Innholdsfortegnelse for 2019 i 5280 Health

PARENTAL GUIDANCE How much crying is normal? Shouldn’t the baby be walking by now? Why does my preschooler only eat yellow foods? If you’re a parent, such questions are the soundtrack to your life, no? Sure, you can Google every child-related woe there is, but definitive answers are difficult to come by. Good news: This April, Highland’s Mama’Hood parenting store and education center (known for its research-based resources for raising infants, from sleep groups to breastfeeding support to cloth diapering how-tos) will debut its latest offering for bewildered moms and dads. The Human Experience Of Parenting is a two-day series of TEDx-style talks that present scientific solutions to common issues for new parents as well as personal stories that inject humor into the mystifying labyrinth of child-rearing. “Our society has…

On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down a federal law that banned sports betting, it’s likely that lawmakers in Colorado (where it’s still illegal) will consider legalization in 2019. And that has local therapists worried about gambling-addicted patients. About two percent of Americans struggle with gambling, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling; it’s the only nonsubstance addiction recognized as a mental health disorder in the DSM-5, the standard manual used by health professionals. Those with the condition experience a larger-than-normal rush of happy-making chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine, when a bet pays off. But tolerance builds, says local gambling therapist Nancy Lantz, so addicts raise the stakes to get that same “high.” What’s more, getting treatment is a challenge: Colorado only has 11 certified gambling…

If going to the dentist isn’t your thing, you’re not alone: Dental care is easily overlooked, especially when access is difficult, which it can be in Colorado. More than a quarter of counties in the state have a shortage of dental health professionals. The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is addressing the problem with the Colorado Medical-Dental Integration Program, a first-in-the-country experiment placing dental hygienists in 26 medical practices across the state. The idea: People are more likely to get a medical checkup than a teeth cleaning, but they might stick around the doctor’s office to get their pearly whites examined and polished. Results of the program will be out this summer; here’s a preview. » MORE ACCESS. About 40 percent of the 57,000-plus people who saw a hygienist hadn’t…

2018 TOP DOCTOR 3x Winner Board-Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Maximizing a patient’s facial aesthetic goals is his passion, which is why Dr. Raval has become a leader in the Art of Facial Plastic Surgery™. After being named a 5280 Top Doctor in 2016, 2017, and 2018 for plastic surgery within the head and neck, his peers seem to agree. As the owner of Raval Facial Aesthetics and Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics, Dr. Raval and his exceptional team have built a practice that has received countless accolades. For more than 17 years, Dr. Raval and his team have provided caring service to local, national, and international patients. His team’s mission is to listen to the goals of their patients, discuss their options and deliver the highest quality care and…

2018 TOP DOCTOR 13x Winner Noah Makovsky, M.D. is the co-founder of Stapleton Pediatrics, a general pediatric practice that offers the highest quality, team-oriented and personalized medical care for newborns, children and teens. Dr. Noah Makovsky, or “Dr. Noah” as his patients affectionately call him, strongly believes that all children and families are unique, and he continually strives to provide individualized patient and family care. At Stapleton Pediatrics, the providers take care of children just as they would want their own families to be treated, with compassion, respect and the highest quality medical care. Dr. Noah and his colleagues constantly stay current with the latest pediatric updates to ensure the highest level of pediatric care available today. STAPLETON 2975 Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80238 COMING SPRING 2019! 1258 S. Pearl…

Devoted yogis swear their practices do wonders for their energy levels, core strength, mental clarity, and detox goals… but what if you’re late to the proverbial party? You’ve never been to a class, you don’t know a downward dog from a happy baby, and vinyasa…wasn’t that something in your carton of Indian takeout last night? Besides, you’re not bendy. You’re just not a yoga person, right? But, psst: You could be. We asked Denver-based yoga teacher and wellness event coordinator Addison Gumbert, founder of mindful meetup organization Karma Kosha, for some 101 advice to get you in the door and onto the mat. 1. Pay attention to class descriptions. “Focus on ‘beginner’ language as opposed to ‘all levels,’” Gumbert says. Plus: “Power classes will be faster than a slow flow…

