Dr. Espinoza received her bachelor’s degree in biology and physics from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, in 2000, her DDS from the University of Southern California in 2004, her Advanced Education in General Dentistry certificate from the University of New Mexico in 2006 and a master’s degree in public health from UNM in 2011. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Special Care Dentistry and received fellowship recognition with the American College of Dentists, National Academies of Practice, and the Academy of Dentistry for People with Disabilities.
Dr. Espinoza was a faculty member at the University of New Mexico Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program for 8 years before joining the UW School of Dentistry. She has served in leadership roles in several national organizations, including Special Care Advocates in Dentistry, the Special Care Dentistry Association, and the American Board of Special Care Dentistry. At the UW School of Dentistry she serves as Director of the DECOD Program and Thread Champion for the Care of Diverse Populations in the predoctoral curriculum.