Dr. Emily Saunders grew up in Golden and graduated from DEvelyn Jr/Sr High School. She then earned a Degree in Chemistry from Creighton University. Dr. Saunders completed her 4 year dental program at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a residency program at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she received additional training in implantology, endodontics, oral surgery and medically complex patients. She then worked for a Native American Pueblo in New Mexico for two years. Dr. Saunders then joined the faculty at Augusta University Dental College of Georgia where she taught dental students, treated her own private patients, was involved in dental research that has been published in dental journals.
Dr. Saunders is excited to be part of White Rock Family Dental, where she was a patient of Dr. Potts prior to dental school! Dr. Pott was instrumental in her path to becoming a dentist through his kind and compassionate treatment of his patients as though they are his family. She continues this treatment philosophy and enjoys helping patients achieve and maintain dental health in a relaxing manner. She enjoys attending continuing education courses and staying up to date with the latest dental techniques. This summer she became a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry after completing 500 education hours and passing a rigorous written exam.
Dr. Thomas Pott was born and raised in Westminster/North Denver area and graduated from Ranum High School. He then earned a Medical Microbiology Major and Chemistry Minor from Colorado State University. Dr. Pott completed his four year dental program at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He has been practicing in the Lakewood area for over 30 years! Dr. Pott truly cares for his patients as though they are his family. He provides research based dentistry and believes in conservative treatment of his patients to maintain ideal dental health. When patients come to see Dr. Pott, they look forward to receiving the excellent dentistry he provides as well as seeing a practitioner they trust and know who cares about them as an individual.
Dr. Pott has an amazing wife and 3 children. Recently their family had a new addition and they now have a wonderful granddaughter. Their almost 5 year old golden retriever completes the house hold. The family enjoys tennis, golf, dancing and travel. Dr. Pott and his wife feel blessed to be a part of such an accomplished and supportive team at White Rock Family Dental.