Dental Aid was the first not-for-profit comprehensive dental clinic in Colorado. Founded as a referral organization in 1974, Dental Aid opened its first full-service clinic in Boulder in 1980. Dental Aid now has clinics located in Boulder, Longmont and Louisville which provide emergency, preventive, restorative and specialty care including pediatrics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Our tele-dentistry programs make oral health services more accessible by bringing the services of a registered dental hygienist to community settings where clients are already present.
Dental Aids mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults struggling to afford health care by providing compassionate, affordable, high quality dental care and education, while advocating to ensure access to care.
Dr. Barfield joined Dental Aid in September 2002 after completing a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Barfield is the primary Pediatric Dentist in our Louisville clinic and maintains privileges at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora. Email
Dr. Edwards joined Dental Aid in March 2019. He attended dental school at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He completed his orthodontic residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Tennessee. After his residency he was in private practice in Laramie, Wyoming for 17 years. Dr. Edwards provides orthodontic services in our Louisville clinic.
Dr. Hagen joined Dental Aid in 2018. He received his Doctoral of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Hagen has completed over 100 volunteer hours with local charities and clinics prior to joining Dental Aid, and is an Omicron Kappa Upsilon Student Ethics Award recipient for showing outstanding ethical behavior. He sees patients in Dental Aids Louisville and Longmont clinics. Email
Dr. Joy Hicks joined Dental Aid in April of 2014. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Oral Medicine, receiving her DMD in 2010. Dr. Hicks followed dental school with a General Practice Residency. She completed the residency in 2011. Dr. Hicks practiced for three years before joining Dental Aid. She sees patients in Dental Aids Boulder and Louisville clinics. Email
Dr. Jose Mena graduated from Tufts School of Oral Medicine in Boston. After receiving his dental degree, he completed a two-year dental residency in General Dentistry in Louisiana. Dr. Mena joined Dental Aid in August of 2006. Dr. Mena practices four days per week in Dental Aids Boulder clinic.Email
Dr. Schrade is a Colorado native. She graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in May of 2017. She joined Dental Aid in 2019 after previously working for a private practice. Dr. Schrade is the lead dentist for the Louisville clinic. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and love working with special needs patients, children, teens, as well as elderly patients.
Dr.Skoretz joined DentalAid in 2018. He received his doctorate of dental medicine from theUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1994. Prior to joining Dental Aid, he was in private practice for over 20years,and served as anAssistant Professor and the Director of General Practice Residency at the University of Colorado Dental School, Anshutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado.Email
Ana Andrick, RDH, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Hygiene at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1997. Ana brought her 15 years of clinical experience to Dental Aid in 2013. Ana now serves Dental Aid patients in our Longmont clinic.Email
Eve Beaumont, RDH, joined Dental Aid on September 30, 2015. Eve received her degree from Lewis and Clark Community College in December of 2014. She has supplemented her degree with clinical hours in a variety of settings including the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in St. Louis.Email
Amanda Carlson,RDH, joined Dental Aid inSeptember2017after moving from Illinois. Amanda received her degree from Southern Illinois University in May 2013. While in school, she was on the Deans List and specifically treated patients with periodontal disease. Amanda splits her time between DentalAidsoutreach program to the Boulder Valley School District and the Louisville clinic.Email
Karen joined Dental Aid in January of 2007 as a dental assistant at the Louisville Clinic. In 2009 she transferred to the Longmont clinic where she continued her work as an assistant and was cross-trained as a receptionist. She has grown within Dental Aid and in 2018 became the Operations Manager, responsible for the oversight of all three clinics. Prior to joining Dental Aid, Karen completed her Dental Assistant training at the Career Development Center and worked in two private dental offices.Email
Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 based on 31 reviews
Sort by
newest oldest highest lowestKaleb Bishop
2 years ago
Had an exam for the first time in several years with Dr Hicks. She was very nice, listened to my concerns and gave me the referrals I needed. The front desk staff were very patient with me when I mixed up my insurance information and helped me straighten it out.
Christopher Dirolf
2 years ago
Absolutely excellent service. A great thanks all the staff and especially to Doctor Skoretz. I received a dental implant and Doctor Skoretz walked me through all of the processes and procedure with great skill, kindness, and care. I have complete confidence in his ability and would recommend him for any dental needs. Thank you so much.
