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Our Dental Staff is committed to providing comprehensive dental and orthodontic care to you and your family. We use state of the art equipment to provide the best possible treatment for your family. We know each patient is unique and special.

Our dentists take time to explain different dental treatments to provide specific customized treatment plans to best fit each of our patient's needs. Our staff will strive to ensure that every visit in our clinic is a comfortable and positive experience for both children and adults.

Our Staff

Dr. Minh Thai, DDS

Dr. Minh Thai is a board certified licensed dentist in the state of Colorado. Dr. Thai earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Biology, Dr. Thai received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado. Proceeding his D.D.S., Dr. Thai furthered his dental training by completing a General Practice Residency at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Thai grew up in Loveland, Colorado. He enjoys spending time with his wife of over 10 years and his two children.

Dr. Thai takes pleasure in getting to know his patients and their parents. As a parent of two daughters, he encourages both patients and parents to be involved in their dental health and care.

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Rex Johnson, DDS

Dr. Rex Johnson DDS is a highly skilled dentist with a passion for making people happy. After graduating with a BS in Zoology from BYU in 1993, he earned his DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical College, marking the beginning of his dental career. Dr. Johnson's dedication to excellence led him to complete an orthodontic program at the University of Minnesota in 1999, further honing his expertise in dental care.

Beyond the clinic, he finds joy in spending time with his family. Raised on a ranch near Durango, he loves to spend time in the mountains riding his horses and gathering cows.

Dr. Tonni Faber, DMD

Dr. Tonni Faber is originally from upstate NY where she resided both on her father's dairy farm raising Holstein cows & Quarter horses and with her Mom and Step-father, who was a dentist, and also had a farm. Along with her siblings, she participated in 4-H with their horses. While working in her stepfather's dental clinic fabricating crowns and prosthetics she realized her true passion.

After graduating with honors from SUNY Delhi with an Associates in Science, she went on to attend The College of Charleston to pursue her mission to attend dental school at MUSC in Charleston SC. She graduated with a DMD in 2002 and has enjoyed practicing in both SC and WV. However, moving to Colorado was a dream she always shared with her father, Donnie, who used to hunt near Meeker and Rifle, falling in love with Grand Lake and Granby. Although he passed away before he could realise their dream, Dr. Faber relocated to Colorado and finally found a home in a little farmette in South Longmont where she could farm hay and house her three horses and cats.

Dr. Faber is a member of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association and the Weld County Dental Society. She has extensive experience in both pediatric and adult dentistry. She enjoys staying informed about new dental technology and treatment for general dentistry by attending dental conferences.

When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Faber and her boyfriend Neal have fun adventures traveling on his Harley, camping and fishing, and enjoying the beautiful landscape that is Colorado

Dr. Tasos Belegratis, DDS

Dr. Tasos Belegratis is a Denver native, Dr. Belegratis received his doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.

He completed a two-year general practice residency focusing on surgery, including the placement of dental implants and extraction of wisdom teeth as well as general dentistry. He is also certified in intravenous sedation.

Dr. Belegratis believes that good communication is the key to forming successful relationships with his patients. “I take pride in my rapport with patients and the positive results of my work,” Dr. Belegratis said. “I discuss the various treatment options with patients, and make them feel comfortable throughout the entire process.”

DR. KRISTOPHER MENDOZA, DDS

Hello, my name is Kris Mendoza. I grew up in Fresno, CA where I fell in love with spending time in the mountains. Influenced by my parents, I knew I wanted to pursue a career serving others and decided on a career in dentistry. I attended the University of the Pacific as a pre-dental student, where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Biology. I continued my studies at the UCLA School of Dentistry where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. During my time at UCLA I served as the President of the American Student Dental Association, representing and advocating on behalf of every dental student in the country. I developed an interest in access to dental services and wanted to help those who would otherwise be unable to receive dental care. This led me to pursue a career in dental anesthesiology, working with various patient populations during my residency at UCLA.

Upon graduation, I was drawn to Colorado for its active and outdoor lifestyle. I continue to work with multiple patient populations all throughout Colorado as a dentist anesthesiologist and enjoy serving those in need. When I am not working, you can find me running trails or climbing mountains! I enjoy working in the outdoor industry and competing in obstacle course races and ultra-marathons.

Tricia Losli, RDH

Tricia is a Colorado native. She attended dental hygiene school at the Community College of Denver and graduated, receiving the Clinical excellence award in 2015. Before attending hygiene school she had 12 yrs of previous dental assisting/EDDA experience. She realized that not only did she have a love for dentistry, but she wanted to be someone that could help educate patients on their oral health and the importance of preventative care. Patient care and patient experience are Tricia's top priorities. She is a people person and loves getting to know her patients and putting together a good hygiene plan specific to their needs. She takes pride in providing efficient care and watching her patients oral health improve each time they are seen. She understands the importance of a healthy smile.

She grew up in the beautiful Colorado mountains with her identical twin sister. When she is not working, she is spending time with her family of 5. They enjoy camping, sports, and family gatherings.

Patty Fridrich, RDH

Patty is a native of NE, where she attended the University of NE College of Dentistry for her BS in Dental Hygiene. She met her future husband there, and they moved to Colorado after graduation.

After many years practicing in the profession she loves, Patty feels that having compassion, empathy, and developing a bond with patients puts them at ease during treatment, and has resulted in years-long relationships with patients and their extended families. This continuing trust they have shown for her investment in their dental health has been the most gratifying part for her of practicing dental hygiene.

Patty and her husband Scott are avid "foodies", researching and visiting great restaurants and bakeries along the front range on their foodie excursions. She loves antiqueing, reading, cooking, time spent with immediate family, and doting on her kitty Asher.

Colleen Dodson, RDH

I am a native of Colorado/Denver/Thornton, this community has literally grown before my eyes. I have been a part of the Dental field for over 35 years now, starting as dental assistant then putting myself through Dental Hygiene School, graduating from Colorado Northwestern Community College , class of 2000.

I have been married to my husband Ken for 23 years, raising 3 kids between us and now proud Grandparents of 6 amazing grandchildren and we feel extremely blessed.

What the future holds is always a mystery, but I have my work family and my home family to look forward to everyday.

"Everything seems impossible until it's done".