St. Michael's Professional Center
444 St. Michael's Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-989-8749
Fax: 505-988-3298
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 3 pm
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May Specials: Clean Teeth, White Teeth and a Happy Smile
Published May 14, 2012 | 
Clean and happy teeth for the month of May!
Everyone knows one of the biggest fashion faux pas is wearing white before Memorial Day. Thankfully, that rule doesn’t apply to your teeth. Having a bright white and beautiful smile is in fashion all year long!
It’s a good thing our specials this month can give you the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted! Continue reading
Your Dentist and National Blood Pressure Month
Published May 7, 2012 | 
National Blood Pressure Month
Recently (April 18) the American Heart Association released a statement regarding the link between gum disease and heart disease: “Despite popular belief, gum disease hasn’t been proven to cause atherosclerotic heart disease or stroke, and treating gum disease hasn’t been proven to prevent heart disease or stroke, according to a new scientific statement published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal.” Continue reading
Do I Need to Go to a Specialist?
Published April 30, 2012 | 
Principle 2 of the ADA’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct obliges general practice dentists to refer their patients to specialists when the need arises. But your general practice dentist and his (or her) staff may have the training and experience to take care of your special needs in-house. Do you still need a specialist? How do you know? Continue reading
Ethics in the Dental Profession
Published April 23, 2012 | 
For the most part, patients trust their health care providers—including their dentists—to be up front with them and provide the best necessary care they need. And with good reason. Just like doctors who take the Hippocratic Oath, dentists agree to abide by a Code of Ethics that prioritizes patients’ safety and interests and promotes professionalism within the dental community. Continue reading
Every Day is Earth Day when You Practice Eco-Friendly Dentistry
Published April 16, 2012 | 
Don't forget Earth Day!
Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day 2012, the 42nd annual Earth Day in the United States. Starting as an environmental movement hoping to harness some of the energy of anti-war protesters, Earth Day put environmental issues on a national, then a global scale. Continue reading
Building Oral Cancer Awareness
Published April 9, 2012 | 
Take care of your oral hygiene.
An estimated 34,360 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. The prognosis is grim: 25% of oral cancer patients will die from disease; only about half of them will survive more than five years. Continue reading
Teeth Whitening: What Works, What Doesn’t
Published April 2, 2012 | 
Products and services of a dental professional can help with whitening your teeth.
Who loves a steaming cup of coffee to start their day? How about fresh berries by the handful, in pies or in smoothies at the peak of the season? A glass of red wine with friends?
Is Your Dentist Stuck on the Dark (Ages) Side of Dental Technology?
Published March 16, 2012 | 
Pick a dentist who isn't stuck in the dark ages of technology.
Technology evolves quickly. It’s been less than two decades since the cell phone has become nearly ubiquitous. And it’s only been about three years since the DTV transition, making digital signals the only broadcast channel for television programming. Continue reading
Why Didn’t my Old Dentist Tell me That?
Published March 12, 2012 | 
What does dental insurance mean for you as a patient?
Humans are creatures of habit. We stick with what what’s familiar, including our dentists. But sometimes we’re forced to make changes. Maybe your dentist is retiring or you got new dental insurance at work—whatever the reason, if you’re leaving a dental practice that was insurance-based, you may be surprised at what a new dentist may tell you about your oral health. Continue reading
The Upside of the Economic Downturn
Published March 9, 2012 | 
Many patients can have the smile they want with Diamante® veneers and crowns!
Every cloud has a silver lining, or in our case, a pearly white lining. The economic crisis is certainly a gloomy cloud hanging over most of us. We have to watch our pennies more carefully and find ways to cut back, slim down or go without to make it to the next paycheck. That often means that unforeseen expenses just don’t have a place in our budgets. Continue reading