Drs. David P. Micklin, Rick Martin, Kha Nguyen, and Laura Watterson take the time to educate you about your dental care and make you part of the decision process while helping you feel at ease in our Glendale office. We practice the Willow Creek Way of dentistry tailored to your individual needs with no pressure, no fear and no judgment. Our goal is to provide you with comfortable, pain-free dentistry for years to come by,
Need a specialist? The Cherry Creek Dental Group is part of a larger team of specialists and together can provide you exceptional care. Their finely-tuned protocols and meticulous processes ensure a seamless, effortless, easy transition every time.
It is very important to me to develop a genuine trust between patients and myself. I endeavor to treat everyone with respect, kindness, and understanding. I never make a treatment recommendation that I would not make for a member of my own family.
A successful result can be achieved for all involved by learning each persons unique concerns, wants, and needs. I want more than a passing interaction with patients; I want to know people and expect friendships to develop with my patients.
Dr. Martin has quite the unique background! Originally from Alaska, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. After teaching for a few years, he completed a Master of Science degree in Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology, also from the University of Idaho. While working on his masters degree, Dr. Martin met a program alumnus who went on to become a dentist. After learning more about the dental field, he shadowed the dentist for two weeks; he applied to dental school shortly after that. Dr. Martin graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska in 2001; the rest is history!
When he is out of the office, he can be regularly found mountain or road biking. Fun Fact: he once biked 148 miles in a span of 24 hours! He also enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his Fianc Lindsey, son Francis, and 2 pups Mowgli and Denali.
Dr. Micklin provides advanced general dentistry for individuals and families. In our professional and friendly environment, we can deliver excellence and strive for each patient to have the confidence and smile they deserve. Our mission is to offer quality dental care for optimum results while developing relationships through individualized and personal attention. At Dr. Micklins office, we are dedicated to our patients complete satisfaction! Dr. Micklin offers a variety of services including modern and cosmetic dentistry. Our goal is to keep our patients smiling from day one!
Dr. Nguyen (pronounced Dr. Win) grew up in the quiet town of Wichita, Kansas. At the age of 12, Dr. Nguyen knew he wanted to become a dentist and set out to do just that. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in three short years, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, shortly thereafter.
Today, Dr. Nguyen is still the passionate and avid learner that he always has been. He stays up to date with new technologies and techniques and tries to incorporate them into his practice for the benefit of his patients. He is also a big believer in patient comfort. Patients have said that Dr. Nguyen has a soothing voice that can put you to sleep its a good thing Dr. Nguyen is a dentist and not a public speaker!
In his free time, Dr. Nguyen loves to try new cuisines with his wife, create covers of popular songs on his acoustic guitar, and ride his Harley motorcycle through the beautiful state of Colorado with his family. With Dr. Nguyen, youll get the quality dental care of a meticulous dentist but with the comforting, family feeling of a small town dentist.
Dr. Laura Watterson grew up in a ranching family in the small town of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology with a minor in Finance. After spending all of her life in Wyoming, Dr. Watterson moved east to Philadelphia, PA where she earned her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine as a Deans Scholarship recipient. While attending dental school, Dr Watterson earned Honors in Clinical Dentistry and Community Oral Health.
Dr. Watterson was recently married in 2019 and her husband is currently serving in the United States Navy. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, volleyball, playing the piano, cuddling with her two cats- Pip and Squeak, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Watterson is a compassionate dentist who takes great pride in listening and getting to know her patients. She takes her profession seriously and subscribes to countless hours of continuing education. She offers a variety of general and cosmetic dental treatments. Dr. Watterson is a member of the American Dental Association and Colorado Dental Association.
Coming from a family of healthcare professionals, Dr. McHugh always knew he wanted to be in the same field. His mom is an operating nurse, and his dad is a veterinarian. He can also trace his roots in dentistry back to his grandfather and great grandfather, who were both general dentists.
Originally from Columbia, MO, Dr. McHugh attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City for both his undergraduate studies as well as dental school. He moved to Colorado two years ago and is enjoying spending his time with outdoor activities. His hobbies include skiing, hiking, biking, disc golf, golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, cooking, and finding new restaurants and breweries. His favorite companion is his dog named Bowser, a Bloodhound/German Shepard mix. When he is not spending time outdoors or with Bowser, he enjoys Sunday BBQs, Netflix and eating tacos. He can beat anyone in a taco eating contest. Make sure to ask him about it when you come in!