The 6 a.m. wake-up call from an oversize bell isn’t nearly as jarring as I thought it would be. It’s the first morning of my three-day silent meditation retreat at Tara Mandala—a 700-acre Buddhist center in Pagosa Springs—and I feel surprisingly awake. The smell of peppermint tea leads me to a group gathered on cushions for our morning session. Awkwardly, I simultaneously try to avoid eye contact and keep my eyes fixed on the others to figure out what I should be doing. The instructor arrives, offers a brief welcome, tells us to close our eyes, and suggests that we “let go and begin again.” I manage to follow her voice for about five minutes before I drift. My shoulders and neck begin to tighten, and I am bothered by…

Few experiences are as aweinspiring as staring up into an endless blanket of glowing stars on a clear night. Maybe it’s the heightened awareness of your own smallness in the grand scheme of the universe or the wonder of considering how all those stars came to be. “Preserving our dark skies is important to feeling at peace as a human,” says Andrew Miller, board member of Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley, a nonprofit that worked to make Custer County a certified Dark Sky Community. “Connecting with the night sky above us is one of the oldest human activities. In fact, some of the oldest art in the world depicts the night sky.” The bad news: 99 percent of Americans can’t even see the Milky Way because of light…

Why didn’t you choose my doctor? We don’t pick the doctors—other Denver physicians do. For the past 25 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. The ballot is posted online at 5280.com from the end of January to mid-March each year. Every metro-area doctor with a valid Colorado medical license can fill it out. Once the doctor hits “save,” the votes are entered into our database and tallied. Doesn’t that just make it a big popularity contest? In many respects, yes. We hope that doctors give us careful, responsible answers, but there’s little we can do to stop them from…

12 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., University of North Carolina When you arrive at Cosmetic Dentistry of Colorado, it just feels different. We prioritize the patient experience and exceptional outcomes above all else. Dr. Radz has dedicated his career to the study, practice, and teaching of cosmetic dentistry. His interest in cosmetics has led him to become one of the leading educators in the field of esthetics. He has lectured throughout the world for 20 years, and since 2004 is consistently listed in Dentistry Today as a leader in dental continuing education. He has served as program chairman for the annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry three times. As a patient of Dr. Radz, you will experience the highest quality in dental materials, worldclass techniques, and our…

TERRY W. EGERT, DDS 11 5280 Top Dentist Northwestern University Dental School, 1974 CHANDRA KREIDER, DMD 11 5280 Top Dentist Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine, 1999 Residency at University of Virginia Medical Center, 2001 We are proud to be recognized as Top Dentists for 11 consecutive years. At Egert-Kreider Dental, we focus on providing friendly and customized dental care for you and your family. We enjoy getting to know our patients on a personal level in order to help them achieve optimal dental health. While we place an emphasis on preventive dental care, we also pride ourselves on our ability to comfortably restore your smile. It would be our pleasure to welcome you to join our dental family. 3955 E. Exposition Ave., Suite 312 Denver, CO 80209 (303)…

10 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., Creighton University B.S., Ergonomics, University of Illinois I am honored and humbled to be recognized by my peers as a 5280 Top Dentist for the 10th consecutive year! We are proud to be leaders with CEREC digital dentistry CAD/CAM. We can treat and repair your tooth with incredible accuracy, function, and beauty—all in a single appointment. For your comfort, we provide a personal flat screen TV and headphones during treatment, all in a relaxing ski lodge atmosphere. I love being a dentist, as it lets me become involved in the lives of my patients while providing personal, honest, and long-term care. 541 W. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Suite 101 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (303) 346-1118 www.rysnerdental.com Colorado Mammoth Team Dentist Since 2005…

DANA BOYD-PAGE, DDS 5 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry Member: American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry (ASIRD), American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Dr. Dana Boyd-Page is the owner and dentist at Page Dental Arts in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Page started her dental career in 2003 and has put an emphasis on continuing education and staying abreast of the latest dentistry has to offer. She strives to provide individualized care to all of her patients. Page Dental Arts is a state-of-the-art general dentistry practice that offers a wide variety of dental care including family & cosmetic dentistry, restorative implant dentistry and…

