Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Mario Samaniego

Dr. Mario Samaniego is originally from El Paso, TX but at a young age migrated to California where he attended high school and dental school at Loma Linda University. After dental school he joined the USAF for specialized training in every area of dentistry.

In 1984, Dr. Samaniego started his practice in Las Cruces, NM and in Alamogordo, NM. Growth in both practices occurred so quick that he had to bring in other doctors to assist with the patient load. Continuing education has been one of his top priorities and being in general dentistry requires keeping up with the latest developments. Dr. Samaniego has been able to help many patients with TMJ problems, orthodontics, complete reconstructions and cosmetic dentistry.Dr. Samaniego is one in two hundred and forty dentists in the world that practices the Bio Esthetic Dentistry Technique in treating his patients. This technique combines stable TMJ’s in the alignment with the patients bite to create long lasting, beautiful smiles. In 2008 Dr. Mario Samaniego was selected by Consumers Research Council of America as one of America’s top dentists. He is among a select few that have earned this prestigious recognition. He has also been named as The Most Favorite Dentist in Las Cruces, NM by Las Cruces Sun News Readers.

Dr. Samaniego is very concerned about education for our youth and for years has been involved in raising funds for scholarships. Several years ago, he funded a program that provides scholarships for senior students going to college. So far, about 50 scholarships have been given to students.

His hobbies include dentistry, cycling, old cars, gardening, and traveling.

Dr. Justin Martone

Education:

• Bachelor's of Science: University of Miami
• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD): Temple University School of Dentistry

• Biological Honor Society
• Medical Honor Society

Doctor Justin Martone was born in Miami, FL and attended high school in Boca Raton, FL in which he excelled in both academics and athletics. Throughout high school he spent much time with his grandfather and uncle, who were both dentists, and often assisted them without any knowledge that one day he would be a dentist. After graduation he attended University of Miami and studied under their pre-med program and graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.

During his time at Miami he met his wife and was very involved with community and school activities. Upon graduation he then began to attend Dental School at Temple University in Philadelphia. He joined the Alamogordo Dental Group in November of 2006 when his wife was stationed at Holloman A.F.B., and has loved it ever since. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry including root canal therapy, oral surgery, and prosthetic/cosmetic dentistry. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and plays many sports to keep active

Dr. Jaime R. Gonzalez
Doctor Jaime R. Gonzalez graduated with a D.D.S. degree (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from Loma Linda University Dental School in 1996. After graduation, doctor Gonzalez moved to Alamogordo and has practiced dentistry at the Alamogordo Dental Group for the last eleven years. Doctor Gonzalez provides the following services for his patients: restorative dentistry (silver fillings and composite - white - fillings), fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), removable prosthodontics (dentures and partials), bleaching, oral surgery (extractions), pedodontics (treatment of children), and minor orthodontic treatment (braces).

Doctor Gonzalez was born in Tijuana, Mexico. He graduated from Marian Catholic High school in 1987. He then attended Marymount College, Palos Verdes, and La Sierra University, before being accepted into Loma Linda University Dental School in San Bernadino, California.

Doctor Gonzalez currently lives in Alamogordo with his wife Elvia H. Gonzalez.