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Dr. Carter grew up in Texas and graduated from Baylor University where he participated in the sailing club, marching band and joined Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He attended The University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas. While at Houston, he pledged Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity.
After his commission into the United States Air Force, Dr. Carter completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Dr. Carter served two additional years at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma where he became quite proficient in the surgical phases of dentistry. He has received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, dental surgery, and dental implants, and he holds a state license to perform IV conscious sedation. He is committed to taking continuing education courses that will keep him trained and skilled in the latest and best dentistry available anywhere.
Our experienced dentist, Dr. Carter belongs to the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, the Colorado Springs Dental Society, the Christian Dental Society, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, Spear Study Club and the Pikes Peak Dental Study Club. Dr. Carter married his college sweetheart, Kathleen. They have a son and daughter, Riley and Kyla. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing, camping, and spending quality time with his family. One of Dr. Carters passions is helping underserved people throughout the world, and he has served on multiple medical mission trips.
Hi. Im Dr Tom Rikli. I grew up in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in Medical Technology. After working as a Medical Technologist for a few years in Lincoln, Nebraska I attended and graduated from University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. I enjoyed a private practice in small town Ord, Nebraska before I relocated to Colorado Springs with my wife and family in 1991. I retired from full time private practice in Colorado Springs in 2019. Finding retirement somewhat unrewarding I accepted a position as a Staff Dentist in Trinidad, CO at Department of Correction. I traveled weekly to Trinidad for nearly two years. While this was quite rewarding professionally, the weekly travel proved to be quite tedious. Recently the opportunity to Join Dr. Josh Carter at Northgate Dental presented itself. This has proven to be a great opportunity and a perfect fit professionally.
I have always had a passion for providing the highest quality dental care possible while utilizing the latest technology available. Keeping up with the latest continuing education and dental technology feeds the passion I have as a dentist. Developing relationships with our staff and with my patients has always been the fuel that feeds the fire for me in this profession. It is always rewarding to provide great dental care and it is also rewarding to be part of my patients lives. Being part of the Northgate Dental family is giving me the opportunity to continue to be a Dental professional and enjoy it more than ever.
Northgate Dental takes pride in hiring nice people.We look for dental professionals in Colorado Springswho demonstrate an exceptional degree of training and skill, people who enjoy what they do and who love people. We are very proud of our staff, and we hope you enjoy meeting them.
Shelly has been in the dental profession for over 20 years and joined NGD, as office manager, in 2013. After receiving her degree in dental assisting, she began her career as a surgical assistant and then moved into management. I am truly grateful to be working with a doctor that cares about all of his patients and his staff! Shelly has a husband of many years, and 3 daughters. She has seven grandchildren, whom she adores. They love to go camping and hiking and try to vacation as a family as much as possible.
Amanda is a Colorado Springs native, she earned a Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2006 from Colorado Northwestern in Rangely, CO. Amanda is a loving wife, and mother of 2 beautiful boys. Outside of work Amanda loves to spend time with her family and friends. Much of her time is spent at sporting events with her boys most of which is at the baseball field. She also enjoys camping with her family, bowling, and playing in the hand-bell choir at her church.
Lisa has a calm presence, a warm smile, and the ability to make anyone feel comfortable and relaxed. She joined NGD as an expanded duty dental assistant in 2009 and is our department head for the E.D.D.A.s. Lisa has been working in dentistry for 15 years. Lisa completed radiology training and dental assisting school in 2003 and her E.D.D.A. training in 2004. She is ACLS (advanced cardiac life support) trained and certified. She completed her I.V. catheterization training in 2009.
Beverly joined the Northgate Dental team as a well-established expanded duty dental assistant in April, 2010. Her dental career began in 2001 when she graduated from Southern Oregon Dental Education Assoc. in Medford, Oregon. She went on to obtain her certifications in Radiology and Expanded Function Assisting. She attended Rogue Community College to begin training for dental hygiene, but decided she loved dental assisting better. In 2009 she left Oregon and her employment with Dr. James Catt, President of the Oregon Dental Association, and relocated to Colorado. She left behind a large extended family, but within a few months met Micah, her husband. They were married in October, 2010.
Sally is a Colorado native and has been established in dentistry since completing schooling at Auburn University. Dentistry is her passion and she loves to continue learning and growing in her career at Northgate Dental. She has two beautiful children and a loving, supporting better half who are her world! Spending time outside with them as well as their two dogs are her favorite things to do in her free time.