7 5280 Top Dentist University of Illinois School of Dentistry, University of Colorado General Practice Residency, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dawson Academy Alumni, Spear Study Club, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, and Member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Dr. Susan Kutis is humbled to have received the Top Dentist award since 2012, in both Denver and Chicago. Dr. Kutis has also been recognized as a Top Dentist for two consecutive years in Colorado Parent magazine. This recognition stems from her compassionate care, combined with endless hours spent on continuing education, to provide her patients with the latest dental techniques in cosmetic and comprehensive care. EXPERIENCE MATTERS. YOURS + OURS. 10354 W. Chatfield Ave., Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80127 (720) 924-4849 www.bluesagedental.com…

Last winter, I was riding a chairlift at Copper Mountain with my then eight-year-old daughter, Hadley. It was a classic Colorado day, with skies so blue they could have been painted, the air still and slightly scented by the evergreens. Hadley and I watched in silence as skiers and boarders cruised down the slopes—far enough below us that we could only faintly hear them swoosh through the snow. About halfway up the hill, she leaned over to me and whispered, “Mom, it’s so…peaceful.” She was right—and I felt myself breathe a little more deeply. I’ve visited that memory countless times this year, and reading our cover story reminded me of it once again: In “Peace Out” (page 42), 5280 Health senior editor Julie Dugdale explores how Coloradans can find serenity…

A dentist reaching for a needle is the stuff of horror films for some nervous patients. But thanks to Fort Collins drug-development company St. Renatus, that shot to the gums could soon be replaced with something far less terrifying: a nasal spray. The two-ingredient solution, called Kovanaze, launched nationwide this past summer after receiving Food and Drug Administration approval in 2016. The first ingredient, oxymetazoline (a decongestant), clears the nasal passage for the second ingredient, tetraaine (a numbing agent). Tetracaine travels through wet tissue in the nasal passage to nerves linked to the 10 upper front teeth, numbing the “smile zone” but not the lips and cheeks—meaning patients can go from their dentist appointments to coffee meetings without that telltale drool. Many Colorado dental practices have adopted the spray, and…

Getting from A to B if you’re elderly or have disabilities can be challenging and stressful. Jason Brabson realized as much after a stint working for Yellow Cab in Fort Collins, where he witnessed a dire need for more reliable and compassionate transportation for people who use wheelchairs, depend on dialysis, or are blind, hearing-impaired, or developmentally disabled. So he and his wife, Jung Mi, launched Heart & Soul Paratransit, a Fort Collins–based company that specializes in driving anyone in need to and from medical visits and personal errands. Each of his drivers undergoes 40 to 60 hours of intensive training in door-throughdoor special services, and the company regularly serves northern Colorado. Brabson hopes to expand Heart & Soul’s services throughout Colorado. “The mission is to help change nonemergency Medicaid…

Every January, we all recite “New year, new me!” Sometimes that means dropping a few pounds or sticking to a budget or bagging a couple more fourteeners. But we’re guessing that this year, you might be angling for less stress and more contentment. We know there are circumstances under which no amount of sage advice or mental TLC will soothe the soul. For many of us, though, feeling unsettled, disgruntled, or burnt out is the result of multiple ongoing factors we can address. So we sought the guidance of professionals and everyday people who’ve carved their own paths to healing or fulfillment. Our hope is that the following pages might be a toolbox of sorts, stocked with ideas to grab when you need’em. Here, our guide to de-stressing, simplifying, and…

5280 Health: What are the biggest hurdles to achieving some form of inner peace? Michael Kass: Our minds are like runaway trains. We’re moving so fast in this high-tech world of smartphones and social media; the average person reaches for their phone 80 times a day [according to global tech support company Asurion]. And that actually causes a sense of loneliness and isolation. We think we’re connecting, but the real intimacy gets dumbed down. We’ve all been told to “be more present.” Got any tips? Start with a mindfulness or meditation practice. People cringe at that suggestion, but just take five minutes during the day. Sit and feel your breath in your belly. When you’re showering in the morning, feel the water. Be there. When you’re driving, pay attention to…

Resting at the foot of the dramatic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the town of Crestone is considered by many a spiritual mecca; it’s home to some two dozen centers representing most of the world’s major wisdom traditions, including Buddhism and Hinduism. But resident Vivia Lawson, who owns a real estate company, had been too busy to explore the depths of the town’s outdoor beauty and spiritual resources—until she hit pause and made time to travel the Camino de Crestone. Billed as an “interspiritual pilgrimage,” the Camino takes travelers from temples to stupas to sweat lodges to ashrams on a seven-day, 20-mile walkabout. “Being a businessperson, I don’t often get to stop and appreciate my environment,” Lawson says. “Walking from place to place creates a meditative space. It’s a wonderful thing—being…

