The Doña Ana Community College dental clinic expands access to affordable dental care for southern New Mexicans.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana Community College’s dental clinic is now accepting Medicaid insurance, expanding affordable dental care options for patients of all ages.

The clinic, already open to the public and accepting Delta Dental and self-pay patients, will now provide services to Medicaid recipients as well.

“This is a wonderful addition to our clinic to be able to reach more individuals in our community and expand access to dental health care services,” said Dr. Elmer Gonzalez, chair of DACC’s Dental Programs department. “As a teaching facility, we offer high levels of care to each and every patient who walks through our door. By expanding access to Medicaid recipients, we are bridging a gap and enhancing access.”

Appointments are required. Services include:

• Dental exams
• Comprehensive dental services such as extractions and restorations, provided by the staff dentist
• Preventive hygiene services including cleanings and periodontal therapy

The college recently welcomed Dr. Bianca Ramirez, DMD, as its new staff dentist. Ramirez has experience in general and pediatric dentistry and has practiced in El Paso, Las Cruces, Lordsburg and Deming. She has also served as adjunct clinical faculty for the NMSU/DACC Dental Programs.

To schedule an appointment, call 575-528-7071 or email daccdentalclinic@dacc.nmsu.edu.