Dr. Theroux graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with highest distinction. He also completed his specialty residency in orthodontics and obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota Graduate School.
Dr. Theroux is respected in his field. He has been selected by the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners as an orthodontic case reviewer/consultant to the Board. Additionally, he is fully Board-certified. He is one of two Board-certified orthodontists practicing in Lone Tree, and one of only three who are Board-certified in Greenwood Village. In Lone Tree, the other is his business partner, Dr. Barefoot, who became Board-certified in 2016. There is a true advantage to having two Board-certified orthodontists in one office. Less than 20% of the orthodontists practicing in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties are Board-certified.
Dr. Theroux has lectured on the local, national, and international level on orthodontics. See the section on Lectures & Articles for more info on Dr. Therouxs orthodontic education presentations. Dr. Theroux is grateful to have been asked to lecture at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session on six occasions since 2001. This is the worlds largest orthodontic continuing education event. He has also lectured at orthodontic conventions in Canada, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean.
Dr. Theroux is the inventor of the Theroux Phase One Essix Retainer. It was featured in the July, 2003, issue of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO). This appliance is now one of the most commonly used orthodontic appliances in the world. In December, 2011, his Theroux Phase One Essix Retainer was again featured in publication, but this time on the cover of the JCO! His article was also featured in Practical Reviews in Orthodontics as a must read and is now required study for many orthodontic residents as part of their training.
In 2012, Theroux Orthodontics was recognized in The Progressive Orthodontist Business Journal as a dedicated practice for clinical care and progressive technologiesone of only four practices nation-wide to be selected for the year. Every year since 2008, the dentists of Colorado have selected Dr. Theroux as a Top Orthodontist as featured in 5280 Magazine. Additionally, his patients have selected him as Best of the Best in the Colorado Community Newspapers readers polls nine times. In 2015, The Denver Post Strength in Health Awards were given out to the Top Health Care Leaders in Colorado. 18 Awards were given and Dr. Theroux was the top placing orthodontist in all of Colorado!
Dr. Theroux and Dr. Barefoot provide orthodontic treatment to 8-10 local children each year on a completely pro bono basis. Recipients are required to perform a 40-hour community service project as part of the programs Pay it Forward Clause. Dr. Theroux received the 7Everyday Hero Award from channel 7NEWS, the ABC network affiliate in Denver. The 7Everyday Hero Award is given to Coloradans who initiate solutions, motivate others, represent or serve working families and work on a non-profit basis.
He is also a member of the Schulman Study Groupthe oldest and most respected study group in the United States. Membership in the group is by invitation only and many of the most well-known orthodontists in the United States are members. Dr. Theroux purchased the practice from the late Dr. Robert Bushey in 1997, and has been in operation since 1960!. Many of our patients parents were treated here! Dr. Barefoot is the third orthodontist to serve our community through this practice, and Dr. Theroux is delighted to have him as part of the team.
Dr. Theroux and his wife, Christine (also a dentist) have two sons. When not busy with his family and his practice, Dr. Theroux enjoys playing tennis, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fly-fishing, and traveling. He is also known around the office and the community for his intense interest in his patients, his crazy memory, and his love of games and contests. He is also proud to say that he is now treating children whose parents themselves were his patients as teenagers!
Before you read further, you may be saying to yourself, What an odd name Barefoot. Well, Dr. Brooks Barefoot hears that a lot, but his patients admit it is quite an easy name to remember. His last name is actually English, and NOhe does not treat patients without shoes on!
Dr. Barefoot grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. From his childhood, he always had a focus on sports. From baseball at an early age to basketball in high school to golf in college, he has always had a commitment to learning and refining his athletic skills. Aside from his athletic focus at the University of Central Missouri, he graduated with a 4.0 G.P.A. and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. He received his degree in Dentistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with top honors and completed his Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as the Chief Resident from the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
He is one of three Board-certified orthodontists practicing in Lone Tree, and one of only threewho are Board-certified in Greenwood Village. One of those is, of course, his business partner, Dr. Theroux, who has beenBoard-certified since2006. There is a true advantage to having two Board-certified orthodontists in one office. Only 19% of all orthodontists practicing in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties are Board-certified.
