Laura R. Fuentes, DDS

First objective- aspirations in dentistry…

Dr. Fuentes was the first in her family to graduate from college, but she always knew that she wanted to achieve even more. Dr. Fuentes then proceeded to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. While in dental school she participated in the Department of Health and Human Services Junior and Senior COSTEP programs, providing dental health services at a Native-American reservation in Utah. During that time her spark for dental public health programs was kindled.

Serving the needy…

Upon graduating dental school, Dr Fuentes decided to follow her calling and spend time providing care for underserved and economically disadvantaged patient populations. She got commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Public Health Service and served as a clinical dentist with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Afterwards she completed a two-year Advanced General Practice Residency in hospital dentistry at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico while serving with the Indian Health Service in both Arizona and New Mexico. During her active duty service with the USPHS, Dr. Fuentes achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander and performed several tours of duty throughout the nation including multiple emergency deployments to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after the outbreak of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During her service, she earned multiple awards and citations and received an honorable discharge.

A Commitment to Excellence…

After completion of her active duty with the U.S. Public Health Services, Dr. Fuentes returned to private practice. She now focuses on providing the best dental care in a thoughtful and caring environment. Dr. Fuentes also has the ‘kiddie magic touch’ and loves providing dental care to children. She believes in achieving outstanding oral health in all her patients through the combination of proper dental health, function, and aesthetics through patient education & treatment. 

When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Fuentes likes to cook and listen to music. She loves spending time with her son, Walter and playing video games with him, without ever being able to beat him at any of them. She looks forward to taking care of your dental health! Cheers!