Dentistry for Kids

Dentistry for Kids Dentistry For Kids is a pediatric dental office in Santa Fe NM. We have trained specialists in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. New patients welcome.

Dentistry For Kids delivers dental care in a compassionate individualized way, promoting and restoring ideal oral form and function to New Mexico's children. We are educated, responsible, available and consistent in our services. Our emphasis is on preventative care and the links between oral health and overall health. Our providers include specialists in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.

Our St. Francis building has been sending you all 🧡🧡🧡 since 2016! Do you remember when we first built this office? We ar...
05/19/2026

Our St. Francis building has been sending you all 🧡🧡🧡 since 2016! Do you remember when we first built this office? We are celebrating 1️⃣0️⃣ years this month.

05/13/2026

Many parents come to Dr. Kris asking an important question: “Can my child breathe properly through their nose?” 👃

Nasal breathing is closely connected to healthy oral development, posture, sleep quality, and overall wellness. Mouth breathing can also increase the risk of cavities and other oral health concerns.

Stay tuned for the next video as he shares more about the analysis process!

Our ortho patients are guided every step of the way. Start by scheduling your ortho consult at your next cleaning appoin...
05/12/2026

Our ortho patients are guided every step of the way. Start by scheduling your ortho consult at your next cleaning appointment. We are ready to answer questions and have flexible financing options.

Impressions practice! We always want to be the best for all the kiddos. ✌️
05/06/2026

Impressions practice! We always want to be the best for all the kiddos. ✌️

05/01/2026

Did you know the palate (roof of the mouth) is also the floor of the nose?

Dr. Kris Hendricks explains why this matters for your child’s development: the shape of the palate plays a key role in how well a child can breathe.

That’s why broader pacifiers are recommended - they help support proper growth, while narrow pacifiers may limit it.

And it starts earlier than most parents think… growth begins long before teeth even come in.

04/26/2026

Preemie moms—did you know this?

NUK preemie pacifiers = medical devices used in the NICU to help babies build sucking skills.

Not available in stores, but they can make a big difference in your baby’s development 🤍

Happy Admin Appreciation Day! Our Admin team is 🔥 and makes our world go ‘round. Thank you for all you do! 🧡🧡🧡
04/22/2026

Happy Admin Appreciation Day! Our Admin team is 🔥 and makes our world go ‘round. Thank you for all you do! 🧡🧡🧡

04/17/2026

Our manager, Nick, was able to attend the student Dental Table Clinics! Here’s more about the event:

Each year, SFCC’s Dental Assisting program students host Dental table Clinics. The students work on the assigned projects along with Professors, learning proper research protocols and techniques, and then present poster and oral explanations of their learning. The term “table clinic” typically implies an interactive display. The community is invited and the attendees evaluate the presentations on criteria such as quality of poster, quality of oral explanations, uniqueness of the project, and the application of the information to clinical dentistry. The goal is to help DA students explore something innovative or emerging in the dental field and share their insights in a professional and engaging way. This project allows students to demonstrate their research skills, critical thinking, and communication skills. This year the event took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 12- 2 pm at SFCC’s Health & Sciences building Bio-wall area. The event was well attended by the campus and off-campus community. Thank you to the SMILES club for hosting the snacks at the event.
To learn about the SFCC’s Dental Programs, please email: [email protected] or call at 505-428-1258.
Santa Fe Community College (NM)
New Mexico Oral Health Coalition - NMOHC

Thank you to for hosting a great event! 🧡
04/16/2026

Thank you to for hosting a great event! 🧡

04/11/2026

Feeding struggles can be frustrating—and confusing—for so many parents.

Dr. Kris Hendricks shares an important insight: sometimes what’s thought to be a posterior tongue tie is actually related to the shape of a baby’s palate.

A neonatal feeding appliance can be a helpful tool in these cases, and in this video, he demonstrates how it works.

This isn’t a widely known option, so if you’ve never heard of it before, you’re not alone. Questions are always welcome 🤍

Address

1439 St Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM
87505

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15054735437

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