Tess Simmons, DDS, is a dedicated general dentist who treats patients of all ages at Red Sun Dental in Espanola, New Mexico. She provides exceptional results with a warm and gentle chair-side manner that keeps her patients relaxed. She's a member of the American Dental Association, the New Mexico Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Simmons graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in history from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio, where she was awarded high honors and a distinction in dental education.
To provide comprehensive and personable dental care to those in her community, Dr. Simmons founded Red Sun Dental in Espanola, New Mexico. Her patients consistently report high satisfaction at every stage of care and appreciate the warm, friendly, and sweet staff. Patients can expect low wait times and attention to detail with their unique dental situations.
Dr. Simmons is the first woman to own a dental practice in Espanola and is one of the few practices in the area that's not run by a large corporation. This independence enables her to give more dedicated care to her patients and deliver optimal oral health care. She takes a simple and effective approach to treating dental conditions and aims for results that are predictable, long-lasting, and cost-effective.
Our practice has cared for families from Espanola, NM, and its surrounding communities for over 60 years. In 2019, Dr. Tess Simmons took over and remains dedicated to the legacy of delivering big-city care with hometown convenience. She uses the latest dental technology and materials to make sure her patients receive the best care available.