important for general health and well being; they elevate self-esteem, dignity, social integration and general nutrition.'
FRIENDLY-CARING-COMFORTABLE are a three words that describe why Cindy feels this practice is perfect for any family and she, in addition to providing thorough high-quality cleaning, believes that her positive attitude and attentiveness to learning about each patient's past dental experiences insures they will have a positive experience at Michael Ray Martin DDS.
I met Dr. Martin in 1997 in Chama New Mexico , where I was born. I was his patient and he was then, and always has been, my primary Dentist.I guess you could say I am spoiled! Looking for a career change Anthonette began her training in Dentistry, with Dr. Martin and, like him, is dedicated to family-oriented patient care. When asked about her work Anthonette says I feel dental and oral health plays a major role in overall health. If your mouth is healthy your body is healthy.