Meet the Team Behind Your Smile at Chiricahua

There is something special about a dental team that works with kids. It takes patience. It takes skill. And honestly, it takes a sense of humor.

At Chiricahua Community Health Centers, about 80 percent of our dental patients are children. That means our dental team spends their days helping nervous kids feel comfortable, explaining procedures in ways a five-year-old can understand, and celebrating every cavity-free checkup like a championship win.

Meet Annette

If you have visited our dental clinic recently, you may have met Annette. Her colleagues describe her as a great asset to the dental team, someone who is always willing to help and brings an amazing attitude to everything she does.

Recently, Annette managed multiple providers, double panels, and hygiene patients all at once, flawlessly. When a coworker experienced a last-minute emergency, she stepped up without hesitation. As one team member shared:

“Your hard work, flexibility, and sense of humor don’t go unnoticed. You’re not just a valuable team member. You’re also the funniest.”

That kind of dedication and heart is what defines our dental team.

More Than Just Dental Cleanings

Our dental services go well beyond the basics, offering comprehensive dental care for children and families:

• Preventive care and dental cleanings for the whole family

• Pediatric dentistry individually customized for young patients

• Restorative services, including fillings and crowns

• Endodontic and surgical dental services

• Integrated vaccines, including flu shots during dental visits

• Nutrition counseling to support oral and overall health

By offering multiple services in one place, we make it easier for families to care for both their oral health and overall wellness.

A True Team Effort

From dental hygienists like Julie Gamez, who has been with Chiricahua for 14 years, to dental assistants like Amy Barreto, who is building her career here, our dental department truly feels like family.

Leading the charge is Lori Faccio, our Health Center Dental Manager, who has worn many hats over 22 years of service. Together, this team supports one another, covers for one another, and shows up every day ready to make a difference.

Our dental department is a family, and we are ready to care for yours.