Las Cruces Dental
575-523-1479
Alamogordo Dental
(575) 437-7473
IRMA SANCHEZ
OFFICE MANAGER
IRMA HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH LAS CRUCES DENTAL ASSOCIATES FOR THE PAST 24 YEARS. SHE IS THE OFFICE MANAGER AND DR. SAMANIEGO RELIES ON IRMA TO HELP HIM MANAGE A VERY BUSY DENTAL PRACTICE.
IRMA ENJOYS SPENDING TIME WITH HER FAMILY AND WATCHING HER GRANDBABIES GROW. SHE ALSO LOVES RIDING WITH HER HUSBAND ON THEIR HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE.
"For the past several years I feel fortunate to have been a patient of Las Cruces Dental Associates as I have gotten great care and advice from the hygienists as to what I need to do to avoid gum disease and improve the health of my mouth. Many THANKS to Dr. Samaniego, his team of hygienists and assistants for taking good care of me."
G. Sanchez
Las Cruces, NM
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Our Team
FRONT OFFICE
TINA, DORA AND KRISTY
When you call the office, Tina, Dora and Kristy will be happy to help you set up an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists.
HYGIENE
CRYSTAL, CINDY and ELENA
Cynthia Gutierrez-Yruegas R.D.H.
Cynthia Gutierrez was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She currently resides in Las Cruces, Nm. After graduating from Bel Air High School she attended El Paso Community College. While attending school she was active in community dental health functions and volunteering. In 1999 she graduated with a degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Cynthia has taken advanced training in accelerated practice and is licensed to administer dental anesthetic.
She joined the Las Cruces Dental practice in 2001. Since then she has enjoyed working with a great staff on a daily basis and also continues to be very passionate about dental hygiene and reaching every patients goal on having a great and healthy smiles. She enjoys going to movies and spending time with her family.
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Elena Martinez I was born and raised in Alamogordo and always wanted to work in health care. After graduating from high school, I moved to Las Cruces where I attended the Dona Ana Community College dental hygiene program and obtained my dental hygiene and anesthesia licenses. My husband and I recently moved back to Las Cruces from Alamogordo with our cat, dog, and rabbit. My hobbies include reading and crafting. I love my work and take great pride in helping my patients improve their oral health. |
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Crystal Najera
Crystal assists the hygienists by greeting and seating patients, taking x-rays and updating medical history information. She alerts the doctors when a patient needs an examination and escorts the patients to the front desk to be checked out once their appointment is completed. Crystal has been with Las Cruces Dental Associates for 7 years and looks forward to seeing the many smiling faces on her patients each day. She enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding, four wheeling and going to the movies. She has 5 dogs and 5 horses. |