Eldorado Dental Offering Compassionate Care Using Advanced Technology

Compassionate Care

Using Advanced Technology

By Debbie Stone Photos Anthony Evans

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here’s a reason why Eldorado Dental has a reputation for patient longevity. It’s all about the exemplary customer service and excellence in care people have come to expect from the office’s team of skilled dental professionals.

The staff, headed by Dr. Haley Ritchey, is committed to providing a positive experience for all their patients, while promoting optimal health. “I take pride in our amazing customer service,” says Dr. Ritchey. “We have a well-oiled team;

many members have been with me for years, and we really take the time to get to know our patients personally. They’re like family to us; we listen to each patients’ wants and needs.”

As a dentist, Dr. Ritchey’s goal is to never stop learning and opening her mind to the advances in dentistry. She is an advocate of continuing education, not only for herself, but for her staff as well.

“It gives them the opportunity to stay at the forefront of what’s happening in the

field,” she explains. “As a result, we have the latest, cutting-edge technologies for advanced dental care here.”

In addition to general and restorative procedures, Eldorado Dental offers digital x-rays that reduce patient radiation exposure significantly; a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services including natural color fillings, whitening and veneers; ClearCorrect (invisible braces); implants; root canal and bridge work; Ezlase (Diode lasers) to treat periodontal

disease, ulcers and lesions; and CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. The latter is a procedure using CAD/CAM technology to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings in a single appointment, saving patients time and inconvenience. With this innovative instrument, dentists no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab, thus eliminating the traditional second visit.

For patients who have particular difficulty in dealing with dental procedures, Dr. Ritchey offers conscious IV sedation.

“This is something I am very proud of,” she says. “It’s a tough certification to get and I think there’s only one other dentist besides me in northern New Mexico that has this certification.” Dr. Ritchey explains that conscious IV sedation induces a state of deep relaxation. However, you remain conscious and are able to understand and respond to requests from your dentist. “It’s a great way for patients to be more comfortable and have a painless dental experience,” she adds.

“We’ve had excellent success with it and our patients are happy knowing that this type of sedation is available to them.”

Eldorado Dental now offers its patients Botox and Juvederm treatments. Both treatments are used in the facial care industry to help eliminate unwanted wrinkles and lines. “We are now licensed providers of these amazing skincare solutions,” says Dr. Ritchey, “and we are delighted to make them available to our patients.”

From procedural descriptions to treatment options, Eldorado Dental prides itself on effective communication.

In addition, seeing patients on time is a first priority. And lest you think this kind of care and treatment is out of your budget, there are numerous financial options.

Most insurance plans are accepted, as well as veteran administration benefits.

A smile is often said to be worth a thousand words, but one of the words on the lips of the many healthy smiles leaving Dr. Ritchey’s office is always, “Thank you.”

Eldorado Dental 1 Caliente Rd. 505.466.0999 www.eldoradodental.com Dr. Haley Ritchey and the staff at Eldorado Dental