We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.

We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want.Care Creditfor 6 months with no interest is available for patients who require major work, offering a complete payment plan designed with an appropriate payment schedule to fit your needs. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, debit cards,Visa,Master Card, andDiscover.

Dr. Sweeney became interested in dentistry at an early age after receiving extensive orthodontic treatment. While serving as a missionary as a young adult he decided he wanted to pursue a profession that helped other people. Dr. Sweeney is passionate about dentistry and is dedicated to helping others achieve and maintain beautiful smiles.

Dr. Sweeney completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Upon graduation, Dr. Sweeney worked for the Indian Health Service at the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, serving as a chief dentist for 5 of those years. In 2015 he relocated to Rio Rancho where he began his career in private practice.

Dr. Sweeney spends many hours each year attending continuing education courses. These courses allow him to stay at the forefront of dental advances in technique and materials. By doing so he can offer his patients the best treatment options available and the most comfortable care. Dr. Sweeney also enjoys going on dental humanitarian trips having gone to both the Dominican Republic and the Galapagos Islands.

Dr. Sweeney and his wife Chrissy have 3 beautiful girls. In addition, they have 2 energetic dogs, a Labradoodle and a Chihuahua. He enjoys spending time with his family going on camping trips, hikes and going to the movies. Dr. Sweeney also enjoys mountain and road biking as well as golfing. Being fairly new to New Mexico he looks forward to exploring all the attractions this great state has to offer.

Professional: Nancy started her dental career in 1990 in Farmington, NM. She joined our team in 2012 as a dental assistant has been the office manager since 2021. She is a friendly, familiar face to many of long time dental family members.

Personal: Nancy was raised in Albuquerque. She married her high school sweetheart and together they raised a beautiful daughter. Nancy loves spending time with family. Some of her favorite things to do is traveling in their RV, going to NASCAR races, doing crafts and making greeting cards. But her biggest joy though is being Nana to 2 beautiful grandchildren.

Personal: Stephanie was born in Los Alamos, NM, and raised in Taos, NM. She moved to Las Cruces in 2002 after graduating from Taos High School. She married her high school sweetheart in 2009. They have 2 children; Daniel and Gabriella, along with her dog Zoe. Stephanie loves spending time with her family outdoors, some of their favorite things to do are go hiking, fishing, skiing.

My childhood hygienist made a lasting impression that really inspired to get into the dental field. She was so caring and always made me feel comfortable in what could be an uneasy setting. I knew from that point on I wanted to make this my career and give my patients that level of comfort

I love my job. Nothing is more rewarding than guiding a mouth back to a state of health and seeing the confidence gained in my patients. I take my job seriously and work hard to provide my patients with high quality care

Professional: Nancy has 28 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from UNM. Along with her dedication to clinical practice she has been involved in many communityvolunteer programs, including Special Olympics and New Mexico Mission of Mercy. She also has been on two mission trips to Guatemala to provide dental care to those in need in that country. Nancy joined our team in 2020.

Personal: Nancy was born and raised in Wisconsin. She moved to New Mexico in 1987. She has raised two daughters, and now has four grandchildren. She loves, quilting, cooking/baking, and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and gardening.

I am grateful that I have the opportunityto make a difference in my patientslives. As a dental hygienist to provide my patents with the knowledge and encouragement to strive for optimum oral health is my goal

Professional: Sandy has been a part of our team since 2010. She was a dental assistant for over 10 years before deciding to start the UNM Dental Hygiene program. Since graduating in 2014, she has worked in our office off and on as a dental hygienist.

Personal: Sandy was born and raised in El Paso, TX and moved to Albuquerque in 1993. She is married to her husband Jerry and has two daughters age 14 and 29 as well as 2 grandchildren age 7 and 10. She also has 2 fur babies, a dog and a cat. In addition, she has a stepdaughter, stepson and 5 step grandkids who she is crazy about. Her interests include God, spending time with family, exercising, reading, sewing, hiking, going to concerts, movies and horseback riding.

Personal: Shannon was born in Burlingame, CA but grew up in Rio Rancho, NM graduating from Cleveland High School. She has lots of fur babies.Shannon loves playing with her dogs. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and being an aunty.

Professional: Yvonne has been in the dental field for over 15 years.She has worked for specialists in Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery, but is at home with General Dentistry.Her excellence is in customer service.

Personal: Yvonne is from New Mexico but has lived in Nevada and Florida as well. She spends all her free time with her sister and family. They love to grill outside, travel and go camping. Vacationing in Florida for the winter is her favorite.