NEW MEXICO SMILE CENTER - Key Persons
I was born and raised in Albuquerque NM. I started my dental care in 1994. I started out as an assistant and over the years transitioned to Front Office as a scheduling coordinator. I've been in the dental field for 30 years. I enjoy taking care of my patients , they have become like family to me. I love spending time with my family whether it is going to the lake in the summertime or going to cheer them on at their games. I wouldn't be the person I am today without them all. My husband I have been together for 31 years.
Marie has been working in the field of dentistry since 1985. She enjoys getting to know our patients and the opportunity dentistry provides to connect with many people. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Albuquerque in 2003 to be closer to her granddaughter. She has 2 children a stepson and 5 grandchildren. Marie enjoys spending time with her golden retriever Sadie, terrier Buddy and rag doll kitten Annie.
As office manager she oversees our dental team as well as billing, insurance, treatment plans, scheduling and payroll.
Michelle Le, who was born and raised in Albuquerque NM. In 2018, she graduated from UNM's Department of Dental Medicine with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She is also bilingual, speaking Vietnamese and English. She recently got married in September of 2022. In her spare time, she is a wedding a photographer and videographer, snowboarder, traveler, and food enthusiast and she loves trying new restaurants with her friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Dental Assistant
- Office Administrator
Raeann graduated from PIMA Medical Institute as Certified Dental Assistant. She has been working in the dental field since 2002. She was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico and then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1999. She enjoys getting the opportunity to meet and help the patients through their treatment. Raeann enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include collecting teddy bears, playing sand volleyball, and watching TV. She is a Chicago Bears fan. She just recently got a new border collie puppy named Koda Bear.
Sandra has been a dental hygienist for 30 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and teaches at the Dental Hygiene school. She has been instructing dental hygiene students since she graduated. Sandra has spent the majority of her years as a hygienist working with dental implant patients. Even after all these years, Sandra still enjoys practicing dental hygiene and teaching it. Her other interests include hiking, skiing, her miniature Dachshund and food of course!
Job Titles:
- Dentist
- Owner and Lead Dentist
- Patient Resources
This is a great dental practice--you won't find better in Albuquerque. Dr. Ollason is an excellent dentist and a very personable fellow.
Dr. Ollason is committed to providing the best and highest quality dental care that he and his team possibly can. That's why he invests in the latest and most effective technology available to dentists.
Dr. Steve Ollason received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha Nebraska in 2013. He was born and raised in Albuquerque and prides himself on giving back to the community. He strives to keep his patients informed and engaged at every stage of the treatment process. Working with an experienced and caring staff, his goal is to make every dental visit a pleasant, and stress-free experience.