About
Welcome to Sanford Family Dentistry
About us
At Sanford Family Dentistry, we believe dental care should feel personal, familiar, and honest. For more than 50 years, our practice has cared for generations of families in Sanford with a warm, traditional dental experience built on trust, transparency, and long-standing relationships. Our goal is simple: to help you feel known, heard, and comfortable moving forward with care at a pace that feels right for you.
Honest care, service, and heart
Dr. Nataly Yoncee
Dr. Nataly Yoncee is proud to continue the legacy of a practice that has served local families for generations. Her approach is rooted in listening, honesty, and nonjudgmental care, helping patients feel comfortable whether they are here for a routine cleaning, a toothache, or their first dental visit in years.
Dr. Nataly earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2017 and completed an AEGD at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in 2018. Before and after dental school, service played a major role in her life. She joined the Navy at 17, later served as a Navy dental officer from 2017 to 2022, and continues to serve as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
During new patient exams, Dr. Nataly takes time to understand each person’s dental history, medical background, past experiences, anxieties, and goals. She uses X-rays, intraoral photos, and clear conversations to help patients see what she sees and make informed decisions without feeling rushed or pressured.
Outside the office, Dr. Nataly loves spending time with her family, including her children Maya and Nicholas. She is also fluent in Spanish and is passionate about helping more members of the Sanford community feel understood, welcomed, and cared for.
Meet the people behind your care
A warm team that helps you feel right at home
Our team is friendly, welcoming, and deeply connected to the Sanford community. Many of our team members have been part of this area for years, and some have cared for the same families through different seasons of life. When you visit us, you can expect familiar faces, personal conversations, and a team that takes the time to know more than just your teeth.
Your first visit
A first visit that starts with listening
Your experience begins before you even walk through the door, with a warm phone call where our team learns what made you reach out and helps you find an appointment time that works for you. When you arrive, you will be welcomed into a reception area designed to feel more like a living room than a waiting room. From there, our team takes time to understand your health history, dental concerns, anxiety level, and goals so we can personalize your care from the very beginning.
Patient Experience
During your visit, we will take X-rays, capture intraoral photos, and evaluate your oral health with care and attention. Dr. Yoncee will review what we see, ask questions, listen closely, and talk through your options in a way that feels clear and respectful. Some patients are ready to address everything right away, while others want to focus on one concern first, and that is okay. Our goal is to help you understand your health and move forward at a pace that feels comfortable.
What to Bring
To help your first visit go smoothly, please bring:
Helpful tools and a comfortable experience, without the pressure
Our technology helps us show you what is happening in your mouth instead of simply telling you. Combined with a warm, home-like atmosphere and a team that takes time to listen, these tools make it easier to understand your oral health, ask questions, and feel confident about your next step.
Home-like reception area
Our reception area is designed to feel more like a living room than a waiting room. We want patients to feel welcomed, comfortable, and at ease from the moment they arrive.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays help us evaluate your teeth, gums, bone, and overall oral health with detail and clarity. They also allow us to explain findings visually so you can better understand what we see.
Intraoral photos
Intraoral photos allow us to show you areas of concern, such as broken teeth, tartar buildup, cavities, or signs of infection. This helps build trust because you are able to see what we are discussing and take part in the conversation about your care.
Digital patient forms and communication
We offer digital patient communication, live chat, and new patient forms. This helps simplify parts of the patient experience so our team can stay organized and make your visit easier.
Spanish-speaking care
Dr. Yoncee speaks Spanish and is proud to help make dental care feel more accessible for Spanish-speaking patients in Sanford. Our team is continuing to grow this part of the experience so more patients can feel understood and supported.
Rooted in service
Caring for Sanford means caring beyond our office
Service is one of the values that guides Sanford Family Dentistry. For Dr. Yoncee, that commitment began through years of military service and continues through her desire to give back, volunteer, and build meaningful connections in the community. As our practice grows, we hope to strengthen our role in Sanford not only as a trusted dental home, but as a team that shows up for the families and neighbors we serve.