Radek Vesely
2 years ago
I am so grateful I found Dr.Mena and all of the team this Spring. I have been needing dental care for a while and postponing my visit during covid but finally signed up with Dental Aid in Boulder. I am so glad. It was the best dental experience I have ever had. I had lots of cavities to be filled and was extremely nervous but throughout my many visits I have never felt any pain and was always so well taken care of. Thank you sooo much for all. See you!
Sharon Lane
2 years ago
I've experienced extremely great service and exceptionally terrible service here. The dentist you get makes all the difference. Dr. Hicks is outstanding and Dr. Skoretz is horrendous. The good: Dr. Hicks is an amazing dentist. She's kind, professional, and I believe genuinely cares about her patients. I'm prone to cavities, (and I definitely eat too much sugar) so I've had 4 cavities filled by her. She always checks to make sure I'm fully numb before going too far. Also, I never feel her numbing injections! Seriously, she's one of the best dentists I've seen. My experience with Dr. Skoretz was like something out of a nightmare. I had to get a tooth pulled and I was given the numbing injection. He started by prodding my tooth along the gums and I let him know that I could feel that and it was hurting. He then prodded the other side of my mouth (hard!) to show me that it would hurt a lot more without the numbing. He then started to pull out the tooth, and I was in a ton of pain. I let him know it was hurting me, and to stop - tears started welling up in my eyes from how much it hurt. He told me he couldn't work on me because he stated that I was numbed and that the pain was all in my head. He then walked out, and the assistant brought me a reference for an oral surgeon. I left without saying anything because I was in so much pain and I was in complete shock. I have never been talked down to like that from a man without standing up for myself. My tooth is now broken in places and I can feel sharp shards of tooth pushing in my gums because he started the process but stopped. I am in a lot of pain. Honestly, if it wasn't for Dr. Hicks, I would never set foot in that office again. The front desk workers and assistants are really nice too.
C C
2 years ago
I just started my dental care at Dental Aid in Boulder and so far I'm happy with the services I have received. Front desk is friendly and helpful. Dr. Mena was very patient, profesional, and knowledgeable. I'm glad I found this place.
Keegan Muzika
2 years ago
Staff is very friendly and It's reasonably priced And the doctor did a great job
Little Mz Manners
2 years ago
GROTESQUELY unprofessional!!! As in shockingly and insultingly bad manners and management. And their work is very poor!
Rebecca
2 years ago
Always a great experience here. Honest and helpful team members, comprehensive care, wonderful dental work.
aNTHONY FONSECA
2 years ago
The dentist refused to fix a broken tooth without a "consolation", even though I had already had x-rays taken (they were requiring me to make an additional appointment). Seems like they are acting medicaid. Nurse dropped something on the floor and had to be told that it could not be used in my mouth. The younger dentist has some issues, beware of him also!
Keegan Muzika
3 years ago
Staff is very friendly and It's reasonably priced And the doctor did a great job
Sharon Lane
3 years ago
I've experienced extremely great service and exceptionally terrible service here. The dentist you get makes all the difference. Dr. Hicks is outstanding and Dr. Skoretz is horrendous. The good: Dr. Hicks is an amazing dentist. She's kind, professional, and I believe genuinely cares about her patients. I'm prone to cavities, (and I definitely eat too much sugar) so I've had 4 cavities filled by her. She always checks to make sure I'm fully numb before going too far. Also, I never feel her numbing injections! Seriously, she's one of the best dentists I've seen. My experience with Dr. Skoretz was like something out of a nightmare. I had to get a tooth pulled and I was given the numbing injection. He started by prodding my tooth along the gums and I let him know that I could feel that and it was hurting. He then prodded the other side of my mouth (hard!) to show me that it would hurt a lot more without the numbing. He then started to pull out the tooth, and I was in a ton of pain. I let him know it was hurting me, and to stop - tears started welling up in my eyes from how much it hurt. He told me he couldn't work on me because he stated that I was numbed and that the pain was all in my head. He then walked out, and the assistant brought me a reference for an oral surgeon. I left without saying anything because I was in so much pain and I was in complete shock. I have never been talked down to like that from a man without standing up for myself. My tooth is now broken in places and I can feel sharp shards of tooth pushing in my gums because he started the process but stopped. I am in a lot of pain. Honestly, if it wasn't for Dr. Hicks, I would never set foot in that office again. The front desk workers and assistants are really nice too.
Little Mz Manners
3 years ago
GROTESQUELY unprofessional!!! As in shockingly and insultingly bad manners and management. And their work is very poor!
Rebecca
3 years ago
Always a great experience here. Honest and helpful team members, comprehensive care, wonderful dental work.
