Opened in 2019, the Sierra Vista Family Dental Center is CCHCI’s largest dental program, offering comprehensive services right in the heart of Sierra Vista. Here, preventive, emergency, and restorative dental care is available for the whole family—from infants to seniors.
Our services include infant oral health exams and risk assessments for conditions like tooth decay, preventive cleanings, fluoride varnish treatments, nutrition counseling, and habit control (like pacifier or thumb-sucking support). We also handle cavity repairs, gum disease treatment, dental injuries, oral surgery, prosthetic dentistry, and even cosmetic procedures—all delivered with a child-centered approach.
Understanding that children aren’t “small adults,” our dental providers are trained to put young patients at ease. Whether it’s calming exam rooms, gentle explanations, or playful distractions, we make dental care a positive experience for kids.
Our clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (closed noon–1:00 PM for lunch), and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We’re also open on the first and third Saturdays of each month, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM—making scheduling care easier for working families.
Whether you’re scheduling a check-up for your child, seeking restoration or cosmetic dentistry for yourself, or managing a dental emergency—Sierra Vista Family Dental Center is here to help. Trust us for compassionate, comprehensive dental care tailored to you and your family.
JOINED CCHCI IN 2012
Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI
The ability to provide health care should not be based on a financial incentive. To be able to put a smile on patients’ faces is my personal measure of success.
I was born and raised in Phoenix. I attended the University of Arizona where I earned my undergraduate degree in physiological sciences. I then returned to the greater Phoenix area to be near my family and to complete my graduate studies. I was a member of the inaugural class of Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine. While in school, I was selected as a National Health Services Corps Scholar and upon graduation, relocated to Southern Arizona to provide oral health care to those of the Greater Cochise County area. I have really found a passion in the public health field and am very grateful for the experiences I have had thus far with CCHCI. I am a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Society, Southern Arizona Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Professional School
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine
Glendale, Arizona
Practice Interests
Dentistry for all ages
High Anxiety
Special Needs
Patients Seen
Cooperative children, adolescents & adults
I believe patients should be able to receive access to healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. I care about the well-being of others and believe they should not suffer with pain or illness when there is treatment available to resolve it.
A.T. Still University for Dentistry
Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry
University of Washington
Patients Seen:
Cooperative children and adults
I believe in having the ability to focus on the patients’ needs without the concerns or pressures of a for-profit system. Seeing the improved health, increased self-esteem, and gratitude from the patients, is a priceless reward.
I am a married, third generation Arizona native with two adult children. I started a private practice from scratch in Ventura, California. After thirty years, I sold the practice and tried to retire as a Gentleman Rancher; that was short-lived as the love of dentistry led me out of retirement and to CCHCI. When I am not repairing smiles, I enjoy horses and golf.
University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, California
Practice Interests
All types of dentistry
Patients Seen
14 years and older
I believe in the mission here at Chiricahua Community Health Center to bring the best dentistry to the people who need it most.
Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI
As a resident of beautiful Cochise County, I believe that all of my friends, neighbors, and family deserve access to quality health care. I am privileged to be part of a team that provides such care. As we serve each patient, we will indeed build a healthier community.
Pima Community College, 1994 – 1998
AAS in Dental Hygiene
Board Certification
Local Anesthesua
Nitrous Oxide Certified
Patients Seen
Pediatrics, Adolescents, and Adults
JOINED CCHCI IN 2024 Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI
High quality healthcare should be for everyone, not just the fortunate few. I’m proud to be part of making that happen.
Education:
The University of Arizona (Undergraduate)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Dental School)
Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI
I believe in the mission of CCHCI because it truly is a “clinic with a heart.” The care is provided with an enthusiasm and aspiration to really make a difference in the health and quality of life for all in our community.
Pima Community College Dental Hygiene Program
Tucson, Arizona
Board Certification / Specialty
Registered Dental Hygienist
Practice Interests
Preventive dentistry
Patients Seen
9 months and older
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. is a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center and a tax exempt not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1996 as a small, rural health clinic operating in a community center, Chiricahua has since grown to become the largest primary care organization in southeastern Arizona, serving more than 35,000 patients annually. Chiricahua operates fifteen fixed-site medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy clinics, and five mobile-medical and mobile-dental units, that serve patients throughout the more than 6200 square mile borderlands of Cochise County.
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