Dr. Phillip Harwood grew up in Northridge, California and subsequently graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in psychology. Soon thereafter Dr. Harwood married his wife Debbie and in 1984 they packed up their lives in California to head to Omaha, Nebraska so Dr. Harwood could attend Dental School at Creighton University. Dr. Harwood graduated in 1988 after serving as president of his class for the last two years he was at Creighton. From Omaha, the Harwood Family, which now included twin daughters, moved to Denver where Dr. Harwood participated in a General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Denver Veterans Affairs Hospital.
In 1989 as his GPR was coming to a close, Dr. Harwood interviewed at Arapahoe Dental when the practice was still owned by Dr. Paul Franklund. Needless to say the interview went well and Dr. Harwood has been here ever since. Since moving to Boulder, Dr. Harwood and his wife have had three more children, making a total of five!
Dr. Harwood firmly believes that his education is never complete, and works hard to further his education for his own benefit and for his patients benefit. The doctor is not afraid of the new technology as can be demonstrated by his completion of the prestigious Gordon Christensen Mentorship at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and his invitation to be a Cerec Doctors Mentor at the same location. Community is also very important to the doctor. He is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Colorado Dental Association (CDA), and frequently donates time and services to children through the Boulder Valley School District, and adults in need through the Dental Lifeline Network.
A native of Arizona, Dr. Paul Schauwecker made his way to Colorado for his undergraduate degree at Colorado College, where he graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Biology in 2011, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. Much of those four years were spent exploring the rivers, mountains, and animals of this beautiful state, and a semester of study in Costa Rica helped Dr. Schauwecker develop fluency in Spanish, which he still uses to this day.
Dr. Schauwecker soon traded mountains for cornfields, graduating from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska in 2017. After graduation, he jumped at the opportunity to pursue an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency on the small Caribbean island of St. Croix. Working in this underserved community gave Dr. Schauwecker invaluable experience in Oral Surgery, Endodontics, and Prosthodontics, while the island lifestyle broadened his horizons in the arts of spearfishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Dr. Schauwecker has found his new home at Arapahoe Dental, where he looks forward to providing high quality, patient-oriented care for the Boulder community. By focusing on the patient's health as a whole, and listening fully to the patient's concerns and desires, Dr. Schauwecker believes that exceptional outcomes can be accomplished for every single patient.
If you have any questions about raising boys, or dental insurance, Rosalinda is the one to ask. As the longest Arapahoe Dental employee, with over 20 years of experience, there isn't a question that she can't answer. Rosalinda is fluent in Spanish and is always ready to translate. She is a pleasure to work with, since you can always count on her for a friendly smile and help.Along with her great work here, she owns a farm in Fort Lupton, complete with over forty animals and a garden. She has also raised five boys (including two sets of twins!) and now has one grandson.
'Having been here this long, I have really enjoyed knowing all the families over the years. Working with Dr. Harwood. Dr. Schauwecker, and the rest of the team keeps me laughing, and I enjoy being able to help the office run smoothly.'
Cheryl is one of our newest team members. She grew up in Boulder, moved away, and then moved back back twenty-six years later. She always knew that she would end up in Colorado, which she calls Gods Country! She has a Short-haired German Pointer and two children: an 11-year-old daughter named Loren and a 27-year-old son named Michael. She also enjoys puzzles and working on projects around the house.
Dana has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years. She settled in Colorado after many years in the Bay Area and is happily raising her teenage daughter, Alexis. Together they enjoy traveling, which frequently takes them to her hometown of Las Vegas to visit family. Her goal is to visit as many countries as possible because of she is passionate about meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Dana uses her M.A. in Counseling Psychology to volunteer as a Community Mediator in Boulder as well.
'I strive to provide the most up-todate and thorough dental care to my patients in a manner that feels gentle and supportive. I enjoy getting to know my patients and hearing their stories because I believe there is always something to learn. I also love the engaging and friendly atmosphere in our office. All of our fun and laughter makes it feel like one big family.'
Heather grew up in the Boulder area, graduated from Niwot High School, and is a die-hard Broncos fan. She enjoys hiking and fishing in the mountains with her family and dogs as often as she can. Heather has been a patient of Dr. Harwood since she was a child, and years later, followed his advice to pursue a career as a hygienist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Creighton University and graduated from Dental Hygiene school at Colorado Northwestern Community College.After working as a hygienist for a few years, she joined the Arapahoe Dental team.
Krysta has just started her journey into dentistry as a dental assistant. She hopes to continue her education to become a hygienist. As a Colorado native, she loves the outdoors and spends her free time hiking and exploring the mountains. She also loves arts and crafts, along with hanging out with her three cats and tortoise.
Tashi was born in Tibet and grew up in India. She came to the United Statesin December of 2008 to join her husband, who was studying at the Universityof Wyoming. Tashi and her husband moved to Colorado in 2012 and they fellin love with all that Colorado has to offer. They have two lovely children:a 9 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. Tashi loves spending time withher family, cooking, and also her new job as a dental assistant.
I have only been here for about 5 months, but I have really enjoyedworking with all my co-workers. They are all really nice and always helpfulwhenever I need help. Dr. Harwood and Dr. Schauwecker have been thegreatest people to work for.'