C C
3 years ago
I just started my dental care at Dental Aid in Boulder and so far I'm happy with the services I have received. Front desk is friendly and helpful. Dr. Mena was very patient, profesional, and knowledgeable. I'm glad I found this place.
Adriana Galue
3 years ago
I have been visiting Dental Aid in Boulder for over 9 years. I have received incredible service from every hygienist who have cleaned my teeth. Regarding exams and treatment, Doctor Mena has been an incredible dentist. He is very intelligent, experienced and detailed oriented. He has always provided excellent advice. All his treatments have been spot on and very durable. I don't see any reason not to receive treatment at Dental Aid in Boulder.
Jamie Torrico
3 years ago
Switched to Dr Hicks from comfort dental. Every visit at comfort dental I was told I needed a root canal.. odd, when I never experienced any pain, I came to realize it was all about the money for comfort dental. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to the dentist and I have NEVER felt more at ease than I did at dental aid meeting with dr Hicks. She informed me that not only did I not need 2 root canals, I didn't need one at all!!! She fixed the problem with two quick fillings and made me feel so comfortable! My next appointment was handled with the exact same environment and I am so grateful that I made the switch!!! I 100% recommend Dr Hicks at dental aid in Boulder!!!
Kathy Rudge
3 years ago
I made an appointment to have my teeth cleaned at Dental Aid before the pandemic started. When I arrived I checked in with the receptionist who only asked me my name and gave me some paper work to fill out and didn't ask if I had insurance. They took me back and took some x-rays. The woman that took the x-rays said the dentist would come in and look at my teeth and then I would be able to make an appointment for a cleaning but they didn't have opening for several months. I told the woman that my appointment today was for a cleaning and I was expecting a cleaning that day and if I had known my appointment was only for x-rays I would have gone somewhere else. I was very upset to say the least. They did arrange for me to have a cleaning while I was there When I was checking out I was given a bill for the cost of the x-rays and cleaning. I told them I had insurance and that Dental Aid was one of the providers and the services should be covered 100%. The receptionist told me I never said I had insurance and because of that I would be required to pay the services out of pocket. That makes absolutely no sense. I said I wasn't going to pay and that they needed to contact my insurance provider to be paid. The receptionist was very rude and incompetent. I thought the dentist was okay and the hygienist was really good but I will not be going back again because of the receptionist.
Adriana Galue
4 years ago
I have been visiting Dental Aid in Boulder for over 9 years. I have received incredible service from every hygienist who have cleaned my teeth. Regarding exams and treatment, Doctor Mena has been an incredible dentist. He is very intelligent, experienced and detailed oriented. He has always provided excellent advice. All his treatments have been spot on and very durable. I don't see any reason not to receive treatment at Dental Aid in Boulder.
Jamie Torrico
4 years ago
Switched to Dr Hicks from comfort dental. Every visit at comfort dental I was told I needed a root canal.. odd, when I never experienced any pain, I came to realize it was all about the money for comfort dental. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to the dentist and I have NEVER felt more at ease than I did at dental aid meeting with dr Hicks. She informed me that not only did I not need 2 root canals, I didn't need one at all!!! She fixed the problem with two quick fillings and made me feel so comfortable! My next appointment was handled with the exact same environment and I am so grateful that I made the switch!!! I 100% recommend Dr Hicks at dental aid in Boulder!!!
Kathy Rudge
4 years ago
I made an appointment to have my teeth cleaned at Dental Aid before the pandemic started. When I arrived I checked in with the receptionist who only asked me my name and gave me some paper work to fill out and didn't ask if I had insurance. They took me back and took some x-rays. The woman that took the x-rays said the dentist would come in and look at my teeth and then I would be able to make an appointment for a cleaning but they didn't have opening for several months. I told the woman that my appointment today was for a cleaning and I was expecting a cleaning that day and if I had known my appointment was only for x-rays I would have gone somewhere else. I was very upset to say the least. They did arrange for me to have a cleaning while I was there When I was checking out I was given a bill for the cost of the x-rays and cleaning. I told them I had insurance and that Dental Aid was one of the providers and the services should be covered 100%. The receptionist told me I never said I had insurance and because of that I would be required to pay the services out of pocket. That makes absolutely no sense. I said I wasn't going to pay and that they needed to contact my insurance provider to be paid. The receptionist was very rude and incompetent. I thought the dentist was okay and the hygienist was really good but I will not be going back again because of the receptionist.
Load more