All front office coordinators have been in the medical and dental field before joining LDowns Dentistry. They come with a vast knowledge of patient care. They are present to assist you in maneuvering your insurance benefits, financial options and any questions you may have regarding your dental care with us.
James C. Downs, DMD James C. Downs, DMD: Received his degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Since then, he is recognized as a key opinion leader. Dr. Downs is an expert in comprehensive restorative treatment. He currently lectures throughout the US and Europe for the Dr. Dick Barnes Group. In his spare time, he likes to go RVing, fish, golf and spends time with his kids.
Dr. Downs went into the field of dentistry to figure out how to help himself. At 16 years old, he was kneed in the jaw during a soccer game. The hit left him unconscious on the field and when he woke, he had two fractures on his jaw and two teeth missing. This trauma slowly deteriorated his other teeth through the years. Some of his teeth ended up dying and looking very dark. His jaw would periodically lock open. He went through many dental continual education courses to be able to find the best way to get his own teeth and bite restored. Dr. Downs is a very empathetic and caring dentist due to the experiences he has been through.
Nickie K. L, DDS: Received her degree from the Universtiy of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Rocky Mountain Dental Association, American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE). She also assists in teaching some of the courses for the Dr. Dick Barnes Group. Dr. L likes to sing, dance, travel and spends time with her kids.
Now that she is a dentist herself, she is much more cognitive of her patients needs and feelings. During her 20 plus years as a dentist, what she loves most is helping her patients reach their goal of ultimate oral health and owning a functional and dazzling smile.