VIDA DENTAL STUDIO Does not Conform to the Norm

By Anya Sebastian

“This dental office was not like other dental offices. The welcoming and friendly staff were amazing and the dentists were nothing like any of the previous dentists I have been to.”

That 5-star review—just one of many - captures the essence of what makes Vida Dental Studio the most celebrated dental office in Santa Fe. There are patients who declare that, for the first time, they actually look forward to going to the dentist. One goes even further, saying,“My wife was terrified of the dentist. Dr. Giron has made her feel at home and now she comes here with a smile on her face.”

For Dr. Devin Giron, who opened his Santa Fe practice about 6 years ago, it is all about building relationships. As he points out, “This is a relationship-based business and we want to get to know our patients as people.” Just how different that is from most people’s experience, is something that many reviews pay special attention to. “The entire experience is one that makes you feel valued as a human and as a consumer, not just another number,” is a typical comment, as is this one, “It felt like home right away. It’s almost like family and the team they have here...the girls are wonderful, all of them.”

Something else that sets Vida apart from other dental offices, is that Dr. Giron and his partner, Dr. Galen Detrik, set aside time for emergencies, offering same day appointments if possible, and even coming in early, or staying late if necessary. “If someone is dealing with a dental emergency, or has a really bad toothache, those are things that need to be taken care of as soon as possible,” says Dr, Detrik. That is another thing patients really appreciate, as demonstrated by this review “It took me three years to find a dentist, call and get an appointment within a week. That sold me on Vida to start with.”

As for their expertise and the quality of their work, that, too, gets 5-star reviews, like this one, referring to Dr. Giron: “He has a really good grasp of the new technology and his dentistry is exceptional. It’s faster, easier and always turns out exceptionally well.”

The world of dentistry is rapidly changing and evolving and both Dr. Giron and Dr. Detrik make a point of keeping up-to-date with the latest developments, frequently going out of state to pursue further education. Vida also invests in their employees, who really do work together as a team. “I want people who are eager to advance and who want to keep learning,” explains Dr. Giron. “I want to encourage everyone here to be the very best they can be.”

The office is now exploring the possibility of making holistic alternatives available to patients, along with regular treatments, “We think it’s important to let our patients know what options are available out there, so they can choose the one that feels right for them.” says Dr. Giron, “and holistic solutions would definitely be of interest to many of them.” That means giving people individual attention, spending time with them, listening to their concerns, making them feel seen, heard and cared for, all things that are an integral part of how Vida Dental Studio operates. The following, succinct review sums it up perfectly: “A good dentist is hard to find. I’m really thrilled I found this one!”