
Considering a different practice pathway?
Interested in ownership or employee dentist options?
Or looking into specializing?
Learn from experienced dentists who want to help you improve and grow. Enroll in the CDA & MDDS Shadow Program to get a view into what a day in the life is like for a practice owner, employee dentist or specialist.
Established dentists from around the state have volunteered to share their path in this unique program. Pick a dentist(s) to shadow based on your career goals. Regardless of your current career situation, you can benefit from the guidance of someone who has been where you are or are where you want to be.
Take control of your career and job satisfaction today and enroll!
Dates: Various dates October – November 2022. Visit the Sign-Up Genius to learn more and pick your shadow location.
Location: Participating practices are located across the state.
Rate: Free for CDA & MDDS members
Questions: Contact CDA Director of Membership Erica Carvin - erica@cdaonline.org, 303-996-2842 or MDDS Director of Membership & Marketing Cara Stan – marcom@mddsdentist.com, 303-488-9700 x3270.
Please be respectful of the participating dentists by arriving at your confirmed time. If you need to cancel, please contact the dentist, CDA or MDDS within a reasonable amount of time before your scheduled time.
Dentist | Speciality | Practice | Address | Website | Education | Practice/Patient Philosophy | ||||
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Dr. Jessica Allen | Allen | periolife11@gmail.com | Periodontist, Private Practice Owner | Northern Colorado Periodontics | 4033 Boardwalk #100, Fort Collins, CO 80525 3400 W 16th St, Greeley, CO 80634 | https://www.nocoperio.com | UNLV School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2011 VCU School of Dentistry, Periodontal Residency, Class of 2014 | ![]() | X | Monday, October 17 and 24 7:40AM-4:30pm (Greeley) Thursday, October 20 and 27 7:40 AM – 3PM (FTC) |
Dr. Justin Baltz | Baltz | drjlbaltz@gmail.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Highpoint Dental Care | 3574 S Tower Rd, Aurora, CO 80013 | https://www.highpointdentalco.com | Marquette University School of Dentistry, Class of 2010 | ![]() | X | Fridays in November |
Dr. Nelle Barr | Barr | n.v.barr@att.net | Pediatric Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Children's Dentistry | 5150 W 80th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030 | https://ddschild.com | University of Kentucky, Class of 1991 University of Kentucky Pediatric Residency, Class of 1993 | ![]() | X | October 3, 6, 12, 24, or 28. November 3, 4, 8, or 17 My office hours are Mon - Thursday 8:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 5:30 Friday - 7:30 to 11:45 and 12:30 to 4:00 |
Dr. Lauren Basile | Basile | Oral Surgeon, Private Practice | Colorado Surgical Arts | 3701 S Clarkson St #300, Englewood, CO 80113 | https://www.cosurgicalarts.com | University of Connecticut, Class of 2013 University of Washington Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Class of 2017 | ![]() | X | Friday, November 4 from 8 to 2 Friday, November 18 from 8 to 2 Monday, November 21 from 8 to 12 Tuesday, November 22 from 8 to 12 | |
Dr. Eric Beckman | Beckman | eb.perio@gmail.com | Periodontist, Private Practice Owner | Periodontal Associates | 2900 S Peoria St, Unit D Aurora, CO 80014 | https://www.periodontalhealth.com | University of Minnesota, Class of 2013 Minneapolis VA Medical Center, General Practice Residency, Class of 2009 University of Minnesota, Periodontology Residency, Class of 2012 | ![]() | X | Monday-Thursday 7:20am-4pm. Most of October is open except not the week of 17th-21 or 26-28 Most of November is open except not 15th in afternoon, or all day 22-28 |
Dr. Jonathan Boynton | Boynton | jbthedentist@gmail.com | Periodontist, Private Practice Owner | Boulder Implants & Periodontics | 2575 Pearl St #330 Boulder CO 80302 | https://boulderimplants.com | Tufts University, Class of 2007University of Colorado, Periodontics Residency, Class of 2010 | ![]() | X | I see patients Tuesday through Friday, 8:15 to 4:30 with lunch from 1 to 2; surgical days are Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday thursday mornings are new patient appointments and then post-ops in the afternoons. Any time would work for me. |
