Dentistry wasnt initially in the cards for Dr. Thompson. He actually started out with a dream to become a veterinarian while growing up! However, after spending several semesters shadowing a vet, he realized the profession was not the right fit for him. During his sophomore year of college, he transitioned to pre-med and started shadowing doctors instead but after finishing college, he was disheartened upon realizing how low the quality of life and sense of professional fulfillments were. He ended up deferring from medical school for a year; during this time, he met his mentor, Dr. Mark Mann, who introduced him to the world of dentistry. A new fire of passion was immediately born and the rest is history!
Dr. Thompson completed his dental doctorate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Since then, he has devoured continuing education at a breakneck pace in order to further expand his clinical skills and offer even more comprehensive care to patients. In the past few decades, he has completed over 1850 hours of advanced training, focusing on subjects like sedation dentistry, dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, TMJ treatment, sleep disorders, and so much more.
Today, Dr. Thompson has achieved Fellow status with several prestigious institutions, including the Misch International Implant Institute, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also a proud graduate of the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and Spear Advanced Dental Education. See below for additional memberships.
Dr. Thompson and his family have lived in Portales for nearly 30 years so far. He and his wife Micah have three children named Brock, Riley, and Luke. In his spare time away from the treatment chair, some of his favorite hobbies include piloting, playing golf, being an outdoor enthusiast, skiing, hiking and spending quality time with his family.
Kristy has been a part of the dental field for nearly 15 years, with most of that time spent right here at Dr. Thompsons dental office. She studied at ENMU-Roswell and has been taking various continuing education courses in insurance billing and other topics over the past decade to stay up to date. For her, the most rewarding part of this job by far is being able to see the positive transformations in patients lives! She gets the pleasure of meeting some of the best people around while also being a part of their smile journey.
At home, Kristy has been happily married to her husband Jesus since 1995, and they have two grown sons (Brody and Gaige) and two grandkids (Jayce and Winter). Most of her free time is spent spoiling them rotten! If theyre not busy at the softball fields, you can usually find them in Colorado Springs, as thats where the grandkids live.
A Roswell native, Serena attended ENMU-Portales. Today, as our dedicated treatment coordinator, she always looked forward to seeing the delighted reactions of our patients after their smile transformations are complete!
Away from work, Serena spends lots of quality time with her two children. Her daughter Gabrielle is a senior who plays basketball and softball, while her son Isacc is a junior who plays baseball and football. Outside of various sporting activities, her favorite hobbies include camping and fishing.
Originally from Clovis, Darby studied dental hygiene at the University of New Mexico. Today, as our dedicated hygienist, she loves being able to make the dental experience comfortable and much less frightening for worried patients who are expecting the worst. The dentists office can be nerve-wracking for many people, but she goes above and beyond to help them feel at ease!
Away from work, Darby recently got engaged to her fianc, and she also has two very hardworking parents and two brilliant younger sisters. As for hobbies, she enjoys working out in all forms, with her favorite activities being running and taking barre classes. She also likes hiking and snowboarding outdoors, attending sporting events, and traveling. Some of her favorite places to go include Hawaii, the Grand Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos.
Jessica has been a member of our team for almost a decade so far, with over 17 years spent in the dental field altogether. For her, life has its way of showing Gods grace and goodness throughout many endeavors, especially here in the dental office. She loves that the team can serve patients with a smile in a way that literally changes their lives for the better!
Jessica is the proud mother of two amazing boys, and she recently became a new Grannie to a beautiful little girl who was born in November of 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys watching things grow in her garden, serving in her church, watching sunrises/sunsets, fishing and camping in the outdoors, getting a workout in daily, and (of course) being with her loved ones.
An interesting fact about Jessica: she lost her voice for a year because of a tragic incident that caused vocal cord paresthesia! Thankfully, a doctor was able to perform surgery and place a vocal cord implant, allowing her to shout from the rooftops again with ease.
Stephenies dental career spans nearly five years so far, and she loves helping create new, healthy smiles for patients as one of our assistants. Originally from Clovis, she attended the Texas School of Business for her education.
At home, Stephenie has three children twin girls and a little boy. They all love staying active in recreational sports! She plays womens competitive softball, as well as indoor/sand volleyball. Other favorite hobbies include crafting with the kids, going on trips to the lake, and traveling.
If you're looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in Portales, you've come to the right place. Our state-of-the-art practice provides top-quality dental care and upholds the strictest sterilization standards and safety protocols to protect our patients' health. We understand that dental care sometimes evokes anxiety and do our best to alleviate these feelings and ensure patient comfort at every visit. As dedicated providers of care, we also believe that patient education is essential for maintaining good oral health. At Peter L. Thompson, DDS, we take the time to give patients the information and resources they need to keep their smiles in tip-top condition. You can trust our office to provide the right guidance and the best treatment options for your smile.
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards as well as cash and personal checks. We work with most insurance companies and are contracted with United Concordia. Our insurance specialist will gladly provide you with a complimentary benefit analysis. Instead of trying to interpret all the jargon yourself, let us do it for you. We work hard to schedule treatments in a way that maximizes your hard-earned benefits. We also offer low-interest financing through CareCredit, Compassionate Finance and LendingClub.
