Alandrah Bailey, DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Alandrah Bailey was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Due to her parents’ military service, she spent a majority of her childhood living in Germany before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She returned to New Mexico and graduated from Rio Rancho High School then went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in biotechnology at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Bailey then attended dental school at University of Missouri - Kansas City. When she isn’t caring for her patients, Dr. Bailey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, volunteering at the animal shelter, playing cards and board games, taking care of her tortoise, Mr. Turtle.

Paula Jenkins, RDH

Dental Hygienist

A New Mexico native, Paula Jenkins graduated from UNM Dental Hygiene School in 1979 and has been a Dental Hygienist with HMS since 1998. She is a member of the New Mexico Dental Hygiene Committee and a dental hygiene examiner with Western Regional Exam Board and Central Regional Dental Testing Services. Paula states “my patients make my job; I enjoy being a part of HMS”. She enjoys the outdoors, hunting trips with the kids, family gatherings and spending time with grandbabies.

Nitin Joshi, DMD

Chief Dental Officer
Doctor of Dental Medicine

DMD (Henry M Gold Man School of Dental Medicine)
BDS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)

Dr. Nitin Joshi completed his Doctor of Dental medicine from Boston University, Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Bachelor of dental surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences in India with High Honors.

He was a commissioned dental officer with the Indian Army Dental corps at the Rank of Major. He also received his training in trauma and oral surgery during his tenure in the army. During his time at Boston University, He developed his skills in digital dentistry. He is very enthusiastic about patient care and community health. He is also a board member of a few non-profit organizations which work for the upliftment of oral health care towards communities.

Dr. Joshi is very passionate about evidence-based dentistry and critical- thinking. He has compassion toward patient care in all areas of dentistry. He loves to spend time with his wife and play Golf and Horse polo in his free time.

Eyvonne Lee, DMD

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Eyvonne Lee was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. She grew up living in different cities of the Southwest, Including Rio Rancho, New Mexico and overseas in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Lee received her undergraduate degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and completed her DMD program at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona.
Dr. Lee is married to Jeremy, who is a woodworker and a pastor. In her free time, she loves to explore Gods creation in nature and enjoys visiting local coffee shops and farmer's markets.

Stephen Priftakis, DMD

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Steve grew up just north of Boston. He graduated with a BA Biology from St. Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire. Shortly thereafter he attended Tufts University Dental School followed up by a 1 year Hospital Dentistry Residency at Kino Community Hospital Tucson, Arizona. During this initial year in Tucson, he fell in love with the American Southwest's people, climate, food and considers Tucson his adopted hometown. Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and son, following the NFL, road biking and home brewing. He aims to provide the best customer service experience for patients and is currently working and studying to become a Fellow with the American Academy of General Dentistry.

Ben Weege, DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Ben Weege was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He graduated with a degree in General Science from Oregon State University, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Prior to finding his passion in community health with HMS, Dr. Weege spent over ten years in private practice in Washington state and Arizona. Dr. Weege has contributed to the profession in numerous capacities - he has practiced in mobile dental units, previously served on the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission, and was an adjunct faculty member at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health for seven years. Dr. Weege is also an active member of the Western Regional Examining Board.

In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, golf, and spending time with family and friends.