Mr Vanessa Garcia,

"Growing up, I always loved going to the dentist because everyone at the office took the time to make me feel comfortable and excited to go to my dental appointments. As I grew older, I realized that was not the case for everyone. I strive to help my patients feel at ease when coming to their dental appointments and feel that they're in a comfortable environment. I love spending time with each patient explaining treatment, answering questions, and helping them achieve their desired dental goal." -Vanessa Garcia, DMD. Dr. Garcia was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the youngest of three and has two older brothers. During her free time, Dr. Garcia enjoys being active by doing Pilates, hot yoga, or weightlifting. She loves spending her weekends with her family, going out to eat, or watching a movie together. She also has a cat named Michi, whom she adopted while in dental school. Dr. Garcia attended the University of New Mexico, where she double majored in Biology and Spanish and minored in Chemistry. She later attended the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, where she obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Garcia moved back to Albuquerque, where she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency at the University of New Mexico. She enjoys continuing her education to improve her skills and continue helping her patients. Dr. Garcia is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New Mexico Dental Society, the Albuquerque Dental Society, the Hispanic Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.