Dr. Isaac Chung | Chung | dqchung@gmail.com | Orthodontist, Private Practice Owner | I-Orthodontics | 10463 Park Meadows Dr, Ste 206, Lone Tree, CO 80124 | https://www.i-ortho.com/ | University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2015 University of Pennsylvania, Orthodontic Residency, Class of 2017 | ![]() | X | 7:30am-4:30pm Tues 9/20 Tues 9/27 Thurs 9/29 Fri 10/7 (7am - 4pm) Thurs 10/13 Tues 10/18 Thurs 10/20 Wed 10/26 Thurs 10/27 |
Dr. Elizabeth Crespi | Crespi | elizabeth.crespi@gmail.com | Pediatric Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry | 3650 E 1st Ave, Ste 301 Denver, CO 80206 | https://www.sunrisepedsdentistry.com | University of New Jersey, Class of 2009 New York University, Pediatric Residency, Class of 2013 | ![]() | X | 10/3-10/5: 8-4pm 10/17-10/20: 8-4pm 10/24-10/26: 8-4pm 11/7-11/9: 8-4pm 11/14-11/16: 8-4pm 11/21-11/23: 8-4pm 11/26-11/28: 8-4pm |
Dr. Melissa Goodpaster | Goodpaster | melissagoodpaster@gmail.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Cherry Creek Dental Spa | 155 S Madison St #220, Denver, CO 80209 | https://www.cherrycreekdentalspa.com | Creighton University, Class of 2012 | ![]() | X | 10/4 anytime, 10/5 morning, 10/11 anytime, 10/12 morning, 10/14 anytime, 10/17 anytime, 10/18 anytime, 10/21 anytime, 10/25 anytime, 11/1 anytime,11/2 morning, 11/8 anytime 11/11 anytime, 11/14 anytime, 11/15 anytime, 11/16 morning, 11/23 morning, 11/28 anytime, 11/29 anytime) |
Dr. Brandon Hall | Hall | bhall@espiredental.com | General Dentist, Espire Dental | Espire Dental | 1590 Little Raven St. Unit 180, Denver, CO 80202 | https://espiredental.com/locations/lower-highlands-riverfront/ | University of Iowa, Class of 2006 | ![]() | X | October 10 and November 22 1-5pm |
Dr. Andrei Ionescu | Ionescu | aionescudmd@gmail.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Timber Dental Care | 13591 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80241 | https://www.timberdentalcolorado.com/ | Midwestern University, Class of 2013 | ![]() | X | 11am - 2pm - October 12 and 26 and November 9 and 23 |
Dr. Jeff Kahl | Kahl | kahlja@msn.com | Pediatric Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry | 660 Southpointe Ct, Ste 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 | https://cspediatricdentistry.com | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2001 Children's Hospital Colorado, Pediatric Residency, Class of 2006 | ![]() | X | Oct (5,25,26,27,28) or Nov (9,16,17) 8am-5pm |
Dr. Artemis Khazaie | Khazaie | artemiskhazaie@gmail.com | General Dentist, Employee Dentist | Whisper Creek Dental Care | 14823 W 91st Pl, Arvada, CO 80007 | https://www.whispercreekdentalcare.com/ | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2019 | ![]() | x | October 11, 18, 25 and November 2 AM |
Dr. Nate Kunzman | Kunzman | nate.kunzman@gmail.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | GB Dental and Associates | 1910 56th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634 | https://www.greeleyteeth.com | Temple University, Class of 2010 Albert Einstein Medical Center, General Practice Residency | ![]() | X | Mon -Thurs. AM or PM we would be happy to have someone come in. The only days that would not work would be Sept 29th, Oct 17th or Oct18th since I will not be in the office those days. The week of Thanksgiving we usually have adjusted hours so I would avoid those dates as well. |
Dr. Carrie Mauterer | Mauterer | carrie.mauterer@gmail.com | General Dentist, Peak Dental Services | Appletree Dental South | 3955 E 120th Ave, Ste B, Thornton CO 80233 | https://www.appletreesmile.com | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2005 | |||
Dr. Kevin Patterson | Patterson | drp@dmoms.com | Oral Surgeon, Private Practice Owner | Denver Metro OMS | 4500 E Cherry Creek Dr South, Ste 410, Denver 80246 | https://dmoms.com/ | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 1989 University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, General Practice Residency OMFS/MD Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Class of 1998 | ![]() | X | |
Dr. Cameron Reece | Reece | dcreece87@gmail.com | Oral Surgeon, Private Practice Owner | Colorado West Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2530 N 8th St, Ste 103, Grand Junction, CO 81501 | https://coloradowestoms.com/ | Roseman University, Class of 2015 Case Western Reserve University Medical School, Class of 2018 Case Western Reserve University, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Class of 2020 | ![]() | X | Pretty much any time. Just need to let me know |
