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Meet Our Dentists in Tijuana
Before patients book, the question they ask most is simple: “Who is actually going to treat me?” That’s a fair question, so here’s our answer. Meet the six dentists and specialists behind every treatment, with their training, years of experience and a license number you can check yourself.
6
dentists and specialists
70+ years
of combined experience
100%
English-speaking
3
specialists on staff
The short version
Our Tijuana Dentist Team: The Key Facts
What patients want to know about the people who will treat them.
- Your dentists
- Six dentists and specialists, including an oral surgeon, a maxillofacial surgeon and an endodontist.
- Experience
- More than 70 years of combined experience.
- Language
- Every dentist on our team speaks English, and so does our coordination team.
- Licenses
- Each dentist has a Cédula Profesional you can verify in Mexico’s official registry.
- Specialists
- Implant surgery is done by our surgeons, and root canals by our endodontic specialist.
- Before you travel
- A patient coordinator answers your questions and plans your visit with you.
- Location
- Torre 21, Zona Río, about 5 minutes from the San Ysidro border.
Our dentists
Our Dentists and Dental Specialists
Surgeons, an endodontist and restorative dentists, all in the same clinic. As a result, each part of your treatment is done by the right person.
Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez
15+ yrsOral Surgeon Specialist
Centro Mexicano de Especialidades · Speaks English
Dr. Gonzalez focuses on dental implant surgery, All-on-4 full-arch treatment and complex surgical cases, and has placed more than 1,000 dental implants.
Dr. Hector Carrizales
15+ yrsMaxillofacial Surgeon Specialist
Universidad Veracruzana · Speaks English
Dr. Carrizales specializes in implant dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a focus on implant placement for patients who need fixed tooth replacement.
Dr. Arely Uribe
10+ yrsEndodontic Specialist
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) · Speaks English
Dr. Uribe diagnoses and treats problems inside the tooth, including root canals and re-treatments, to save natural teeth whenever possible.
Dr. Nancy Ponce
8+ yrsDental Surgeon
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) · Speaks English
Dr. Ponce provides general and cosmetic dental care, helping patients restore the function and natural look of their smiles.
Dr. Andrea Gutierrez
15+ yrsDental Surgeon
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) · Speaks English
Dr. Gutierrez combines general dentistry with an aesthetic eye, treating everyday dental concerns while creating balanced, natural-looking results.
Dr. Evelyn Paez
7 yrsDental Surgeon
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) · Speaks English
Dr. Paez focuses on preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, with personalized care for everyday dental needs and smile improvements.
Who treats what
Who Will Treat You?
Here’s who usually leads each treatment. For bigger cases, such as full mouth reconstruction, several of our dentists work on your plan together.
Dental implants, All-on-4 and All-on-6
Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez · Dr. Hector Carrizales
Snap-on dentures and full mouth reconstruction
Dr. Hector Carrizales · Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez
Root canals and re-treatments
Dr. Arely Uribe
Veneers, crowns and smile makeovers
Dr. Nancy Ponce · Dr. Andrea Gutierrez
Composite veneers and bridges
Dr. Andrea Gutierrez · Dr. Evelyn Paez
Cleaning, whitening and checkups
Dr. Evelyn Paez · Dr. Nancy Ponce
Check us out
How to Verify a Dentist’s License in Mexico
You shouldn’t have to take our word for it. Every licensed dentist in Mexico has a Cédula Profesional, and you can check it in about a minute.
- 1
Open the official registry
Go to the Secretaría de Educación Pública registry at cedulaprofesional.sep.gob.mx.
- 2
Search the name or number
Type the dentist’s full name, or the Cédula number listed on this page.
- 3
Check the degree
Then confirm the degree and the university match what the clinic tells you.
Before and during your visit
Meet Our Patient Coordination Team
Magda, Fer and Krystal are the first people you’ll talk to. They answer your questions in English, share your photos and X-rays with the dentists, and plan your dates, hotel and pickup. In other words, you always know what happens next.
Patient experiences
See What Patients Say About Our Team
FAQ
Questions About Our Dental Team
Want to know more about a specific dentist? Just ask.
Who performs dental implant surgery at Smile 4 Ever Mexico?
Implant surgery is performed by our surgical specialists: Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez, an oral surgeon with more than 15 years of experience and over 1,000 implants placed, and Dr. Hector Carrizales, a maxillofacial surgeon with more than 15 years of experience. Then our restorative team designs and places your new teeth.
Do your dentists speak English?
Yes. Every dentist on our team speaks English, and so does our patient coordination team. You can ask questions and understand your treatment plan without an interpreter.
How can I verify a dentist’s license in Mexico?
Every licensed dentist in Mexico has a Cédula Profesional. You can search the number or the dentist’s name in the official registry of the Secretaría de Educación Pública at cedulaprofesional.sep.gob.mx. We list each of our dentists’ numbers on this page.
How experienced are your dentists?
Together, our team has more than 70 years of experience. Our two surgeons and Dr. Andrea Gutierrez each have more than 15 years, Dr. Arely Uribe more than 10, Dr. Nancy Ponce more than 8, and Dr. Evelyn Paez 7.
Are your dentists specialists?
Three of them are. Dr. Gonzalez is an oral surgeon, Dr. Carrizales is a maxillofacial surgeon, and Dr. Uribe is an endodontic specialist. Our dental surgeons focus on restorative and cosmetic treatment.
Who will I talk to before I travel?
A patient coordinator. They review your photos or X-rays with the dentists, send your plan and price, and help with your travel and pickup.
Is it safe to get dental work in Tijuana?
It is when you choose a clinic carefully. Look for licensed dentists you can verify, real patient results and clear written prices. See our patient reviews and smile gallery.
Talk to our team
Ask Our Dentists About Your Case
Send us your photos or X-rays and tell us what you’d like to fix. Our dentists review your case, and a coordinator replies in English with your options and a preliminary price, within one business day.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 (619) 906-7481 or message us on WhatsApp.