Dentist – Castle Rock, CO

Would you feel more comfortable if a woman dentist performed your care? Here’s some good news: approximately one-third of dentists today are female, and over 50% of students currently in dental school are as well. When you find a dental practice near you, be sure to check out their “meet the dentist” page so you can learn more about the dentist themselves, their educational background, and any unique experience they have!

In today’s world, dental implants are the top-tier solution for replacing missing teeth because of their unique structure and use of osseointegration. When selecting a dentist for dental implants, it’s important to keep in mind that not every phase of treatment may be available with that dentist. It’s actually very common for dentists to refer their patients to a nearby specialist (a periodontist or an oral surgeon, for instance) who will surgically place the implant(s). However, Dr. Fitzgerald has completed training with both the Kois Center and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, two prestigious organizations that teach about replacing teeth with dental implants.

If someone wants to practice dentistry in the United States, they must earn a bachelor’s degree in science or math as well as a DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school in the country. As someone who also provides orthodontic treatment, Dr. Fitzgerald completed an additional 3 years of orthodontic-specific training. She is currently a member of the American Orthodontic Society. She is also a KOIS Center-trained dentist, which is a post-graduate program that regularly conducts research so that its training reflects the most modern information available.