Our commitment is to encourage young patients to develop excellent oral health habits as well as positive attitudes toward dental care. Our emphasis on prevention and early dental care coupled with our child-friendly staff make for a great dental experience. Our office staff works to provide the best dental care in a non-threatening, caring and compassionate environment. For additional comfort, nitrous oxide (laughing air) is offered in the office. In addition, we offer in-office deep sedation/general anesthesia for our patients.
Dr. Matthew Whitesides knew he wanted to become a dentist from the time he was a teenager. Dr. Whitesides grew up in Aurora, Colorado. In High School, he started working for the pediatric dentist he saw as a child. He attended undergrad at the University of Colorado at Denver and attended Dental School at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. After graduating from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Dr. Whitesides worked at Sunrise Community Health Center, in Northern Colorado for five years and served as Dental Director there for two years. Dr. Whitesides wanted to further his education and training by specializing in Pediatric Dentistry and attended the NYU Lutheran Pediatric Residency Program in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Whitesides served as Chief Resident his last year of residency. In addition, Dr. Whitesides also completed a one-year fellowship with the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) with the University of Washington.
I was born in Denver and raised in Greeley Colorado! I enjoy spending time out doors with my family watching my boys play golf, basketball and snowboarding. Although I love the changing of the seasons I love summer time in Colorado the most.
I am from British Columbia, Canada but was raised here on the front range. I attended Colorado Northwestern Community College for dental hygiene school. I love anything outdoors and spending time with my boyfriend and our four dogs. What I love about Colorado most are how different the seasons are, fall being my favorite.
Thank you for visiting the website of Wild for a Smile Children's Dentistry. We're located in Greeley, CO and serve the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of dental care services, including routine teeth cleaning, cavity prevention and sedation dentistry.