Dr. McHugh is particularly interested in digital dentistry. Any advantage he can gain by utilizing modern and proven technology to better help and serve his patients, is something he is willing to take on. He is continuing his education in implant, comprehensive dentistry, full mouth restoration.
Need implants? Full mouth restoration? Full teeth replacement? No problem. Cherry Creek Dental Group can provide you one treatment plan and a seamless experience along with financing to get it all done. Drs. Micklin, Martin, Nguyen, and Watterson are supported by a larger team of Willow Creek Way specialists including Willow Creek Dental Surgery, Willow Creek Orthodontics and Dr. Brian Minavi, Endodontist.
Dr. Haupt is an Idaho native and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Idaho State University. She was accepted into the highly competitive Idaho Dental Education Program and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. While at Creighton, she received the Creighton University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Achievement Award and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Over the years Dr. Haupt has gained extensive implant experience while working at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, completing over 700 all-on-four procedures and placing thousands of implants. In addition to implants, Dr. Haupt has developed a passion for sinus grafting and third molar removal. Combined with her passion for oral surgery, Dr. Haupts compassion for every patients unique story makes her a perfect fit on the Willow Creek Way team.
Dr. Boyesen graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 2003 with a DDS degree. She completed her Periodontology Certificate and Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) degree at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2007. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Dr. Shaffner-Vanderstelt is an expert in understanding and treating every detail of an imperfect smile and bite. She has acquired the highest level of knowledge and experience treating all types of problems with clear aligners (Invisalign) and Damon Braces. She is passionate about the artistic aspects that take your smile to the next level and goes to the most progressive courses to stay cutting edge. She believes in making the process of achieving these results as simple and convenient as possible.
Dr. Brian Minavi was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M University at College Station and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston 2016. Dr Minavi completed his Endodontics residency at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
Dr. Minavi is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontists, the Hispanic Dental Association, Spear Dental Study Club, and the American Dental Education Association. Dr. Minavi is dedicated to bringing quality care and comfort to all his patients here in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 359 reviews
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a year ago
I so regret going to this dental office. They are the type of practice that will perform unnecessary procedures for extra money. If you do go here, it is absolutely 100% essential to get a second opinion before having them perform any work. You'll probably find that many dentists will tell you you need way less dental work than Cherry Creek Dental tells you.
Lynne Frank
a year ago
Do not trust your dental care to this place. They placed a temporary crown that fell out within two hours. They then took two hours to call back. They did a new temporary crown the next day. I do not recall them cleaning the tooth before placing the crown. The tooth became infected within a week and I wound up with a root canal. Though the endodontist did say that 15 percent of crowns do end up requiring a root canal, he said nothing about a crown being put on a dirty tooth never causing a need for a root canal. Macy, The Cherry Creek Dental Group Office Manager, started to explain that the dirty crown was not the cause of the infection and subsequent root canal (google search to the contrary). At this point I decided not to waste any more of my time. Please do not trust this place with your teeth.
Rachel Haley
a year ago
Have had dental anxiety for years--the staff at cherry creek dental are seriously amazing and have been incredibly accommodating. EDIT: Unfortunately, I am back now to edit my review from a few months ago. I had always been confident that I was getting great care here (but had mainly interacted with hygienists and the front desk). After having my last cavity filled, however, I started having toothaches. TWICE over the course of 5 months I returned to be examined by Dr Nguyen because I was in pain, and both times I was sent home with just a bite adjustment. Earlier this month, I returned for a cleaning and told the hygienist I was taking 4-6 Advil per day to manage the pain that hadn't gone away. Only then did she encourage Dr. Nguyen to make me a referral to an endodontist. No sense of urgency was expressed and I scheduled for 2 weeks out. I flew home to Boston that weekend, however, and immediately was in agony--so much so that I could not speak or open my eyes. I called the emergency line after taking 10 Advil and 300mg of Tylenol with no results, only to be told by Dr Chun Gui to keep doing that and call when I landed back in Denver on Monday. He expressed little concern for my pain and never followed up. After some persuasion, I got him to call me in a script for Tylenol with codeine. The next 24 hours I was in tears nearly the whole time. My mom finally got on the phone with my old endodontist in Boston who immediately ordered me antibiotics and scheduled an emergency root canal on a Sunday. When she got in there, she told me my entire tooth had decayed, I had a sinus infection from my tooth infection and my root was nearly dead and would have abscessed in a matter of days. There was so much damage, she was unable to finish the root canal and sent me back to Denver with the tooth packed with antibiotics. When I called on Monday to tell cherry creek what had happened, I was made to leave a message on an answering line and never heard back. I am not one to leave mean reviews. I am sure these people are good people. However, 2k dollars in emergency dental bills later, I will be transferring my care elsewhere.
