Meet Our Dental Team Santa Fe

Our Reliable Team

Have you ever visited a dentist and every six months you’re being greeted by new staff members that don’t know your name? That’s not the case at Juniper Dental. Our small but mighty dental team in Santa Fe is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated to personalizing each of our patients’ visits. We invite you to read a little more about them below.

Cathleen, Receptionist

Cathleen enjoys meeting and interacting with our patients, greeting them and providing a warm, calm, and welcoming environment. She has worked in both the private and public sectors but has always enjoyed the fields of medical and dental care because it gives her the chance to help people. Before joining our team, Cathleen served as a licensed practical nurse as well as a paralegal.

A native Santa Fean whose family goes back many generations, Cathleen is the proud mother of two adult sons and has one lovely daughter-in-law as well as two beautiful granddaughters. In her free time, she likes being outdoors, taking long walks, traveling, fishing, reading, and doing yoga.

Iris, Dental Assistant

Iris says that the best thing about her job is that she gets to help others maintain healthy smiles. Her primary goal is to provide top-quality dental care to all our patients and ensure they feel comfortable and at ease during their visits. She understands that going to the dentist can sometimes be an anxiety-inducing experience, and she strives to create a welcoming and friendly environment for each individual who walks through our doors.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Iris studied at Santa Fe Community College. On the weekends, you’ll often find her playing soccer in a local league, exercising, and hanging out with her family.

Valeria, Registered Dental Hygienist

Valeria recently joined the team! Originally from Nuevo Casas Grandes in Chihuahua, Mexico, she moved to the U.S. at age 11. Valeria brings over four years of experience in the dental field, starting as a dental assistant. She holds certifications in Laser treatment, Local Anesthesia, CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA. She studied at Santa Fe Community College and San Juan College. Passionate about creating smiles and helping people, Valeria finds her role profoundly fulfilling. Outside work, she enjoys soccer, hiking, and watching NM United and the Isotopes games. She loves animals and values time with her family and friends.