Dr. Stacey Robben | Robben | srrobben@alumni.colostate.edu | General Dentist, Public Health | Center Dental Clinic Valley-Wide Health Systems | 135 E 6th St, Center, CO 81125 | https://valley-widehealth.org/ | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2016 | ![]() | October 13 & 17 PM, October 18, 20 & November 22 & 29 AM & PM | |
Dr. Amy Rosinsky | Rosinsky | asrosinsky@gmail.com | General Dentist, Public Health | Colorado Health Network - Howard Dental Center | 6260 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220 | https://coloradohealthnetwork.org/health-care-services/oral-health-care/ | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2015 | ![]() | X | 11/8, 11/9, 11/11 - most any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in October except afternoon 10/5 and 10/26. 7:45-4pm. |
Dr. Bryan Savage | Savage | drbryan@westmetrokidsdental.com | Pediatric Dentist, Private Practice Owner | West Metro Pediatric Dentistry | 7180 E Orchard Rd, Unit 301, Centennial, CO 80111 | https://www.westmetrokidsdental.com | University of Colorado Health Science Center, Class of 2003 Pediatric Dental Residency at Baylor College, Class of 2007. | ![]() | X | October 17th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Arvada location) October 19th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Centennial location) October 24th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Arvada location) October 27th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Centennial location) November 7th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Centennial location) November 14th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Arvada location) November 16th, 8:30am-noon or 1pm-4:30pm (Arvada location) |
Dr. Brandon Scheer | Scheer | bescheer1985@gmail.com | Orthodontist, Private Practice Owner | Shine Orthodontics | 11989 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80233 | https://www.shineorthodonticsco.com | Indiana University, Class of 2013 University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Orthodonist Program, Class of 2016 | ![]() | Mondays and Tuesdays from 8-5 and Wednesdays from 7-4 (No 10/19) | |
Dr. Jill Shonka | Shonka | Pediatric Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Windsor Pediatric Dentistry | 1576 Main St, Windsor, CO 80550 | https://www.windsorpediatricdentistry.com/ | University of Iowa, Class of 2009 University of Iowa Pediatric Residency, Class of 2011 | ![]() | X | Oct 3-Oct 26 and Nov 1- Nov 21. 8-11am Mon and Wed and 8-11:30am on Tue and Th. Afternoons are 1-5pm. | |
Dr. Jillian Stacey | Stacey | jillian@drtimstacey.com | Associate General Dentist, Private Practice | Stacey Dental | 1975 Research Pkwy, Ste 302, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 | https://drtimstacey.com | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2021 | ![]() | X | Any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in Oct or Nov, our hours are 8-5. |
Dr. Tim Stacey | Stacey | tim@drtimstacey.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Stacey Dental | 1975 Research Pkwy, Ste 302, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 | https://drtimstacey.com | VCU School of Dentistry, Class of 1989 GPR at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine | ![]() | X | Any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in Oct or Nov, our hours are 8-5. |
Dr. Arthur Yagudayev | Yagudayev | dr.yagudayev@gmail.com | Periodontist, Private Practice Owner | PerioArts of Colorado | 7555 E Hampden Ave, Ste 305, Denver, CO 80231 | https://perioartscolorado.com | University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine & Periodontal Residency Program, Class of 2015 & 2018 | ![]() | X | October 24, 25 or November 3, 8, 10, 29, 22 |
Dr. Jeff Lodl | Lodl | jefflodl@gmail.com | General Dentist, Private Practice Owner | Arvada West Dental Care | 5730 Ward Rd Ste 204 Arvada, CO 80002 | https://www.lodldds.com | University of Nebraska, Class of 1986 | ![]() | X | See signup |
Dr. Rick Mueller | Mueller | rickim.rm@gmail.com | General Dentist, Associate | Integrated Dental by Espire | 7251 W 20th St., Bldg H, Suite 1, Greeley, CO 80634 | https://www.espiredental.com/locations/greeley | Southern Illinois University, Alton Il., Class of 1998 | ![]() | Picked dates for him from Monday-Thursday 8-5pm |