Dr. Keith (as his patients know him) loves working with kids. He was born in California and grew up in some small towns in Utah and Idaho. He graduated from Weber State University in 2000 and entered dental school that same year at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Keith graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2004 and was elected into the OKU dental honor society which is reserved for the top 10% of graduating dentists in the nation. He was also awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy Certificate of Merit for outstanding academic achievements. After dental school, Dr. Keith attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine for a two year pediatric dental residency where he served as chief resident his final year.
Dr Keith is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. He dedicates himself to providing the best dental care possible for his patients, insuring that they have a positive and fun experience while learning to care for their own oral health.
Dr. Keith enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, running, and playing just about any sport. He and his wife have five children (four daughters and a son). They moved to Ft. Collins in August 2006 to begin his practice. They love the community and are proud to call Northern Colorado home.
Dr. Zach grew up in The Colony, Texas, a suburb north of Dallas. He earned his bachelors in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University and pursued his dental training at Baylor College of Dentistry.
After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, he decided to complete his residency at Baylor where he could take advantage of its strong Pediatric Dentistry program, which is affiliated with Childrens Health Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospitals. Interacting with these incredible hospitals gave him extensive training with managing patients with special healthcare needs.
Pediatric dentistry is a perfect fit for Dr. Zach, who has always been surrounded by children. He is the fifth of eight children, father of two, and uncle to 25 nieces and nephews. He loves providing quality and fun treatment to ensure each child gets off to a terrific start with their oral health.
Dr. Moira is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. She loves helping kids and parents learn about dental health in a fun and approachable way. Dr. Moira understands that not every child (and sometimes guardians as well) looks forward to visiting the dentist, but she strives to make every experience as fun and interactive as possible.
Born and raised in Nebraska, Dr. Moira is an avid football fan and true Husker at heart. She moved to California to obtain a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and then returned to Nebraska to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE.
Following residency, Dr. Moira practiced in NYC and was also a clinical instructor for pediatric dental residents at Mount Sinai Hospital before moving to Fort Collins Colorado in 2017. She loves Colorado and is proud to call Northern Colorado home!
Outside the office, Dr. Moira spends time with her husband, Colin, and their charcoal labrador, Bagheera. She enjoys traveling, trying new foods and spending time with family and friends. Some of her favorite activities are snow skiing, golfing, hunting, hiking, gardening and spending time on the lake.
Dr. Craig Seager grew up in the towns of Houston, Texas and Denver, Colorado. He went to Brigham Young University where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. He then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2007, graduating with Honors in Research. While at the University of Texas, he was elected for and served two years as the president of the Health Science Centers Student Government Association.
In the summer of 2007, Dr. Seager began his residency in orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston where he earned his Master of Science degree in Dentistry in 2009. During his residency, Dr. Seager received extensive training in both adolescent and adult orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. Other areas of his training have included Invisalign, 3D imaging, growth analysis, and TMJ therapy. Dr. Seager is also fluent in Spanish, which aids in optimal communication with our Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Seager is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics This board certification is designation held by only 30% of orthodontists. He is also an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics and the Colorado Dental Association. He serves on the University of Colorado Health Cleft Palate Team. Dr. Seager was selected as a 5280 Top Dentist 2017.
In 2001, Dr. Seager married his wife, Melissa, and they now have three beautiful daughters. After enjoying his childhood growing up in the Denver area, Dr. Seager always knew that he wanted to live and practice in Colorado. As the Seager family searched for the best place to raise a family, Northern Colorado was the perfect fit with family-centered communities and outdoor recreation. Dr. Seager enjoys skiing, golf, running, fly-fishing, and camping with his wife and daughters.
After a 2-year church service mission to Chile, Dr. Error attended Brigham Young University and then completed his dental, orthodontic and masters of business administration training at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Utah and Nevada.
During his dental training, Dr. Error served as the student body president and received several prestigious awards for his service and clinical excellence including: the Distinguished Lifelong Colleague, Outstanding Resident, and Founders Day Awards. Dr. Error was also a finalist for the JCO student of the year.
Dr. Error enjoys straightening teeth, and improving smiles, but most importantly, he really loves his patients! He deliberately tries to treat each one as if they were family, and provide them with the best possible care. Forming meaningful relationships is really what first attracted him to orthodontics. As a lifelong learner, he is constantly striving to improve as an orthodontist and stay on the cutting edge of orthodontic technology.
Dr. Error and his wonderful wife Aimee have 4 amazing kids. In his spare time, he loves to hang out with his family, play the piano, and play sportsespecially basketball (Dr. Error broke his nose more than once playing in dental school!). He is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Baer was born and raised in Littleton, CO where he enjoyed all of the beauties of our mountains with his parents and 5 siblings. He went on to pursue his bachelors of science in Neurophysiology at BYU. After his four years there he returned home to Colorado to attend Dental School at CU. While in Dental school he pursued additional research centered on surgery and dental implants. He published multiple articles in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a book on sinus bone grafting. After dental school he went on as a teaching fellow in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Ohio.
He was thrilled to come back to Colorado to practice dental surgery, and also enjoy the mountains. Out-side his practice, his time is largely spent with his wife, two daughters and son. He doesn't get to spend as much time in the mountains, but is happy to trade all of that for every minute of quality time with his family.
The American Association for Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. Early detection and treatment gives your child a much better chance for natural and normal smile development. By working with natural growth instead of against it, you can prevent problems from becoming worse, and give your child a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime!
In the first phase, the orthodontist is interested in the position and symmetry of the jaws, future growth, spacing of the teeth, breathing and other oral habits which may result in abnormal dentofacial development if left untreated.
In the second phase, the orthodontist will be looking at how your childs teeth and jaws fit and function together. Your childs teeth will be straightened and their occlusion (bite) will be properly aligned. Attention will be given to the jaw joint (TMJ), the facial profile and periodontal (gum) tissues. By undergoing treatment in the first phase, orthodontists can usually reduce the amount of time needed for braces.
Facial Development -75% of 12-year-olds need orthodontic treatment. Yet by age 12, 90% of a child's face has already developed. By guiding facial development through the use of functional appliances, 80% of the issues can be corrected before adult teeth are present.
Correcting Underdeveloped or Overdeveloped Jaws - Nearly 55% of children needing orthodontic treatment due to a bad bite have underdeveloped or overdeveloped jaws. Functional appliances and/or limited braces can reposition the jaws, improving the child's profile and correcting the bite problem within 7 to 9 months.