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Dr. Carmen Santana-Paine, DMD

Dentist | General Practice

5/5(2)
14 Manchester Square 215 Portsmouth NH, 03801
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Dr. Carmen Santana-Paine is a compassionate and highly skilled dentist based in Portsmouth, NH, who is deeply committed to improving her patients' overall health through comprehensive dental care. With a strong focus on airway dentistry and TMD (temporomandibular disorder), she strives to uncover the root causes of dental issues that often contribute to broader health concerns, such as sleep apnea and chronic pain. Her approach goes beyond traditional dentistry, aiming to diagnose and address underlying conditions that affect her patients’ well-being. 

 

Dr. Santana-Paine is known for her personalized care, taking the time to understand each patient’s unique needs and working collaboratively to find long-term solutions that enhance both dental health and quality of life. Whether addressing routine dental care or complex cases involving airway function and jaw disorders, she blends advanced technology with a holistic approach to offer tailored treatments. Her dedication to continuing education ensures she remains at the forefront of dental innovations, especially in areas like cosmetic laser services and comprehensive diagnostic methods.

Education and Training

University of Kentucky Bachelor of Arts and Science 1997

UK College of Dentistry DMD 2001

U. of Kentucky Dental Clinic General Practice Residency 2002

Board Certification

Pankey Institute (2011) and TruDenta (2014)

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

TMDAirway dentistryAesthetic dentistry

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Owner and Operator Bay Breeze Dentistry -

Awards

  • Top Dentist Year New Hampshire Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association, the Alliance of American Dental Association, the New Hampshire Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the SPEAR Education - Faculty Club, the SPEAR Study Club, and Vivos Therapeutics  
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  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine  

Treatments

  • TMJ disorders, Airway ( airway orthodontics, sleep apnea appliance therapy), cranial facial underdevelopment

Fellowships

  • Graduate of the world-renowned Pankey Institute (2011) TruDenta Certification (2014)

Professional Society Memberships

  • ADA, SE, AACD, PI AHS, Vivo, TruDenta,DOM

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her concentration on Airway.

Dr. Carmen Santana-Paine, DMD's Practice location

Bay Breeze Dentistry

14 Manchester Square 215 -
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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New patients: 603-610-8765, 603-610-8765

Bay Breeze Dentistry

14 Manchester Sq Ste 215 -
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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New patients: 603-605-8837
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Dr. Carmen Santana-Paine, DMD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Restoring Comfort, Function, and Natural Esthetics for Patients in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Dr. Carmen Santana-Paine, an esteemed practitioner of general, cosmetic, and neuromuscular dentistry, has been transforming lives and smiles since 2001 through her dedication to comprehensive dental care. As the proud owner and operator of Bay Breeze Dentistry in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, she is committed to treating her patients’ dental health as a whole, emphasizing the importance of optimal health models in dentistry to restore comfort, function, and natural esthetics.

Driven by a childhood inspiration of witnessing the profound impact a dentist could have on individuals’ lives through genuine care and comfort, Dr. Santana-Paine realized early on that dentistry transcends mere teeth and plays a vital role in the connection between people and their overall well-being. Her educational journey includes a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (2001), a General Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky (2002), and certifications from prestigious institutions such as the Pankey Institute (2011) and TruDenta (2014). 

Actively engaged in various professional affiliations, including the American Dental Association, the Alliance of American Dental Association, the New Hampshire Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the SPEAR Education – Faculty Club, the SPEAR Study Club, and Vivos Therapeutics, Dr. Santana-Paine’s expertise has been recognized by New Hampshire Magazine, naming her one of the state’s Top Dentists. Her unwavering commitment to providing high-quality and comprehensive dentistry is evident in the outstanding dental experience she has cultivated at Bay Breeze Dentistry, where patients are invited to uncover the underlying causes of their dental issues.

Through a modern and innovative approach, Dr. Santana-Paine incorporates cutting-edge protocols to diagnose and treat airway problems, sleep disorders, and other issues that may impact overall health. 

Whether patients seek relief from dental pain or aspire to achieve the smile of their dreams, Dr. Santana-Paine stands ready to guide them on their dental journey towards true wellness. At Bay Breeze Dentistry, patients can rest assured that they are in expert hands, receiving personalized care that goes beyond the surface to address their holistic well-being.

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Turn left onto International Drive 753 ft
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Continue straight onto Gosling Road 2530 ft
Turn right onto Woodbury Avenue 3463 ft
Continue straight onto Market Street 4071 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1719 ft
Merge left onto I 95 6.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards ME 91 2126 ft
Go straight onto Spur Road 941 ft
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Continue left onto York Street (US 1A) 4818 ft
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Turn left onto Central Avenue (NH 108) 26 ft
Make a slight right 133 ft
Turn right onto Locust Street 4024 ft
Make a slight left onto Chestnut Street 3003 ft
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Turn right onto Old Rollinsford Road 265 ft
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