Meet the Chamisa Hills Family Dental Team

Dr. Candelaria was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Cibola High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree, double major in Biology and Chemistry, from the University of New Mexico. In 2002 Dr. Candelaria obtained his dental degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school he returned to New Mexico and worked in community health care facilities for several years. He has built long lasting relationships with his patients and many have followed him into private practice. Dr. Candelaria believes in creating relationships based off of trust and honesty as well as providing quality care in a comfortable dental environment.

Dr. Candelaria and his wife Sandy have five children; Alyssa, Julianna, Jayson, Dani and Myla. When Dr. Candelaria is not practicing dentistry he enjoys watching soccer and football. He also enjoys playing golf, softball and any other activities his family is involved in at the time. Dr. Candelaria and his wife enjoy spending time with family and are active in the local sports community.