Take one look at Anne Williams’ @inspirednomad Instagram account and you’ll see why the moniker (also the name of her travel-journal-esque website) is fitting. The Denver-based graphic designer takes her followers on journeys through snowcapped mountains, mystical deserts, and glowing cityscapes via artful road-trip shots captioned with trendy hashtags like #vanlifers—as in, life in a van. Specifically, a decked-out Sprinter van furnished with bedding, wired with electricity, and ready to roam. It’s a lifestyle far different from the one Williams experienced growing up. In her small Missouri town—population: less than 4,000—it seemed that everyone followed a similar path to jobs, marriages, and mortgages. “But I always wanted to travel and do all the crazy things,” Williams says. The opportunity came when her office closed its brick-and-mortar doors and told Williams…

ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Gregory Kirk 2036 17th Ave. Denver 80206 720-334-8328 Christian C. Thurstone DENVER HEALTH 723 Delaware St. Pavilion M Denver 80204 303-436-4949 ADOLESCENT MEDICINE David W. Kaplan CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 Daniel H. Reirden CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 Amy E. Sass CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 Eric J. Sigel CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Joseph Kay UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 Amber Khanna UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 ADVANCED HEART FAILURE & TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGY Larry Allen UNIVERSITY 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 Andreas Brieke UNIVERSITY…

Endodontics ARVADA Johnathan C. Newcomb CLEAR CREEK ENDODONTICS 7375 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 330 303-432-3636 clearcreekendo.com Emmanuel Paguio ART OF ENDODONTICS 9950 W. 80th Ave., Suite 21 303-422-0607 artofendo.com Ryan K. Stratton CLEAR CREEK ENDODONTICS 7375 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 330 303-432-3636 clearcreekendo.com AURORA Shane R. Christensen ENDODONTICS OF COLORADO 11200 E. Mississippi Ave. 303-696-1919 endoofco.com Benjamin Ricketts ALTITUDE ENDODONTICS 6240 S. Main St., Suite 285 303-627-5420 altitudeendo.com Hesham Youssef AURORA ENDODONTICS 13741 E. Rice Place, Suite 200 303-617-6323 auroraendodontics.com BOULDER Steven Klyn BOULDER ENDODONTICS 3100 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 300 303-449-6621 boulderendodontics.com Joseph Parsons BOULDER ENDODONTICS 3100 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 300 303-449-6621 boulderendodontics.com BROOMFIELD Peter Q. Shelley ELM ENDODONTICS 13605 Xavier Lane, Suite E 303-427-2769 elmendo.com CASTLE ROCK Brock F. Deal ENDODONTIC ASSOCIATES 4344 Woodlands Blvd., Suite 220 303-328-3979 corootcanal.com…

KEVIN M. PATTERSON, DDS, MD 9 5280 Top Dentist JULIANA DiPASQUALE, DMD 8 5280 Top Dentist At Denver Metro OMS, every patient matters. We have been proudly serving the Denver Metro community for many years and remain committed to providing excellent surgical care through precise treatment and unrivaled compassion. Drs. Patterson and DiPasquale are highly trained, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who hold positions at many of the area hospitals and focus on treating each and every patient with the highest quality of care. We know your oral health greatly impacts your overall health and physical well-being; as a patient, you will see and speak to the doctor at every visit. We encourage consultations and questions regarding your oral surgery procedures. Please call our office so that our knowledgeable…

DR. KARA ARNOLD 9 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., University of Illinois at Chicago DR. JENNIFER ROHLEDER 5 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center If you are looking for a friendly, neighborhood dental office, providing premium care, visit Highland Smiles. Dr. Kara Arnold and Dr. Jennifer Rohleder provide patients with state-of-the-art dental technology, including CEREC single-visit crowns and Zoom whitening. Dr. Arnold and Dr. Rohleder take pride in every case, and would love to be the architects behind your healthy and ideal smile. 3480 W. 32nd Ave. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 623-0407 www.highlandsmiles.net…

