Familiarity and Comfort for Every Member of Your Family

One of the biggest barriers to consistent dental care, especially for children and anxious adults, is unfamiliarity. A new dental office, a new face, and a new set of procedures can feel stressful. When your whole family visits the same dentist, those worries fade quickly.

You’ll get to know our team, our scheduling process, where to park at our office on 705 E University Ave, Suite B, and exactly what to expect at every appointment. Familiarity breeds comfort, and comfort is the foundation of great dental health.

At University Family Dental, we go out of our way to make every visit feel relaxed. Think warm blankets, freshly scented towels, massage chairs, ceiling-mounted TVs, and a team that genuinely remembers your name. Patients who once dreaded the dentist’s chair have told us it changed their entire relationship with dental care.

“Dr. Martin and the staff are such perfectionists. They always make sure you are satisfied before they let you go. Everyone is so pleasant, it’s like visiting with friends.” — Verified Patient

For children, especially, seeing that mom and dad trust and feel comfortable at the same practice sends a powerful message. It normalizes dental visits and builds healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Schedule Multiple Cleanings at Once — Save Your Whole Day

For busy Las Cruces families juggling school, work, and extracurriculars, time is the most precious resource. If everyone visits the same family dentist, you can book back-to-back appointments. Getting all your teeth cleanings done in a single trip rather than making three or four separate visits across different offices.

Our flexible scheduling includes early morning hours (we open at 7:00 AM on Fridays and 7:30 AM Monday through Thursday), making it easier to fit cleanings in before school or work. You can call our front desk at 1.575.521.0127 or use our online appointment request form to block out time for the entire household at once.

Consolidating appointments also means fewer insurance coordination headaches, one copay conversation, and a single set of post-visit instructions for your family to follow. It’s not just convenient, it’s genuinely better for your family’s long-term oral health because it makes skipping appointments harder to justify.

The American Dental Association recommends professional cleanings every six months for most patients. When everyone shares a dentist, those twice-yearly reminders apply to the whole household, so no one falls through the cracks.

One Search, One Decision: Finding a Dentist Made Simple

Finding a great dentist in Las Cruces means checking insurance acceptance, confirming new patient availability, verifying that the practice sees both children and adults, and reading enough reviews to feel confident. Doing that research for multiple practices is exhausting — doing it once is manageable.

When you choose University Family Dental, you’re choosing a practice that covers every stage of life:

• Children’s Dental Care
• Routine cleanings & exams
• Invisalign® clear aligners
• Teeth whitening
• Dental implants
• Porcelain veneers
• Crowns & bridges
• Periodontal (gum) care
• Restorative Dentistry
• Botox & Juvéderm
• Emergency Dental Care
• Senior Dental Care

Instead of a pediatric dentist for your kids, a cosmetic dentist for you, and a different provider for your spouse’s implant consultation, one call to our Las Cruces office handles everything. We’ve served the Las Cruces community since 2006, welcoming patients from Mesilla, Doña Ana, Mesquite, Vado, and surrounding areas.

Our dentists, Dr. Kimberly Martin, Dr. Patricia Martin, and Dr. Samantha Lee bring decades of combined experience and a philosophy rooted in honest, pressure-free care. We’re not just looking for patients; we’re looking to build long-term relationships.

What to Expect at Your First Family Visit

New to Las Cruces, or looking to switch dental practices? Our new patient experience is designed to put your entire family at ease from the very first appointment. We’ll review your dental history, complete a thorough exam, take low-dose digital X-rays, and discuss a care plan personalized to each family member’s needs, no pressure, no upselling, just honest recommendations.

You can also explore our full list of dental services in Las Cruces, read more about our dentists and team, or visit our new patient page to download forms and learn what to bring to your first visit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Dental Care in Las Cruces

What is a family dentist?

A family dentist provides dental care for patients of all ages — from toddlers getting their first checkup to seniors managing long-term oral health. Unlike a pediatric dentist who only sees children, or a general dentist who may not be equipped for very young patients, a true family dental practice is prepared for every stage of life.

At what age should children first visit the dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth appearing. Early visits help establish healthy habits and catch any early developmental concerns before they become bigger issues.

Does University Family Dental accept dental insurance?

We work with many insurance plans and can help you understand your benefits. Call our Las Cruces office at 1.575.521.0127 and our front desk team will be happy to verify your coverage before your appointment.

Does University Family Dental see patients with dental anxiety?

Absolutely. We offer pre-treatment anxiety medication, warm blankets, massage chairs, TVs, and a team trained in gentle, patient-first care. Many of our most loyal patients once described themselves as fearful of the dentist.