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OUR TEAM

Sara Austin, Office Manager

Sara Austin brings over 7 years of experience in the dental field to her role as Office Manager. Born and raised in Alamogordo, Sara has a passion for creating positive experiences for every patient who walks through the door. She takes pride in helping patients feel at ease about their dental visits ensuring those needs are met with kindness and understanding. One of Sara's favorite parts of her role is witnessing the joy of patients leaving with brighter, healthier smiles knowing she's part of their journey toward better dental health.


Outside of the office, Sara enjoys spending time with her three boys and making meaningful memories with her family. A true family-focused individual, Sara cherishes the balance between her professional life and the joy of raising her sons within the community she loves so much.


Sara looks forward to welcoming you to the office with a smile and making your visit as comfortable as possible.

Lisa Orozco, RDH~Dental Hygienist

She has been in the dental field for over 32 years, she completed the dental hygiene program at El Paso Community College in 1991 and went on to pursue her anesthetic license at Phoenix College. She is passionate about customizing your dental care to your individual needs and expectations in terms of your oral health. Whether you are getting back on track with your oral health or if you are already at a preventative level of health. She will work with you to reach your goals. She likes to spend time with her family, listen to music and keep active working out at her local gym.

Lisa "Jackie" Mendoza, RDH~Dental Hygienist

Anna Paula Dizon, Dental Hygienist

She was born and raised in the Philippines and migrated to the U.S. in 2000. She graduated dental hygiene school from the college of Lake County in Illinois in 2013. She is a proud Air Force wife for 10 years and she has two great dogs. She loves working out, doing body pump and boot camps. She enjoys hiking and outdoors during her spare time.

Daraka Holmes, Dental Assistant

Daraka Holmes has been a dental assistant for eight years. She has worked with patients from 0 to 100 years old. she enjoys making every dental experience comfortable and enjoyable for all. It’s always rewarding to meet patients and help them with their smile. Daraka is grateful to be part of an incredible team. In her off time Daraka enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 fur babies.

Megan Paige, Dental Assistant

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Adriella Mendoza, Dental Assistant

She is 23 years old. Beautiful Alamogordo is her hometown. She has been assisting for 3 years now. She is the newest edition to the team and she is excited for this new journey and to be a part of White Sands Family Dental Team!

Kat Johnson, Dental Assistant

Kat is a hygiene assistant who recently entered the dental field and is enthusiastic about building her career in the industry. Originally from El Paso, she is new to the Alamogordo area and is enjoying getting to know her new community. With several years of experience in patient care, Kat is passionate about creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for every patient. She looks forward to growing her skills and advancing within the dental profession. Outside of work, Kat enjoys hiking with her dog and riding her motorcycle in her free time.

Patricia Gonzales, Dental Assistant

Patricia is the mother of 2 amazing kids. She has 20 years of experience in a variety of dental settings, including pediatrics, orthodontics and general dentistry. With a passion for dentistry, and patient-focused care, Patricia always works to create a comfortable and positive environment for patients and building strong relationships with them. She is always striving to learn and improve and she is passionate about using the latest technology to enhance patient care. Her bilingual skills have been very helpful in helping communicate patient care and treatment.

Ariana Maynez, Dental Assistant

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Trinitee McClendon, Dental Assistant

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Aa'yana Lawrence, Dental Assistant

Aa'yana has over two years of experience working as a dental assistant, providing care to patients across all age groups—from pediatric to geriatric populations. During this time, she has developed strong clinical and patient-care skills while supporting dentists in delivering efficient, compassionate treatment. She is passionate about creating a comfortable environment for patients and values building positive relationships with those she cares for.

Outside of her professional role, Aayana enjoys spending quality time with her family and playing with her dog, Mowgli. She values maintaining a healthy work–life balance and brings the same warmth and dedication from her personal life into her work with patients and colleagues.

Khrystal Salomon, Dental Assistant

My name is Khrystal, and I am originally from Colorado. My journey in dentistry began in 2009, and I am a Certified Expanded Duty Dental Assistant in my home state. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving the public across many areas of dentistry, including pediatrics, oral surgery, general dentistry, and periodontics.

I was also fortunate to spend six years teaching dental assisting skills, helping guide and mentor others entering the field—an experience I value deeply.


Outside of the office, I stay busy in Cloudcroft, where I manage and care for cabins. I love traveling, the outdoors, and staying active, which keeps me balanced and inspired.


I am truly grateful and excited to be a part of the White Sands Family Dental team and look forward to continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.

Julianna Secrest, Dental Assistant

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Maria Meza, Front Desk

Moved to Alamogordo in 2012 from Deming NM and has loved it ever since. Although Maria is fairly new to White Sands Family Dental, she has been in Dental/ Medical field for 5 yrs now. She loves helping people and absolutely loves all her patients. Maria is bilingual and will make sure you are well taken care of. She loves to see her patients leave with a smile. She and her husband have 4 children together and love to spend as much family time possible when not at work.

Edith Colorado, Front Desk

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Kevaya Haynes, Front Desk

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