DR. LYNELLE ZABEL 6 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S. from University of California at Los Angeles Dental School By understanding how a healthy, beautiful smile can boost self-confidence and make a lasting first impression, my focus is to blend the relationship between health and beauty in your care as my patient. With over 20 years of experience, I offer the most progressive and advanced techniques, from routine procedures to cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and dental implants. Your healthy, beautiful smile is my goal! 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 150 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (303) 470-0017 www.highlandsranchdentalcare.com…

After a three-year hiatus that kept fans hoping for a comeback, Geoff Britten—the first person to conquer Mt. Midoriyama, the brutal final stage of NBC’s popular obstacle course competition show, American Ninja Warrior—is back in the game. He finds out early this year if he made the cut for season 11 of the addictive reality series. But you don’t have to wait until the episode airs in May to see Britten in action: The 39-year-old recently moved from Maryland to Denver to help launch Ninja Nation, an obstacle course gym that opened its maiden locations in Lafayette and Centennial over the summer. Want to know how to train like a ninja? Britten dishes. ON MAKING FITNESS FUN A lot of people struggle to go to the gym and lift weights.…

ELISABETH KWAK-HEFFERAN Reporting “Baby Steps” (page 28) about her postpartum health problems showed writer Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan how little new moms know about these issues: “I have this impulse to warn pregnant strangers about issues like the ones I’ve been dealing with,” she says. “Writing an essay is probably a much less creepy way to get the word out.” DANTE TERZIGNI Illustrator Dante Terzigni describes his work as “digital collage”: He uses software to create his designs, but the Cleveland-based artist also handcrafts elements such as line work and cut paper. Those skills are on display in the illustrations for “Peace Out” (page 42). Terzigni’s clients include the New York Times and Amazon. JULIE DUGDALE 5280 Health senior editor Julie Dugdale penned this issue’s cover story, “Peace Out” (page 42), and…

Chanda Hinton Leichtle is on a mission. The 36-year-old, who has quadriplegia—she survived an accidental gunshot wound when she was nine—is working with state legislators to expand the Spinal Cord Injury Waiver by the end of this quarter. The measure, launched in 2015, mandates that Health First Colorado (the state’s Medicaid program) cover alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, and chiropractic services, for residents with spinal cord injuries. Leichtle, founder of the Chanda Center for Health in Lakewood (opened in 2017), hopes to broaden the coverage to include people with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries and extend it to 10 more Colorado counties. The effort is driven by Leichtle’s own story: After 12 years of conventional treatments left her near death, she took a chance…

We’ve all been there: that flash of panic when you realize you’ve taken a wrong turn in the wilderness. In fact, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) has among the highest numbers of search and rescue operations in the entire national park system. What gives? Your anxiety comes down to a battle between brain regions: your cool, collected hippocampus—which tracks your movements with neurons called “place cells”—and the jumpy amygdala, which might hijack your body into a flight-or-fight meltdown if you suspect you’re lost. Give your hippocampus the upper hand with these three tips from RMNP chief ranger Mark Pita. » Learn to read a topographic map (pull one off 14ers.com) and locate landmarks on your hike. Eyeball them along the way; it’ll help your place cells guide you back home.…

1. Bergen Peak This steady climb starts at the Elk Meadow Park trailhead (easily reached by a quick zip up I-70 to Evergreen) and is a bit challenging, but it offers killer views the higher you go. Lose yourself in thick ponderosa and lodgepole forests and keep an eye out for deer and elk. 2. Walker Ranch Loop You have to drive up the Flagstaff Mountain road to access this trail above Boulder. But the variation in trail (high singletrack all the way down to South Boulder Creek and back up into the trees) is worth the slight haul from Denver. It’s fairly popular, but it has two access points, which alleviates congestion. 3. Centennial Cone Park This loop in Clear Creek Canyon feels a bit more remote than most…

This past year has turned my schedule and my brain upside down. The challenges are nothing more than the everyday life stuff that most of us experience—my husband and I moved (twice), we had a baby, we started new jobs, and so on—but I struggled with the constant ticker tape of to-do lists and feeling unsettled. I waffled over commitments and stressed over not-even-real problems. ¶ So, after one too many “How does this not bother you?!” jabs at my husband—and his subsequent suggestion that my occasional freakouts weren’t actually helping us maneuver through life—I decided to experiment with finding ways to chill out. I didn’t want anything that demanded a regular, regimented schedule. Instead, I simply embraced opportunities that felt conducive to detaching from the grind: wellness activities I’d…

