Dr. Heather Jenkins is a pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience helping children in Aurora, Colorado feel comfortable and confident about their teeth. She completed her dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and finished a special training program in pediatric dentistry in Missouri, giving her extra expertise in working with young patients. Dr. Jenkins offers a full range of services for kids, including dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, braces using SureSmile clear aligners, and special appliances to help break thumb-sucking habits. Beyond her practice, she has taught other dentists at The Children's Hospital of Colorado and volunteers in the community because she believes in giving back. Dr. Jenkins is now accepting new patients and looks forward to making dental visits a positive experience for your child.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Pediatric dental residency in Missouri
University of Missouri-Kansas City (dental school)

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 10/08/2009

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Areas of Focus

pediatric dentistryorthodonticsdental sealantsthumb sucking appliancesfluoride treatmenttooth extractionstooth fillingsmetal dental bracesSureSmile clear alignersinterceptive orthodontic treatmentspace maintainersretainersbaby teeth carethumb sucking habit correctionteeth grinding (bruxism)silver diamine fluoride (SDF)underbite correctioncrossbite correctionopen bite correctionfrenectomy proceduresedation/hospital dentistryemergency dentistry

Technology & Equipment

SureSmile clear aligners

Beyond the Office

Taught pediatric dental residents at The Children's Hospital of Colorado

Volunteering at the Humane Society

Born in rural southern Missouri

Enjoyed canoeing the Jacks Fork River

Worked for Nickelodeon prior to college

Has been to all fifty states

Enjoys hiking and cycling

Enjoys watching people get a bucket of slime dumped on them

Spends spare time with family and outdoors activities

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