DISC 2025
ELITE Members
Dr. Ryan Jenkins
Dr. Ryan M. Jenkins is a board-certified periodontist and dental implant surgeon, as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Jenkins is from San Antonio, Texas and attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree…
Dr. Michael Huber
Dr. Michael J. Huber is a trained specialist in Periodontics and Dental Implantology. With over 25 years of experience Dr. Huber leads our team of dedicated and friendly professionals in providing top quality dental care for you or a loved one. Medical science…
Dr. David Axelrod
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. Andrew Kurialacherry
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
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 Smutz
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. Gunjan Kalra
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. Jana Rausa
We are proud to provide gentle, family-oriented dental care for the adults and children of this community for the past 18 years. With state-of-the-art equipment and sterilization techniques, we offer treatment in general dentistry, cosmetic and reconstructive…
Dr. Sanjay Patel
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
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…
Dr. Alexander Smith
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. Maria Johnson
Dr. Maria Song Johnson earned her BS degree from the University of Florida in just three years, and was admitted to the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Maria completed the Advanced…
Dr. Elizabeth McInerney
Dr. McInerney received her undergraduate degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her D.D.S. at Creighton University. Dr. McInerney is originally from the Chicago area, but has loved making Colorado her home! Dr. McInerney and her husband have…
Dr. Eric Rysner
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
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. Daniel Esposito
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. Daniel Escalante
Dr. Daniel Escalante grew up in Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona on Regent’s Scholarship, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. He continued his education at Boston University School of Dental Medicine on the Army Health Professional…
Dr. Aaron Speirs
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…
Dr. Woon Yi
Dr. Woon H. Yi, DDS is a reputable dental institution located at 1344 South Chambers Road in Aurora, Colorado, United States. As a trusted dentist, Dr. Yi and his team provide top-quality dental care and services to patients of all ages. With a focus on maintaining…
Dr. Michael Ontiveros
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. Michael Mingle
Dr. Mingle is a graduate of The University of Iowa School of Dentistry. He met his wife and business partner, Dr. Jennifer Rankin, in dental school. After graduation, he and Dr. Rankin served in the US Navy, providing dental care to service members. At the end of his…
Dr. David J Andrus
Diamond Dental Studio was started in 1986 and has been in business over 30 years. Dave Andrus, CDT, and wife, Sherry, own and operate Diamond Dental Studio with the main focus being superior fitting, functional, aesthetic, high-quality restorations. Diamond…
Dr. Hua Gao
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. Chris Mehlhoff
Dr. Chris Mehlhoff understands the importance of healthy smiles for everyone, and as a dentist with a blended family with his wife, Laura, and five wonderful kids (three daughters and two sons), he knows firsthand the joy that comes with raising a family. Beyond the…
Dr. Aldo Leopardi
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…
Dr. Jason Barrett
Dr. Jason Barrett graduated from University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2013. Immediately following graduation, he completed an advanced general dentistry residency in the US Navy while working under board-certified specialists in endodontics, periodontics,…