Cat
a year ago
Office staff either needs to be retrained on how to effectively communicate with patients or perhaps replaced altogether. I have left several messages for someone to give me a call back to discuss my account I have not received one return call. This is unacceptable!! Macy - either retrain your front desk staff how to return phone calls or replace your staff. They are making your office look unprofessional ! This is unfortunate because the dentist and her assistants were most caring !
Sammy Dash
2 years ago
I have anxiety from previous dental experiences. Barb at the front, Victoria & Dr.Wynn took such great care of me this morning. They are fast & intuitive.
Jake Swenson
2 years ago
I had my Mohler removed since I bit down on my tooth with my tongue piercing eat food. The doctor took very good care of me and helped me become pain free removing the chipped tooth! Thank you Cherry Creek Dental! I am now able to eat food with both sides of my mouth and not as tempature sensitive
Pat Reynolds
2 years ago
Amanda the hygienist was pleasant, knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. Possibly the best hygienist I've had in 50+ years of dental work, and I've had some good ones. Office staff are friendly and helpful. Doctors are uniformly excellent, and very proactive in recommending proper care and treatment.
Steve Replogle
2 years ago
I have always received good treatment here. The front desk staff are cheerful and efficient. The hygienists are knowledgeable, hard-working, and patient. The dentists take time to answer all questions and concerns.
martin hoffman
2 years ago
My appt today with dental hygienist Heather was great. She was efficient but also friendly and my teeth had a nice clean feeling on the drive home.
Calvin Shaw
2 years ago
Friendly staff with great attitudes and they provide efficient service. I recommend Dr. McHugh because he Delsa, Lou, and Brenda were very informative, kind and helpful during my visits.
Benjamin Rance
2 years ago
From walking in to leaving I was thoroughly impressed with how greeting and helpful everyone was. Front desk was more than helpful getting me set up and scheduled for next appt. My nurse and doctor were also very attentive and provided a lot of info.
DM15 Miles
2 years ago
I got what I needed taken care, had nice conversations, and the work was good
Cameron Osburn
2 years ago
Friendly staff! My teeth tend to make me nervous but the staff passed no judgment and made me feel welcomed.
Allison Swope
2 years ago
Incredibly personable staff that made me feel comfortable and cared for!
Joey Herrmann
2 years ago
I was referred here by my previous dentist Dr Yi with Glendale Dental Designs whom I hold in high regard. Came in for a routine cleaning & knew something was not quite right when they said they want to charge me for fluoride and a bacterial treatment not covered by routine cleaning. Then the hygienist told me I checked off a box on my questionnaire that said I am not able to have traditional cleaning, only laser cleaning, which was a complete lie since I have no idea what is laser cleaning and it's not even on the questionnaire. TotalIy confused & perplexed, I decided to stay to see what else would transpire. The hygienist said I need 18 new X-rays images & a new exam although this was conducted by Dr Yi just 6 months prior. They said they didn't have my file (weird since I was somehow in their system already) and I would not be charged for these duplicate services. I was then told my routine cleaning was not possible and I would need a deep clean. OK so now I'm there for 1 1/2 hrs (most of which was painful X-rays and unrelated non-dentistry personal questions) then escorted to the receptionist with an estimate for almost $5,000 with a 60% patient pay out. Interestingly the exams conducted on that day that I was told would not be billed and will be absorbed by Cherry Creek Dental are now included on an estimate for work to be conducted in the future although the exams were already completed. I cancelled my future appointments and will not be going back. I am left with a feeling of being upsold by a shady used car dealer and been taken advantage.
Daniel Utecht
2 years ago
Extremely friendly, attentive and thorough. Highly recommend CCDG to anyone looking to have dental work or a routine cleaning. Great experience
Nick Prus
2 years ago
Very good professional dentist, the views from the office are amazing
Kyla Butterfield Applegate
2 years ago
Hygenist Danielle was fantastic! Great communication, clear billing practices. Always a great experience at Cherry Creek Dental.
Ken Reisenauer
2 years ago
First visit after my old dentist left the business and transferred me here. After at least 10 years of cleanings every six months, with no issues, suddenly, on my first visit here I need a "deep clean" the the optional "laser cleaning" that just happens to not be covered by insurance, so now a $900 out-of-pocket punch to the gut on my first visit. Will not be back.
Patrick Garvey
2 years ago
Friendly and helpful. Their office also has an incredible view of the front range.
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