Meet Our Doctors

Creating World-Class Smiles

Meet Our Doctors

Creating World-Class Smiles

our doctors

Meet your Orthodontists

Our board-certified orthodontists bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and excitement to every patient’s treatment.

Dr. Darren Haltom

DDS, MS

Since joining our practice in 2005, Dr. Darren has enhanced the smiles and lives of so many patients.

Dr. Kaitlyn Darcy

DDS, MS

Dr. Darcy joined our family in 2020 and loves helping our patients achieve their smile dreams.

Dr. Lisa King

DDS, MS

Using advanced technologies and experience, Dr. King loves providing tailored care to patients.

Dr. Tucker Haltom

DDS, MS

Dr. Tucker has been in practice for over 50 years in Albuquerque, and he’s known for the amazing smiles he creates.

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We truly love what we do and believe that is shows in every interaction we have. Take a look at some of the amazing reviews we’ve received over the years!
Charlotte T.
Haltom Orthodontics is great and I highly recommend the team! The office is clean, modern, and well-organized, and the staff is always friendly, and professional. Dr. Haltom is knowledgeable, nice, and makes the kids feel comfortable. They do an excellent job !
dori V.
My daughters bonded retainer was breaking loose, poking her and making it hard to eat. Her Orthodontist had retired so I called around and found Haltom Orthodontics. They were able to get her in next day, beautiful facility, friendly and professional staff. They took ex-rays and let us know that they do not carry the same material as our previous orthodontist. They had originally given me a quote over the phone but ended up removing the retainer and buffing the glue off for no charge. I will definitely go back to purchase a new overnight retainer. Thank you Haltom Orthodontics for a great experience.
Dessie L.
I wanted to give a shout out to Gwen. She is the best and has been so amazing to my daughter and I. She’s made this whole process so comfortable and has been extremely helpful! I am so grateful for her and everyone at Haltom Orthodontics!
Deanna H.
They are the best. I finished my Invisalign in 2020 and still had my original retainers. However, my dog decided that they would make a good chew toy. Today, I went back in to be refitted for new ones. It was a great experience. She was fast and efficient. The goo even tasted good, and she told me some jokes. The front dest staff were just as friendly, too. The whole experience was wonderful. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work.
Alondra C.
The staff are all so nice and amazing I always had such a good experience with them and now that I got my braces off it was such a nice experience they tell u if your uncomfortable to let them know and they add Vaseline so your lips so they don't chap which was so amazing because in other places they do not do that and overall they give u such a heart warning experience
Anitha N.
The best one definitely. My daughter had her braces and it went just perfect. Highly recommend
Gersson I.
Went in for retainer replacement and was treated very nicely by everyone there! Thank you especially to Lisa for making sure my retainers fit perfectly!!!
Marie H.
If you are on the fence and weighing options for an Orthodontist - I IMPLORE you to please choose Haltom Orthodontics. A bit of a back story; I had come to Dr. Haltom and his team in the early 2000's and got my braces off with permanent retainers/wires on both my upper and lower smile lines. A couple weeks ago, my lower popped out while flossing (so I thought) and the next morning I realized my one side of my upper was loose. You have to remember, they were glued on 20 YEARS ago, so I definitely think they did their job! My dentist advised me to attempt to return to my original place of work - and this morning was my appointment, and please let me tell you the amount of time and care and understanding that this team exudes has NOT AT ALL waivered and I truly felt like a kid again. Not only that, but Lisa and Yvonne were working there during the time I had braces, and they are still just as beautiful and kind as ever! Lisa told me "dad jokes" the entire time I had that weird putty for molds in my mouth and Yvonne broke down everything she was doing each step of the way to ensure I felt comfortable - both of them I would 100% trust my own children with and let them keep - lol! All jokes aside, I have been telling everyone about my experience today because it genuinely came from care and expertise, which is so hard to find in a field that is very commonly anxiety inducing for some individuals. Long story long - as an over 20 year patient of Haltom Orthodontics, I highly recommend them for anything you may need.
Leah V.
My family and I have had a great experience here. The staff is friendly and professional, and the treatment has been effective and smooth from start to finish. We're really happy with our results and highly recommend!
Deanna N.
I was seeking a mouthguard/retainer after getting an extraction and then finding that nerve damage was going to prevent me from being able to get an implant. I was referred to Haltom Orthodontics by a friend who said she had gotten the best retainer/mouthguards she’d ever gotten from them. My experience has also been exceptional. My retainer/mouthguard has been amazingly helpful for keeping the pain down in the damaged area. And the staff have been consistently helpful and upbeat, including helping with adjustment to the retainer when needed. I get a sense of a very positive workplace where people like their jobs and like working together, which says a lot and is hard to come by these days.
Jonathan P.
I got my braces off in 2017 and remember my orthodontists visits were phenomenal. From the doctors, assistants, receptionists, and staff, they went above and beyond during my visits. 7 years later, my retainer had come loose and they got me in for an appointment. The staff are still exceptional and i would recommend them for your treatment.
Randi D.
Dr Haltom and all of the staff has always been wonderful! Super kind, very well organized and do a great job with both my kids orthodontics!
Miranda T.
I absolutely love Haltom Orthodontics! I’ve been with them for about two years now, the process to getting my braces on was super quick and easy. The staff is always very informative and super friendly and welcoming ! 10/10 recommend!(:
MIX
I’ve gone to Haltom orthodontics since I was 16 years old, I am now 22. They have a warm and welcoming environment and hold themselves professionally. I definitely recommend this place you will love it here.
Linnea R.
My family and I have been going to the same Orthodontist for years. I had to come back a couple years later, recently, because my retainer needed to be fixed and it’s like I never left. Everyone there is still so nice and the facility is always spotless! PS, Gwen is the best!
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