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Dr. David Axelrod grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in Biology. He continued to the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery where he earned his DDS. After dental school, Dr. Axelrod served…

Dr. Cherry serves as the dedicated periodontal specialist at Foundation Implants & Periodontics in Lone Tree, Colorado. With over a decade of professional experience in periodontics and implant dentistry, Dr. Cherry has established himself as a leading figure in…

Dr. Michael Hale is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who completed his specialty training at the University of Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Utah in 2003 with degrees in Biology and Spanish. He then completed his dental training at the…

Dr. Justin M. Smutz has been serving the community of Arvada as a dentist for over 10 years, and he began practicing here right out of dental school! He received his undergraduate studies from the University of Colorado with a degree in molecular, cellular…

Dr. Kalra is a caring, personable, gentle dentist who strives for perfection in all facets of dental health. She has devoted much time and energy in continuing her education to provide the highest quality of dental care. The team members have been with the practice…

Dr. Patel grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada.  He has been in full time practice as an endodontist since 1997.  Dr. Patel received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Boston, MA). Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies…

Dr. Lyndsey Theriot grew up in Morrison, Colorado, and watched her father’s passion for dentistry touch people’s lives around her. His care, attention to detail, and compassion for the people he served inspired her to pursue dentistry on her own. Coupled with her love…

Doctor of Dental Medicine 2001-2005 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Graduated Summa Cum Laude Boston, Massachusetts Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiology (PhD)1996-2001 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama Bachelor of Science…

Dr. Eric T. Rysner offers you the perfect blend of both cosmetic and general restorative dentistry.  This means in addition to helping people solve basic problems with their teeth, Dr. Rysner can also provide advanced treatment and assist those…

Dr. Dominic Toriggino received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988. He then served for four years in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Toriggino has completed an implant mini-residency at Nobel Biocare and taken…

Dr. Esposito has provided Oral and Maxillofacial care in the southwest Denver area since 2000. He received his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgical Certification from Vanderbilt University. He earned his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry at the University of Connecticut…

Dr. Speirs grew up in Idaho and received his Bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University. He went on to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska to earn his DDS degree and become a dentist. After graduation from dental school in 2000, he joined…

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Michael Ontiveros has dedicated his career to helping his patients look, feel and smile their very best for nearly 30 years. From an early age, Dr. Ontiveros knew he wanted to become a dentist. After graduating with a degree in…

Dr. Hua Gao, DDS is one of two dentists at H&M Family Dentistry, which he co-owns with his wife, Xiaomei Sui, DDS. At their family-run dental practice in Aurora, Colorado, they’re committed to treating their patients like family and providing the highest quality…

Dr. Leopardi received his undergraduate dental degree from the University of Adelaide, South Australia in 1985. He enjoyed private practice as a general dentist in Adelaide for several years prior to receiving his specialist training and master’s degree in combined…