Our practice

Our Practice

We invite you to experience the benefits of our technologically advanced Salinas dental office with all the comforts of home.

Arched courtyard with a stone fountain outside the NEXT Dentistry office

Office design & technology

Recognized for office design and technology

At the 2007 Annual American Dental Association (ADA) Conference held in San Francisco, our dentist won national awards for “Best Dental Office Design” and “Best Integration of Technology in a Dental Office.” These awards confirm that our doctor at NEXT dentistry, Dr. Veronika Vazquez, has built the ultimate in dental facilities at NEXT dentistry. People fly from all over the US and from all over the world to receive dental treatment from this phenomenal dentist.

Our mission is to help our patients through education while delivering exceptional and efficient dental care in a comfortable setting. Our office is a modern and comfortable environment equipped with the latest technology and amenities. With 25 years of experience, we are confident in our ability to deliver high-quality dental services.

A NEXT Dentistry treatment room with a dental chair, overhead light and monitor
One of our treatment rooms

Designed with your comfort in mind

Comfort amenities

Relax while we take care of you

Our dental office was designed with your comfort in mind. Our aim is to make sure you have the best experience possible.

  1. Memory foam or back-massaging dental chairs
  2. Supportive pillows and cozy blankets
  3. Ceiling-mounted TVs with cable
  4. Music channels on Bose® noise-cancelling headphones
  5. Herbal teas and soft drinks from our refreshment center
  6. Nitrous oxide to “snooze” through treatment if you feel anxious

Meet our dental team

The people behind your care

The finishing touch to the soothing NEXT dentistry environment is our superb support team. Each member is a caring, experienced individual, many with advanced training in diverse areas of dental technology.

Portrait of Dr. Veronika Vazquez in a white clinical coat

Dr. Veronika Vazquez

Dentist

Dr. Vazquez believes in listening to her patients and helping them make high quality, informed decisions with regard to their dental health. After graduating from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine in 2005, Dr. Vazquez felt the need to give back to her community and provided dentistry and education to vulnerable populations as a National Health Service Corps Scholar. She then moved to San Francisco where she owned and operated a boutique dental practice from 2013 to 2019 providing cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Vazquez is a delegate with the American Dental Association and sits on two national committees. She was born in South America and grew up in the Reno-Tahoe area. She earned her B.S. in biochemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Dental school
Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, 2005
Undergraduate
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Nevada, Reno
Service
National Health Service Corps Scholar
Organized dentistry
Delegate, American Dental Association
Portrait of Dr. Andrew Kelly in a white clinical coat

Dr. Andrew Kelly, D.D.S.

Clinical Dentist

  • Restorative dentistry
  • Implantology
  • Oral surgery

Experienced clinical dentist with over three decades of expertise in complete dental care, specializing in dental implants, restorative procedures, and oral surgery. Proficient in placing and restoring dental implants with a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Renowned educator who has trained over 400 dentists internationally in all phases of implant dentistry, with extensive involvement in dental board examinations and test construction committees.

Board status
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
Fellowships
Academy of General Dentistry; American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Teaching
Trained over 400 dentists internationally in implant dentistry
Experience
Over three decades in clinical dentistry
Plan for Dental Health membership flyer from NEXT Dentistry showing a family embracing at home

Professional and friendly dental care

A membership plan for patients without insurance

Plan for Health is our in-house dental service plan, made for patients without insurance or those who expect to reach their annual maximum benefit coverage.

Come see the office for yourself

New patients are welcome. Book online or call, and we will find a time that works for you.