Direct Access dental hygiene services facilitates a new entry point into the oral health care system. Dental hygienists are experts in the field of oral disease prevention and management. As advocates for oral health, we integrate the roles of clinician, educator, manager and researcher in order to prevent oral diseases and to promote total health. Health promotion, wellness and risk assessment are key components of dental hygienists scope of practice.
Direct Access enables hygienists to initiate patient care in a setting outside the private dental office, without a dentist present, and without a dentist having previously examined the patient. The common arc of policies among the 35 states that allow Direct Access care is the acknowledgement that dental hygienists are competent in the application of critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose and plan treatment within the dental hygiene scope of practice without a dentist onsite- ADHA.
At High Mountain Hygiene, we work in partnership with local dentists and healthcare providers with the goal of providing preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare to you. As oral healthcare experts we provide nutritional, educational and preventive dental counseling services in addition to the clinical services of oral healthcare.
Prevention is the first line of defense against oral health problems, as well as many other problems. Dentists and dental hygienists are the primary care providers for patients of all ages and are responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions and diseases that affect the teeth and gums.
Regular oral health checks and maintenance will help to prevent the development of serious dental problems that may require more extensive and costly treatments. Our office recommends seeing a dentist for diagnosis of any necessary dental restorative or dental surgical procedures. The American Dental Association recommends twice a year examinations by a dentist. General dentists who do not perform a certain treatment may provide you with a specialist referral.
Ms. Butler-Bearzi was raised in Oregon. She attended Portland State University and earned her Associate of Science degree at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon in 1975. She was first licensed in Colorado and worked in the Denver metro area for several years before returning to Oregon. She practiced in general and periodontal dental offices in Oregon and New Mexico before returning to Colorado in 2007. She has 38 years of continual experience and countless hours of continuing education. With a desire to spread her wings, provide another access to dental care and offer people an affordable alternative to care, she opened High Mountain Hygiene in the spring of 2013.
She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association; delegate and member of the Colorado Dental Hygienists Association; board member of the Fairplay Chamber of Commerce and a member of the National Association of Professional Women.
Marta enjoys spending time with her husband, her two adult sons, family and outdoor recreational activities. She balances her professional dental hygiene career by spending time on the ski slopes, cultivating friendships, reading and practicing yoga.
We are committed to providing you with quality, cost effective dental hygiene care and do not want financial problems to be the barrier between you and a healthy mouth. If you have dental insurance (private, Medicaid, CHP+) we are happy to submit your insurance claims for you. You will be responsible for the full amount on your account if you are not eligible at the time services are rendered.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 16 reviews
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2 years ago
Marta is amazing. Ever since we've been coming here, through having a child and bringing him for his first appointments. Marta has been friendly, kind, understanding and educational.
Steven R. Gundersen
2 years ago
Marta is exceptional, my wife and I have been seeing her since we moved here 2 years ago. Very efficient and educational, at 64 I am still learning from her how important my oral hygiene is for healthy teeth and general health. Marta makes the world a better place. Thanks for what you do.
BobSmith9753
2 years ago
Best cleaning I ever got! I've been to quite a few different practices, and many were very good, but Marta has had decades of experience and it shows. She also explained everything clearly and my realistic options. Thank you Marta!
Steven R. Gundersen
3 years ago
Marta is exceptional, my wife and I have been seeing her since we moved here 2 years ago. Very efficient and educational, at 64 I am still learning from her how important my oral hygiene is for healthy teeth and general health. Marta makes the world a better place. Thanks for what you do.
Echo Nichole
3 years ago
Marta is amazing. She knows her stuff, and she has the time and patience to well inform you not only about proper hygiene techniques, but also the how and why teeth and the gum lines do what they do... I was comfortable in the office, and could have sat there all afternoon just talking with Marta. The office was incredibly clean, and again, comfortable, and I was able to get an appointment within one week of calling. If you have to go get your teeth looked at, it might as well be with someone that makes the experience pleasant!
Mark Weller
3 years ago
Marta is very friendly and professional and helpful. I always walk out of the office satisfied.
Hunter Lundgren
3 years ago
Wow, Marta is the best! So kind and professional. She explains everything she does and why, and gives you the information you need to succeed in your dental hygiene. Thank you!
BobSmith9753
3 years ago
Best cleaning I ever got! I've been to quite a few different practices, and many were very good, but Marta has had decades of experience and it shows. She also explained everything clearly and my realistic options. Thank you Marta!
Brandi Lowe
3 years ago
Marta has taken care of my family's oral health for almost 5 years. She is an exceptional provider in every way. Marta is amazing with my young son. She provides thorough care and educates all of us with compassion. I never worry about billing because she always handles our benefits coordination with skill. It's always a pleasure to see her!
Hunter Lundgren
3 years ago
Wow, Marta is the best! So kind and professional. She explains everything she does and why, and gives you the information you need to succeed in your dental hygiene. Thank you!
Marsha Stelling
3 years ago
Marta offers the perfect balance of professional top notch dental hygiene care with a friendly and comfortable office atmosphere. Gentle and thorough. We are so lucky to have her in our community. I highly recommend her!
Mark Weller
3 years ago
Marta is very friendly and professional and helpful. I always walk out of the office satisfied.
Brandi Lowe
4 years ago
Marta has taken care of my family's oral health for almost 5 years. She is an exceptional provider in every way. Marta is amazing with my young son. She provides thorough care and educates all of us with compassion. I never worry about billing because she always handles our benefits coordination with skill. It's always a pleasure to see her!
Marsha Stelling
4 years ago
Marta offers the perfect balance of professional top notch dental hygiene care with a friendly and comfortable office atmosphere. Gentle and thorough. We are so lucky to have her in our community. I highly recommend her!
Jared Smith
4 years ago
Marta is very pleasant and easy to work with. She knows her stuff.
Bella Driver
4 years ago
Dentist was great and so was Joy She is a wonderful lady who takes care of the front desk. This is a great Office, is clean, new and dentist was very detailed oriented. I hate going to the dentist but this is a first for me that I actually want to come back and get my teeth done. Thank you Doc!!!
Weezie Derengow
4 years ago
Marta really cares about you taking care of your teeth. It's nice to get great service from someone who cares so much.
Debbie Kuntz
4 years ago
Marta provides a very considerate and professional service. The office is very comfortable and she makes you feel at ease. Would definitely highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great provider.
Tina Tarczon
4 years ago
I take my kids (just turned 4 and 6) to see Marta, she is great! They are always very comfortable and she speaks to them in a language they understand so when we get home there is no confusion as to what they need to do to take care of there teeth. Marta is an asset to this mountain community, thanks Marta.
Melanie Gallegos
4 years ago
High Mountain Hygiene is the best!! Marta has taken care of our entire families teeth for years (ranging from babies to old people, lol) She is accommodating, the office is very clean and nice. I feel we are so fortunate to have such a nice place and great service in our own small town of Fairplay!
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