Mom knows best. When Iwas uncertain about my career path, she suggested dentistry. It took exactly one day shadowing my family dentist to know that it was the path for me. Three months later my applications were completed and a life-long passion for dentistry began at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine. While there, I held numerous student government positions, was the editor of the yearbook in my 4th year, and received the Pierre Fauchard Academy award at graduation in 2005. The year after was spent in a general practice residency at the James JPeters VA Hospital in the Bronx, NY learning how to manage more complicated restorative needs.
A career built on service. Prior to owning Pearl Street Dental, Ipracticed in corporate offices that had been abandoned by the surrounding community. Through care, consistency, and skill, I grew those practices through word of mouth to be very successful and reputable. The last 6+ years, Ipoured my heart into an office in Thornton, CO.
The PandemicShift. Like many of us, the pandemic initiated a discussion about the career Ihad and the one Icould have. Ultimately, my decision to become a practice owner came from a desire to expand my skills and the treatments Icould offer patients. Dr Higgins built an amazing, technology-forward practice with wonderful people for me to care for, and Iam so happy and honored to be here.
The Balance. While dentistry still motivates and excites, I pursue my off time with as much gusto. I moved to Boulder the summer of 2013 to get more out of my summers than Iwas living in Dallas. Since moving here, Ihave done my first century ride, an Ironman 70.3, run 12 marathons, and qualified for the Boston marathon 6 times. I also have a lovely wife, Saba, and my young daughter, Amaya at home. Together, we walk our aging dog, Claude, go to the park, and spending most of April-June in our organic garden, weeding, planting flowers and vegatables, cursing how much work it is, and grinning big when a passerby shouts compliments from their car. Filled with wanderlust and a desire to see the history Ihave read, I have also travelled extensively through the years, visiting 35 countries as a backpacker well past the age it is normal to do so, enjoying long journeys through India, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and most of the territory controlled by the Ottoman Empire.
For many reasons, I have decided to retire from dentistry and pursue other interests. At 67, I feel great and I do not want to delay spending more time with my family and dear friends. My hilarious and striving sons have flown the coop and now they are hard to keep up with. I feel this is the perfect time for me to create more space in my life to play with my sons. Many great adventures and extended trips with my family and friends await me. My big dumb boat is coming up from Guatemala soon. So many things and not enough time.
As this is a well regarded practice in the Boulder Community, I had several choices in the sale of this practice. I picked Dr. Moynier because of his sense of integrity and for his passion to learn and grow. Please give my careful choice the same respect and gratitude for service you gave me.
Dr. Mark Moynier (Moyn-yay) brings 15 years of clinical experience to this practice. His undergraduate degree in Chemistry was earned at Middlebury College in Vermont. He received his doctorate in dental surgery in 2005 from Columbia University in New York. Like me, Dr. Moynier loves to travel and explore the world. While in dental school, he participated in an externship in Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. Dr. Moynier is an avid backpacker. He has visited over 35 countries, including India, the Middle East, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Dr. Moynier has been a resident in the Boulder community since 2013. When he is not doing dentistry, you can find him dancing with his 5 year old daughter, running marathons, skiing and cycling.
He is eager to continue providing the same procedures and services that you expect fromPearl Street Dental. In the next few months, I will be around as a resource so he learns all of the nuances that make this practice so special. I am excited to have you meet Dr. Moynier, as I am confident he intends to carry on the tradition of empathy and quality care that you have known. Our office will be offering a 10% discount on services with Dr. Moynier in the month of January and 5% in February (this excludes exams and cleanings). This email must be mentioned to receive the discount.
I hope to see many of you in the days to come. I will begin to have a diminished role in the office beginning December 15, 2021. I so want to thank ALL of you for your trust and good will. You have been a wonderful part of my life. You have influenced me greatly. I cherish your stories and the experiences we have shared together. It has been a joy to be involved in your care.