With his advanced training in Invisalign, labial and lingual braces, surgical and non-surgical approaches, he has developed the skills to treat a wide variety of patients. He is a member of the American Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontics. In 2014 and 2015, the dentists of Colorado have selected Dr. Barefoot as a Top Orthodontist as featured in 5280 Magazine.
Another important component of Dr. Barefoots life is his commitment to giving back to the community. He has been a long-time participant in Big Brothers/Big Sisters and has worked routinely with inner-city youth. He is also excited to participate in Total Orthodontics own program Smile for a Lifetime. Last year, he joined over 1,000 people in Maryland who took the Polar Bear Plunge into the Atlantic Ocean during the winter to raise money for the Special Olympics. He has also served on several medical and dental teams that travel to Third World countries to provide medical care to the underprivileged.
Though you will typically see him working in the clinic, you may also catch him hiking or biking a mountain trail, skiing down the slopes, lifting weights in the gym, or playing a new song on his guitar. He is married to Dr. Ashley Barefoot, and together they have four beautiful children, Emerson, Adalyn, Levi, and Lawson.
Leigh was born in the Philippines and grew up in Colorado. She originally worked for Dr. Christine Theroux and has been with TO since 2006. She has one son, Oliver, who is her pride and joy. Leigh loves to cook and exercise in her spare time.
Jade Janota is a clinical technician at Total Orthodontics. She has been in the orthodontic field since 2006. Jade loves getting to know our patients and their families, and truly enjoys seeing each patients smile transform.
Jade moved to Colorado from Chicago with her husband Luke. They have a cat named Chai and a dog named Hoss! On the weekends Jade and Luke spend their time in the mountains. They love to camp, hike, kayak and explore. Jade says the saying the mountains are calling and i must go fits us perfectly, so here we are!
A child of the military, Nannette was born in Germany and moved 12 times before she turned 21, so has a hard time saying where she grew up. She has been with TO since 2004. Her love for organization and details make her the ideal Accounts Payable Specialist. Nannette is passionate about her family including her husband, grown kids, and grandchildren.
Lori has been with TO since 2019, and she really enjoys seeing patients smiles transform as they progress through treatment. She is a Colorado native and spends her time off horseback riding, practicing TaeKwonDo and traveling to as many beaches as possible.
Jennifer was born in Germany and has been lucky to live around the world. She graduated from Smoky Hill HS and went to Metro State before leaving Colorado, to return in 2015. She joined the TO team in February 2020 and loves it! In her off time, she loves spending time with her family, hiking, reading and going on motorcycle rides with her husband.
Amber was born in Alaska while her father was serving in the Air Force. Shes been in Colorado most of her life. She has two children and two very spoiled dogs. In her free time she enjoys playing with glitter while creating all sorts of handmade items. She very much enjoys the opportunity to interactwith patients and their families in her position at TO.
Gaia was born and raised in Southern Arizona and moved to Colorado in 2007. Gaia previously worked in the education field as a preschool teacher. She has a daughter, Gemma, who is her pride, joy, and sunshine. In her off time, she loves spending time with her daughter, friends, family, and being outside. She joined our TO team in July 2021 and loves helping patients achieve their dream smiles.
Michelle left a job in education after 13 years and safely landed at Total Orthodontics. She had never worked in the world of orthodontia, but was not new to the world of high levels of customer service, nor to Total Orthodontics both of her daughters went through two phases of braces at TO.
Michelle considers herself an expert (from a worried mother stand point) on everything from head gears to implants. She can truly empathize with patients AND their parents she has been through the same process as you! Michelle pledges to make the treatment process a pleasant one for one and all.
Andrew was raised in Southern California until the age of 12. He then moved and settled in Colorado where he had earned a bachelors in biology from the University of Colorado Denver. Andrew comes from a lineage of orthodontists. His grandpa and dad are orthodontists working in Southern California and Andrew is aspiring to continue the tradition. He loves creating relationships with patients and making people smile. In his free time, Andrew likes to play video games, go to the gym, and spend time with friends and family.
