Dr. Spencer Tasker is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Albuquerque with 20 years of experience creating positive, relaxed dental visits for children. He completed specialized training at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland and is an expert in preventive care, restorative dentistry, and sedation dentistry for anxious patients. Dr. Tasker also treats special needs children and offers advanced services like laser dentistry and care for lip and tongue ties. Beyond his practice, he's passionate about making dental care available throughout New Mexico by leading public health initiatives in communities across the state. He's now accepting new patients and looks forward to helping your child develop a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Brigham Young University, B.A. in French
Postgraduate dental program, University of New Mexico (2004)
Case School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Pediatric residency, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 11/10/2006

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Areas of Focus

Preventive and diagnostic careRestorative and cosmetic dentistryInterceptive orthodonticsSedation dentistry (all 4 levels)Frenectomies for lip and tongue tieSpecial needs pediatric dentistryEmergency dentistry

Technology & Equipment

Laser dentistry
Digital x-rays

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Started several public health initiatives providing care in Roswell, Las Cruces, Gallup, Clayton, and Raton

Advocate for providing access to care throughout New Mexico

Son of a pilot and Air Force brat; attended 6 different elementary schools by fifth grade, including schools in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Guam

Graduated from Brigham Young University with degree in French

Enjoys outdoor activities in New Mexico, including marathon training, hiking in the Sandias, and golf

Interests include old comic books, Star Wars, and 1980s memorabilia

Married to Sarah, a concert violinist

Supporter of the New Mexico Philharmonic

Has three children: Sydney, Ella, and Owen

Serves as chauffeur for his children's sports, dance, and music activities

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