Meet the Doctors

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Kris W. Hendricks, D.D.S.

Dr. Kris W. Hendricks and his family moved to Santa Fe so he could join Dentistry for Kids. In July 2010, he purchased the office from Dr. Evans, allowing Dr. Evans to retire. Dr. Hendricks studied liberal arts and music at Brigham Young University before moving to Kansas City to begin his dental studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was a four-year scholarship recipient and graduated with honors in pediatric and restorative dentistry.

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Following dental school, Dr. Hendricks attended an intensive two-year hospital residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care in Providence, Rhode Island. During residency, he became competent in all facets of pediatric dentistry, including surgery, sedation, treatment of trauma, and orthodontics.

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Dr. Hendricks is a board certified Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association. He is a staff member at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe and Holy Cross Hospital in Taos.

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Dr. Hendricks finds the relationships he develops with his patients and their families to be the best part of his work. He enjoys joking and telling children stories while he provides treatment to them. He wants his patients to enjoy their visits and develop a healthy relationship with dentistry.

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As a parent of three kids, he understands the unpredictability of life with children. He tries to make himself available for his patients whenever problems arise. He believes strongly in a preventative approach to dentistry combined with the most up-to-date science and technology.

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Dr. Hendricks grew up in Littleton, Colorado and is married to Ginna Hendricks. Together they have two sons, Max and Sandy; a daughter, Lucy; and a Australian Mountain Doodle, Cleo.

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Aine Malone, D.D.S.

Dr. Aine Malone was born and raised in rural town of Chester, Texas, where the population is less than 300. She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a BA in French. After that she attended the Baylor College of Dentistry.

 

In 2004, Dr. Malone moved to New Mexico. She worked in community health at Las Clinicas del Norte before recently getting the opportunity to join Dentistry for Kids. Dr. Malone is glad to be here; her philosophy of care aligns very well with the team here at DFK. She strongly believes in ensuring every child is met with a welcoming dental experience. By doing so, she knows it will establish a relationship of trust. With that and patient education, it can ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth. 

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In her free time, Dr. Malone likes to ride motorcycles, collect records, to go hiking with her husband and dogs, and travel along the back roads of New Mexico. 

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Jason Gonzalez, D.D.S.

Dr. Gonzalez was born in Santa Monica, California and later moved to Centreville, Virginia where he spent the majority of his growing up years. In high school, he was involved with choir, theatre and scouts. During college, he found that he had his father's knack for doing magic and has since performed at kid's birthday parties and talent shows as "The Great Gonzo".  Having his career involved with children, Dr. Gonzalez has found an excuse to use magic in the office and loves to put on a magic show whenever he can.

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In 2014, Dr. Jason Gonzalez moved to Santa Fe with his family to further his career as a dentist. He attended Brigham Young University-Idaho where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He was awarded a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Dr. Gonzalez completed a two year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

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Dr. Gonzalez's main area of interest is pediatric dental health. Since his dental school training, he has worked primarily with children, teens and patients with disabilities in Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.

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Dr. G's goal as a dental health provider is to provide quality dental care and promote an educational foundation that will lead to a lifetime of excellent oral health. His passion is to create a dental office encounter such that children feel good about their smiles, and about themselves. He hopes to help their confidence grow. There are few professions that offer that kind of fulfilling opportunity.

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Dr. Gonzalez is married and has four children who love drawing, riding bikes and enjoy playing in the water during the hot summer days. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar and performing magic.

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Stephen Tanner, D.D.S.

Dr. Stephen Tanner grew up in Oakland, California and attended UC Berkeley, majoring in Zoology. He then graduated from UCLA dental school and completed his orthodontic residency at UCSF. Dr. Tanner has been creating beautiful smiles for over 25 years at his private practice in Concord, California. Dr. Tanner is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics and the World Federation of Orthodontics. He is also one of the top Invisalign providers in North America, having treated over 500 cases.

Dr. Tanner moved to Santa Fe in the summer of 2015 to start a new chapter. He had visited Santa Fe for many years, returning again and again to their beloved home on the eastside. Dr. Tanner feels very blessed to have met Dr. Hendricks and join Dentistry for Kids team. He is excited to lend his orthodontic expertise and care to the families of Santa Fe and the surrounding communities of northern New Mexico.

Dr. Tanner likes to visit their oldest daughter, Justine, in San Francisco and travel to New York to see his middle daughter, Alexandra. In addition, Dr. Tanner enjoy skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer and just being outdoors. He is also an animal lover: Tim the dog along with his cat sidekicks, Blackie and Sophie, round out the Tanner household.

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Jade Vigil, D.D.S.

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Jade Vigil to Dentistry for Kids! She was born and raised here in Santa Fe and graduated from New Mexico Tech with a B.S. in Chemistry, then to graduated from University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Vigil is passionate about providing high quality care to patients of all ages.
In her free time, Dr. Vigil enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and she has recently taken up tennis. She has a taste for chile and Northern New Mexican cuisine that can only come from a true local. During the wintertime, she can also be found shredding the slopes of Ski Santa Fe and baking biscochitos. We are so glad she is here and can’t wait for you all to meet her!

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