Dr. Kris W. Hendricks and his family moved to Santa Fe so he could join Dentistry for Kids. In July 2010, he purchased the office from Dr. Evans, allowing Dr. Evans to retire. Dr. Hendricks studied liberal arts and music at Brigham Young University before moving to Kansas City to begin his dental studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was a four-year scholarship recipient and graduated with honors in pediatric and restorative dentistry.

Following dental school, Dr. Hendricks attended an intensive two-year hospital residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care in Providence, Rhode Island. During residency, he became competent in all facets of pediatric dentistry, including surgery, sedation, treatment of trauma, and orthodontics.

Dr. Hendricks is a board certified Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association. He is a staff member at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe and Holy Cross Hospital in Taos.

Dr. Hendricks finds the relationships he develops with his patients and their families to be the best part of his work. He enjoys joking and telling children stories while he provides treatment to them. He wants his patients to enjoy their visits and develop a healthy relationship with dentistry.

As a parent of three kids, he understands the unpredictability of life with children. He tries to make himself available for his patients whenever problems arise. He believes strongly in a preventative approach to dentistry combined with the most up-to-date science and technology.

Dr Robison is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. After graduation Dr. Robison worked in North Branch, MN for 2 years before pursuing specialty training in Prosthodontics (Prosthetics for the mouth) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. Upon completion of his specialty program, Dr. Robison purchased a practice in Durango, CO where he lives and practices full time. Dr. Robison is excited to be part of the Sun Mountain team as a consulting specialist, and care provider. Dr. Robison is passionate about providing excellent care and leveraging technologies to provide a premium product. Dr. Robisons interests include cycling, running, and camping with his wife and 5 children.

Mario is a dental assistant with 12 years of experience in all facets of dental. Quality care and compassion are his priorities! In his spare time, he enjoys spending it with his family and loved ones