OUR TEAM
Whether it is for dental cleaning, periodontal treatment, implants, crowns and bridges, braces or invisalign, our dental team is here for you!
Watch interview with Dr Kassam:
DR SARAH KASSAM
DENTIST
Dr Sarah Kassam graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Cum Laude, from the highly ranked University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in 2000. With over 24 years of experience in public and private settings, Dr Kassam is confident in her general dentistry skills. She is a third generation health care provider in her family; taking care of her patients comes naturally. Dr Kassam is well-regarded for her gentle chair-side manner. Dr Kassam was named best dentist of Albuquerque in 2023. She has been on the top list of dentists since 2017. In her free time, Dr. Kassam enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and travelling.
Tim J. Smith DDS
DENTIST
He was born and raised in the North Valley of Alameda, in Albuquerque. He is happily married wife Trish of 28 years. We have two daughters, Isabella 19 years of age, and Liliana, 16 years of age.
He graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with my BS degree in Biology/chemistry. I graduated from Creighton Dental School and have been practicing dentistry for 19 years.
He enjoys spending time with my family, fishing, watching sports and playing in my yard. My favorite teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Nebraska Cornhuskers and UNM Lobos.
Something interesting about him is… he likes to develop and create his own football plays for both offense and defense. I have coached football before so I enjoy the creative challenge of it.
CHAMPAGNE
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Champagne has been a dental assistant for over 11 years. She loves her profession as a dental assistant and making people smile. Champagne is a New Mexico native.
MONIQUE
OFFICE MANAGER
Monique grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has worked as a dental assistant for over 10 years She loves helping people and it shows in her dedication to her work. Monique believes everyone deserves to smile! Monique is currently our new office manager and always has a friendly smile!
Karlee
RDH
Meet Karlee, a dental hygienist who brings her expertise from the rainy city of Seattle to the sunny streets of Albuquerque. She brings a wealth of experience with a degree from Pima Medical Institute and 18+ years in the field, she’s a true expert in keeping those smiles shining bright. She’s dedicated to promoting oral health and educating patients on proper dental care. With her expertise and friendly demeanor, Karlee ensures every visit to the dentist is comfortable and stress-free. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 2 boys, traveling and experiencing all NM has to offer.
