Dr. Lucinda Ann Lewis, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1053319269
Is this your practice?
Claim this profile to update your information, add photos, and connect with patients.
Claim This ProfilePractice Details
About This Provider
Dr. Lucinda Lewis is a pediatric dentist in Aurora, Colorado, with over 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth. She specializes in working with children who have special needs and uses gentle behavior management techniques to help kids feel comfortable at the dentist. Dr. Lewis received her dental degree from CU School of Dental Medicine and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Harvard Medical School. As the first Navajo pediatric dentist and a member of the Navajo Nation, she is passionate about serving her community and has worked with Indian Health Service clinics on the Navajo Nation. She uses modern dental technology including digital x-rays and gentle injection systems to provide the best care for her young patients, and she is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- DDS, CU School of Dental Medicine, 1992
- University Of Colorado / School Of DentistryMedical School, 1992
- General Practice Residency Certificate, Oklahoma Children's Hospital, 1 year
- University Of Colorado At DenverMedical School, 1992
- Harvard Medical SchoolResidency Hospital, 1997
- Colorado CollegeUndergraduate School, 1989
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children's Hospital, 2 years
- Harvard School Of Dental MedicineInternship Hospital, 1997
- Children's HospitalResidency Hospital, 1994
- Harvard UniversityResidency Hospital, 1997
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 07/12/2005
Are you this provider? Claim your profile to add your education and training details.
Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- WAND STA injection system
- digital x-rays
- silver diamine fluoride
- nitrous oxide units
- electronic dental records
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 CU Dental Distinguished Alumni Award
Beyond the Office
First Navajo to graduate from CU Dental
First Navajo pediatric dentist
Served Indian Health Service clinics on Navajo Nation
Directed three Indian Health Service clinics in Crownpoint, New Mexico
Instructor for Pediatric Dentistry for IHS General Dentists course
Previously worked at clinic in Dilkon, Arizona
Born on the Hopi Reservation in Keams Canyon, Arizona
Member of the Navajo Nation
Attended University of Arizona before Colorado College where she earned a biology degree
Wife, mother of three, and grandmother of five
Made many lifelong friends during dental school, including Tammy Tobey
Provider information is sourced from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) maintained by CMS. Information may not reflect the most current data. Providers can claim their profile to update and verify their details.