Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Ashlee Aragon, DMD, MPH, MS

Pediatric Dentist, Owner

Ashlee Aragón, DMD, MPH, MS was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she attended St. Pius X High School. She graduated from the University of New Mexico where she obtained a BS in Biology and a BA in Art History with a double minor in Chemistry and University Honors. She then pursued a dual degree at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and graduated with her DMD and MPH. Dr. Ashlee completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Michigan where she graduated with her pediatric certificate and an MS from Rackham’s Graduate School. Dr. Ashlee has a passion for helping the underserved and has volunteered on several international dental humanitarian trips to Mexico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, as well as, providing free dental care with GKAS and Mission of Mercy. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist. Her favorite things to do are spend time with her husband, their dog, Goliath, and her family. She is passionate about reading, traveling, baking, yoga, running, and enjoying the beauty of New Mexico.

Voted Top 5 Pediatric Dentist by Albuquerque The Magazine

Dr. Zarah Ahmed, DDS

(Board Certified Pediatric Specialist)

Zarah Ahmed, DDS, (Dr. Zee) was born and raised in the southwest and has lived in both Arizona and New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor’s in Health Science in Physiology from the University of Arizona and after graduating she worked as a 6th grade middle school teacher at J.F.K. Middle School in Gallup. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of California, San Francisco. She then completed her post-graduate pediatric dental residency program at University of Pennsylvania/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Having started her path in dentistry over 10 years ago volunteering at the El Rio Clinic in Tucson, Dr. Zee is committed to advocating access to oral healthcare both locally and internationally. She volunteers regularly at homeless shelters and is engaged in serving the community. She continues to keep up to date on the newest advancements in pediatric dentistry through continuing education to better serve her patients and their families. With a background in both teaching and health education, Dr. Zee has a gentle and caring touch. When she is not working, Dr. Zee likes to spend time with her family and travel. She also enjoys reading, hiking, painting, and listening to podcasts.

Dr. Robin S. Berrin, DMD

Dr. Robin S Berrin is a founding member of A to Z Children’s Dentistry. He attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and graduated as a dentist in 1981. Dr. Berrin worked for the US Public Health Service as a Dental Director for 24 years and then 7 years limiting his care to Native American children and elderly patients. He completed a two year Advanced General Practice Residency program. He also has completed the prestigious Fellowship and Mastership programs with the Academy of General Dentistry. He was the Senior Clinician of the year in the Indian Health Service in 2000. Dr. Berrin was awarded the Indian Health Services National Director’s Award in 2009 for “outstanding and dedicated service to children’s dentistry.

Dr. Derrick Baca, DDS

Dr. Baca was born and raised in Grants, NM and has been practicing in NM for 9 years. He played football at UNM well receiving his undergrad in biology and chemistry. He then completed his dental degree at Baylor college of Dentistry in Dallas. Dr. Baca enjoys being outdoors with his wife and kids. He has one daughter age 7 and one son age 6. He works with his wife who is a dental hygienist.