Crestone Mountain Zen Center SAN LUIS VALLEY crestoneretreats.org Good for: Solitude and contemplation. Those in need of a remote hideaway can focus on distraction-free work, deep healing, or spiritual exploration by tailoring an individual stay in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristos. Your time can be silent if requested, and meditation with the monastic Zen community is welcomed but not required. Accommodations: Cabins, private rooms, yurts, and camping; vegetarian meals in a gorgeous atrium If you go: Spend an afternoon ogling the vastness of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, an hour south. Shoshoni Yoga Retreat ROLLINSVILLE shoshoni.org Good for: A yoga-centric quick escape. Book an overnight getaway just 40 minutes outside Boulder and unwind with two yoga classes, two meditation classes, a creative art program, and free…

Feng shui is the millennia-old Chinese practice of arranging your physical surroundings to create positive energy flow and well-being—in other words, designing your rooms to best meet your needs for success and contentment. “Feng shui is different for every person,” says Lorrie Webb Grillo, certified feng shui practitioner and founder of Denver-based Thriving Spaces, which aims to help people experience joy and harmony when they walk in the door at the end of the day. “Some people think it’s very esoteric, ancient, and philosophical, and I love those aspects of it. But I do feng shui because it’s functional.” Here, Grillo shares five easy strategies you can try for a more peaceful home environment. 1. Make your bed every day. It may seem trivial, but it “can make a world…

AURORA – The Medical Center of Aurora—HealthOne AURORA NORTH – The Medical Center of Aurora-North—HealthOne AVISTA – Avista Adventist Hospital—Centura Health BOULDER COMMUNITY – Boulder Community Health CHILDREN’S – Children’s Hospital Colorado CRAIG – Craig Hospital DENVER HEALTH – Denver Health Medical Center GOOD SAMARITAN – Good Samaritan Medical Center—SCL Health KINDRED – Kindred Hospital Denver LITTLETON – Littleton Adventist Hospital—Centura Health LONGMONT – Longmont United Hospital—Centura Health LUTHERAN – Lutheran Medical Center—SCL Health NATIONAL JEWISH – National Jewish Health NORTH SUBURBAN – North Suburban Medical Center—HealthOne ORTHOCOLORADO – OrthoColorado Hospital—Centura Health PARKER – Parker Adventist Hospital—Centura Health PLATTE VALLEY – Platte Valley Medical Center—SCL Health PORTER – Porter Adventist Hospital—Centura Health PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S – Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center—HealthOne RMHC – Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical…

ROBERT RUDMAN, DDS, MS 11 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S. from Marquette University, Magna Cum Laude; Orthodontic Specialty Degree Marquette University; Member: American Association of Orthodontists For over 20 years we have been creating incredible smiles. We are experts at combining state-of-the-art technologies so our patients can have the amazing smiles they desire and treatment options that fit their lifestyle. We are proud to use the latest orthodontic advances to make sure our patients have the best treatment available. “I love what I do and enjoy lecturing around the world to other orthodontic specialists,” says Dr. Rudman. “I have also invented some of the technologies utilized in orthodontics today and enjoy the unique insight I gain from consulting with leading orthodontic manufacturers.” We were the first office in Denver to treat…

DR. PREET K. CLAIR 9 5280 Top Dentist Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1998 Clair Family Dentistry has the feel of a small-town practice in the heart of a big city. For 14 years, our practice has grown with the community. We provide conservative, personal care focusing on health and function. We look forward to showing you our new office! I am a proud working mom to Inder (age 7). 8793 E. Northfield Blvd. Denver, CO 80238 (303) 322-2081 www.clairdental.com…

MAKALA HUBBELL, DDS 11 5280 Top Dentist D.D.S., University of Oklahoma, 2003 Masters of Public Health, University of Oklahoma, 1997 Member: American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry We believe that everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile for life! The team at Lowry Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing the highest quality of comprehensive dental care for adults and children. We are a caring team of dental professionals committed to providing you with a comfortable experience. We provide each patient with personalized care in a relaxed and friendly environment, using state-of-the-art technology. Our office emphasizes education and prevention, empowering you to take control of your dental health. We proudly serve the Lowry neighborhood and the Denver community! The Iris Building 8158 E. Fifth…