Joshua Kelly, DMD, grew up in Rocklin, California. After high school, he studied at Brigham Young University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. His pursuit of dentistry took him to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After spending many years in Kentucky, Dr. Kelly decided to relocate his wife of 16 years, Alexis, and their four children, to Northern Colorado to be closer to family and to enjoy the outdoor activities that Northern Colorado has to offer. In Dr. Kellys free time you will find him with his family riding bikes, hiking, fishing, or hitting the ski slopes. You can also catch him coaching his sons soccer team or cheering on his sons basketball team.
At Severance Dental, we are devoted to achieving, restoring, and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile. We believe that preventative care and patient education are the keys to optimal oral health. We focus on regular and thorough exams, dental cleanings, and oral cancer screenings to prevent and catch any dental diseases early on. The more quickly a problem is caught, the better.
Its important to us that we protect both our patients and ourselves by maintaining sterilization and infection control. We keep up with the standards set by the American Dental Association and the Center for Disease Control in order to keep you and your family safe and healthy. Our office is always clean, sterile, and ready to care for your oral health!
At Severance Dental, we take pride in our commitment to continued learning and education. We regularly attend meetings, dental conventions, and lectures in order to stay informed of new products, techniques, and dental equipment to provide you with the best dental care possible. We take our responsibility to your family very seriously and thank you for allowing us to care for your dental needs.
Lastly, were proud to provide comprehensive treatment planning and restorative dentistry to help you reach the goals you have for your dental health. Additionally, were here to make every effort to see you as quickly as possible in the event of a dental emergency.
Megan started her dental career working for a prosthodontist that specialized in implants and dentures. She brings seven years of dental insurance experience and training to our team. Megan graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in Communications and continues her dental education through seminars, workshops, and conferences. Her favorite part of dentistry is the personal relationships she makes with our patient family and working with such a great team. Patients appreciate her friendly personality.
Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter, and their two huskies- Griffin and Stark when she is not working. She is also a contract wedding florist, loves baking, and tries to travel around the world as much as she can.
Denise enjoys her job as a dental assistant and has worked in the dental field for over 20 years, with ten being in Pediatrics. She got her assisting degree at FRCC. Her favorite part about working at Severance Dental is helping patients with their dental fears and reinstating their confidence in their beautiful smiles. Her greatest asset is her genuine kindness and calming nature.
Morgan graduated from Laramie County Community College and has jumped into the world of Dental Hygiene with an open heart and a kind smile. Morgan originally started in dentistry as a pediatric dental assistant before following her love of dental hygiene. She enjoys working with and educating children and parents on early child development and home care. Morgan is incredibly proud of the one-on-one care that Severance Dental provides. She now calls this office home and hopes to for many years to come.
Chris joined the Severance Dental team in May of 2020. He is a military veteran and EMT who graduated from Sheridan College with his Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene and an Associate's in Business. Chris's favorite part of working at Severance Dental focuses on educating patients on the importance of maintaining their oral and systemic health and creating personalized treatment plans for patients in addressing gum disease and other conditions.
Chris enjoys spending time with his 11-year-old daughter and wife, especially outdoors or traveling abroad. On his free time Chris also enjoys giving his time as a volunteer leader with a local disaster response organization.