Born and raised in Colorado, Amber has been in the orthodontics industry for over nine years. She loves working at TO because of the passionate and talented doctors. Amber and her husband have two beautiful children and dont forget their two adorable boxers. They love to spend time camping, dirt biking, 4-wheeling, hiking and many more outdoor activities.
Greta has grown up here in Colorado and was a patient of Dr. Therouxs before joining his staff. She also apprentices as a dog trainer outside of TO. Her free time is full of reading, skiing, spending time with her family, and riding her new Honda CBR 500 motorcycle. Greta loves being part of such a unique office that impacts so many lives every day.
Kira is a Colorado native and has been working in the orthodontic field since 1998. She loves building relationships with patient families and having fun at work while helping to create life-changing beautiful smiles. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters and loves observing as they go through the many adventures that life has to offer.
Leah was born in India and adopted at the age of 3 by a loving Colorado family. She grew up in Littleton. Her term with braces as a child has led to her interest of orthodontics. Leah has a degree in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys reading books, playing video games, fishing, and target shooting in her free time. Hanging out with her cats is her favorite pastime.
Tiffany was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado and graduated from Dental Assisting School in May of 2015. Since then she has committed her career in orthodontic care and loves every second of it! She is recently married to her husband, Bryant, and has 5 beautiful kiddos! She loves being with her family! She loves planning family trips, fun outings, to stay busy with them. During her free time, she loves to read and involve herself in any remodeling or interior design projects.
Zabrina has lived in Colorado for over 20 years. Besides enjoying seeing her patients and telling her awful (but admittedly funny) jokes, she loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Zabrina is outgoing and vibrant. The patients at Total Orthodontics love to dance and sing with her in the office. She enjoys making her patients feel at ease and showing them that having fun is really something for everyone!!
Kendra is incredibly proud of her Colorado roots that she shares with her three grown boys and one beautiful girl. She has been working in the dental industry for about a year. Her loving husband is her rock steady! Kendra loves the opportunity to work with the amazing doctors at TO. She keeps them and the staff on their toes with her quick wit! Her favorite way to spend her free time is with her husband, family, and friends, plus she enjoys being outdoors and cooking on her Traeger!
Teresa came to Colorado from Nebraska (Go Big Red!!!) after she graduated college. She has been with TO since 2006. She is a true believer in the doctors practices, as they have worked their magic on both her as well as her sons teeth. Teresa, her husband, and their two sons love water skiing and spending their weekends at a lake in Pueblo. They also enjoy many other sports such as quad riding, snow skiing, shooting, and kayaking.
I have been working for Total Orthodontics since 2004 . I have loved working for Total Orthodontics. I have been proud to see the work that the practice has done and the smiles that we have produced. I love seeing the children grow with confidence and know that we were a part of that growth. My own grandchildren have been patients in this office and so have I.
Theresa Bakken is our non-profit TOgether Project Director. She gets great joy from getting to know the Smile recipients and seeing them pay their gift of a smile forward in our community. She came to TO as a patient mom and a patient herself. She spends her time outside TO beekeeping and making candy with the honey she harvests.
Jenine is a native to Fresno, California, but moved to the Centennial state in 1997. She has been the director of the TO Gives program since 2014. Jenine believes that it is so important to teach our youth the value of giving back to our community. She, her husband of 17 years, and two teenage daughters love to travel, go camping, and try new restaurants.
Since 1960, that is how long our practice has been creating great smiles in the Denver area. Over 20,000 incredible smiles have been created in our office, and we are now even seeing third generation patients of the practice! We have been around a long time, but our approach to orthodontic care and our offices are thoroughly modern. Total Orthodontics is known for our honest, conservative approach to orthodontic treatment. Only a small percentage of our patients undergo two phases of orthodontic treatment, as the research supports, and very few have permanent teeth removed.