Dr. Alkire hails from the Buckeye state, born and raised in central Ohio farm country. He attended The Ohio State University from 1971-1979. During those years he received his undergraduate degree in Zoology as well as his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Choosing a career in public service, he entered the United States Public Health Service as a commissioned dental officer stationed in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where he provided dental care at the Osage Indian Clinic. After leaving the U.S.P.H.S. in 1982, he continued his public service by receiving a commission in the United States Air Force and his first assignment was right here at Kirtland AFB, NM. In 1986, he was deployed overseas and served at RAF Upper Heyford, England until returning to the United States in 1990, where he served on staff at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.
In 1992, while remaining in the Air Force active reserves, Dr. Alkire attended West Virginia University, graduating in 1995 with a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters Degree in Dental Science. Returning to the U.S.P.H.S. in 1995, Dr. Alkire served as Orthodontic Consultant until retiring from public service as Captain (06) U.S.P.H.S.
Dr. Alkire became Board Certified with the American Board of Orthodontics in 2000 and is currently a life Diplomate.. He maintains his dental license in Ohio, West Virginia, Arizona and New Mexico making him current in all required state continuing education.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAmanda Marshall
2 years ago
Can't say enough good things about this place!!! Wish I could give 10 stars! Right away I felt like I was in good hands! The two women at the front were super friendly and made us feel like family. The office is really clean and has an awesome design to it! The orthodontist was thorough, very professional, and great with all three of my kids! The assistants were funny and so gentle and kind. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for orthodontic care!
Olivia Watchman
2 years ago
No Stars This place is so unprofessional only one worker know what she was doing. Assistant are rude to kids as my daughter experience as well. No apology from the assistant nor the orthodontist. No one does there job well even the orthodontist. I don't recommend anyone to go to this place. They don't treat Native people any good. UNPROFESSIONAL PLACE
Marcinda Watchman
2 years ago
Horrible place to take your kids!!
Dina
2 years ago
An assistant was unprofessional towards family member. The assistant was reported to the manager and nothing was done. Hope no other child esperiences how my family member was trrated at this place. This place don't deserve a star!!!!
Amanda Marshall
3 years ago
Can't say enough good things about this place!!! Wish I could give 10 stars! Right away I felt like I was in good hands! The two women at the front were super friendly and made us feel like family. The office is really clean and has an awesome design to it! The orthodontist was thorough, very professional, and great with all three of my kids! The assistants were funny and so gentle and kind. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for orthodontic care!
Marcinda Watchman
3 years ago
Horrible place to take your kids!!
Dina
3 years ago
An assistant was unprofessional towards family member. The assistant was reported to the manager and nothing was done. Hope no other child esperiences how my family member was trrated at this place. This place don't deserve a star!!!!
Olivia Watchman
3 years ago
No Stars This place is so unprofessional only one worker know what she was doing. Assistant are rude to kids as my daughter experience as well. No apology from the assistant nor the orthodontist. No one does there job well even the orthodontist. I don't recommend anyone to go to this place. They don't treat Native people any good. UNPROFESSIONAL PLACE
C B (nightstalker4x4)
4 years ago
Great team of people.
C B (nightstalker4x4)
5 years ago
Great team of people.
deborah sigler
5 years ago
We were visiting my in laws in Rio Rancho over the 4th of July when my daughter's wire popped out. We live in Seattle so getting in to see her orthodontist wasn't an option. Rio Rancho Orthodontics were amazing!! They had us come in and within 5 minutes my daughter's braces were as good as new. I can't thank them enough
deborah sigler
6 years ago
We were visiting my in laws in Rio Rancho over the 4th of July when my daughter's wire popped out. We live in Seattle so getting in to see her orthodontist wasn't an option. Rio Rancho Orthodontics were amazing!! They had us come in and within 5 minutes my daughter's braces were as good as new. I can't thank them enough
Marie Boucher
6 years ago
I love this place so much, the staff is amazing and everyone is helpful. We really enjoy how they make you feel at home and the work they do is outstanding.
Raeann Quigley
6 years ago
Love love love! this place, Great family business and always nice and welcoming and will always work with you.
Marie Boucher
6 years ago
I love this place so much, the staff is amazing and everyone is helpful. We really enjoy how they make you feel at home and the work they do is outstanding.
Raeann Quigley
7 years ago
Love love love! this place, Great family business and always nice and welcoming and will always work with you.
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