Meet Our Team | Our Mission | Our Commitment
Beyond Borders Dental was established based on personal experience of saving thousands of dollars on dental treatment in Mexico. Our mission is to extend this affordable and quality dental care to as many people as possible. We are committed to providing our patients with all the necessary information to make informed decisions about their dental needs and to make the process of receiving dental care in Mexico as easy and comfortable as possible through our referral services.
With our expertise in medical tourism and understanding of the challenges of accessing affordable health and dental services outside the United States, we are well-equipped to provide comprehensive services to our clients. The principals of Beyond Borders Dental have over twenty years of experience in tourism and have developed several large businesses aimed at helping communities.
Our involvement in cross-border dental tourism was not accidental. We first learned about the benefits of receiving dental care outside the U.S. from a friend who needed $10,000 worth of dental work she couldn’t afford. After researching various options to save on quality care, we discovered a dentist on the Mexico border who provided excellent care at a fraction of the cost.
This personal experience led us to start Beyond Borders Dental. Our goal is to make high-quality dental care in Mexico accessible and affordable to everyone. We offer comprehensive services, including scheduling appointments, local transportation, and accommodations. We partner only with trusted dental offices in Mexico to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of care.
Our Mission
To offer a human touch that assures we’re here to attend to your dental needs, no matter what. To help you decide on the best treatment choices to promote and invest in your total well-being within your budget. We accept personal accountability for our services and consistently strive to provide the best experience. Our dedicated team collaborates to realize a shared vision of affordable, uncompromising excellence in dentistry. We’re passionately committed to the most ethical customer service from initial phone or internet introduction through continued follow-up.
We Strive To
- Build our dental tourism business on integrity, accurate information, and uncompromising service to provide dental services in Mexico to Americans.
- Educate Americans on more affordable choices for dental concerns so that those needing extensive treatment can afford to have them.
- Support and strengthen the communities in Mexico through economic activity, education, and support programs by providing employment opportunities, direct financial contributions, and community service projects.
Our Commitment
We’re a client-centered service committed to providing you with current and accurate information on dental care options available to you so that you can make an informed choice. We treat each client with dignity, respect, and kindness. We provide our clients with affordable oral healthcare and wellness. We’re passionately committed to the most ethical customer service—taking care of all the details from the initial contact, through continued follow-up, and helping you navigate the entire process.
Meet Our Team
Terri Heeter
President & Co-Founder
Ralph Grosswald
CEO & Co-Founder
Ryleigh Aguilar, EDDA
Patient Care Administrator
Originally from North Dakota, Ryleigh moved to Colorado during high school and has since dedicated her career to helping people in the dental field. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), Ryleigh has over ten years of experience working in dental assistance, witnessing firsthand the transformative impact of quality dental care and the apprehension that many people feel when visiting the dentist.
Motivated by her passion for compassionate patient care, Ryleigh joined Beyond Borders Dental to help patients find affordable and trustworthy dental treatment. With a calming demeanor and genuine empathy, Ryleigh listens to patients’ concerns and works to make their appointments as stress-free and positive as possible.
Her dedication to her profession and passion for dentistry makes her a valuable asset to the Beyond Borders Dental team.
Melissa Masters
Patient Care Administrator
Melissa Graduated from IU School of Dentistry with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2001. She has worked in pediatrics, oral surgeries, general dentistry, implants, periodontics, and public health. In 2015 she founded Dental CE Masters, an ADA CERP Recognized Provider of continuing education for dental professionals. Currently, Melissa runs her education company, works part-time in a private dental practice in Colorado, and helps connect people looking for affordable dental care with talented dentists in Mexico with Beyond Borders Dental.
Cari Griffo, RDH, BSW
Communications and Industry Liaison
Dental Offices
Patient Care Coordinators
Last but not least, in addition to our U.S.-based Administrative team, we have wonderful, highly professional, and experienced Patient Care Coordinators in each of the dental offices.
Lori is in the Juárez office; Iliana is in the Los Algondones office; Kevin is in the Mexicali office; Luis is in the Tijuana office; Arlette is in the San José del Cabo office; Andrea and Itzel are in the Cancun office; Karen is in the Playa del Carmen/Cozumel office.
These wonderful people are our direct contacts who keep us posted every day on our patients in their offices. They all speak English fluently!
