Biography
 Dr.
Day has been involved in dentistry for over 20 years. She started
working for a local orthodontist as a dental assistant while
attending New Mexico State University.She grew up in Las Cruces,
went to NMSU. She graduated from the University of Washington,
Seattle, one of the first handful of women to do so. After
continuing her education at the University of Maryland Advanced
General Dentistry Residency (first woman resident), she served with
the Public Health Service in Talihina, Oklahoma. As Chief of Staff
of the Talihina Indian Hospital, she managed the hospital-based
clinic, inpatient care and three outlying clinics, staffed with 3
dentists and 11 assistants. Her work received special ribbons and
honors.
Returning to New Mexico to become the first woman dentist to
practice in Las Cruces and one of the first five in the state, Dr.
Day practiced as an associate and opened this practice in 1987.
She believes no one should feel pain or be uncomfortable in her
hands and that everyone is entitled to the best and the latest
modern dentistry has to offer, within their means.
Dr. Day has an interest in patients who have special concerns for
their dental health. The oral environment influences physical and
psychological health far more than ever realized. Not only can
dentists have people looking and feeling good about themselves, but
risks of heart diseases, stroke and premature births can be reduced.
It is to her patients' good health does Dr. Day commit her talents
as a dental professional.
Dentistry is a never-ending educational process. Dr. Day has
attended advanced education courses at the L.D. Pankey Institute of
Advanced Dental Education, Advanced Hygiene Concepts, Crown Council,
Master Plan Alliance, and other educational institutions to bring to
her patients the highest and most advanced dental care possible.
Dr. Day has given back to the dental community by serving on
committees to improve health care and education and as an officer or
delegate for local, state, national and international professional
organizations. Dr. Day has been a participant in the Smiles for Life
fund raiser for St. Judes' Children's Hospital, helping raise over
$2,000,000.00 for cancer research.
She continues to serve her community as a volunteer for over 100
hours in dental education programs and screenings for school
children and literacy programs, assisting teachers in classrooms,
field trips, fund raisers and wherever she can help.
Dr. Day is a good cook and avid reader, mother of two beautiful
active children, and in her spare time can be found either in the
kitchen, reading a book, or at the stable instructing her daughter
or riding and schooling her own horse.
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