Dr. Kara Arnold
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Dr. Kara Arnold has worked in general private practice, where she has developed a philosophy of treatment that emphasizes patient comfort, outstanding outcomes, and solid teamwork.
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Dr. Jennifer Rohleder
Dr. Jennifer Rohleder is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and has worked in private practice here and in Nebraska. With a passion for both the science and artistry of dentistry, her philosophy is based on the foundation of patient-centered comprehensive care.
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The CDA, ADA, and CDC have been working together and have advised us to close for three weeks. We understand this is a stressful time, but we will always put the health and safety of our patients and staff first. Please check your email and visit our social media pages for updates. Our planned return date is Tuesday, April 7th, ...
Due to the weather, and for the safety of our patients and team, we will be closed Tuesday, November 26th. Be safe and stay warm.
If you haven't already, don't forget to get out there and vote!
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Each year, Highland Smiles collects Halloween candy and donates if to our Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Families, and Heroes. Please join us in our Fourth Annual Candy Donation to benefit Operation Gratitude. Donations will be accepted from October 28th through November 6th. This year's goal is 400#s!!
Hello Everyone!
It's that time....when the end of the year will be here before you know it.
Make sure to call the office and schedule any recommended treatment, including your cleaning, ASAP! The schedule is filling up quickly ...
Stop by and check out the new artwork!
For more information, check out her website at AmandaStavast.com
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Tidbit Toothsday this week is brought to you by our employee of the month, Sara.
? What is your #1 dental tip? ! Brush your teeth every day!
? What is a dental no, no? ! Don't self diagnose - everything on the internet leads to cancer and it is not accurate!
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Don't forget that April through November is Denver City street sweeping. Pay attention to those signs and avoid getting a ticket!
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Don't forget to take care of yourself this holiday season.
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Please be advised we will have modified hours during the holidays.
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Don't neglect your teeth during this busy time of year! And, don't forget we have stocking stuffers for your loved ones including bleaching kits and toothbrush heads. They may not be the most fun, but they are practical!!
1. The phosphorus from turkey and vitamin D combine with calcium when we eat it to produce teeth and bones
2. Fiber rich fruits and veggies – like sweet potatoes and natural cranberries – act like detergent in our mouth to help keep our teeth clean
Only two days left!!! Stop by today and/or tomorrow to donate any leftover Halloween candy as we will be sending it off to Operation Gratitude for our Troops, First Responders, and Veterans. Our goal is to reach 500 lbs. of candy!
If you haven't already, don't forget to get out there and vote!!
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First off, a big ...
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Just a quick reminder.....
Don't forget about our annual Operation Gratitude Halloween candy donation. Stop by and drop off some candy for our troops, first responders, veterans, heroes, and military families. Our goal this year is to collect 500#'s of candy.
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It's Tuesday, October 16th and National Boss's Day. Highland Smiles not only has the best dentists in town, we have the best bosses!
Come by and check out our amazing team led by two amazing women.
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Halloween is just around the corner meaning candy, candy, candy.
Remember these candy facts:
Did you know we partner annually with Operation Gratitude to send candy to our U.S. Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Families, and Wounded Hero’s?? Last year we sent over 300 pounds of candy, and our goal for this year is 500 pounds!
While out shopping for your Halloween candy, pick up some extra, and bring it to the office between Monday, ...
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Check out https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/dental-sealants# for a full article on dental sealants.
The Tongue.
It is often said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body, but that is simply not true. The strongest muscle in the body is the heart, pumping 24/7 to get blood to all the other muscles.
Don't knock the importance of the tongue....it helps us every day to chew and taste our food, swallow, talk and helps ...
The Tongue.
It is often said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body, but that is simply not true. The strongest muscle in the body is the heart, pumping 24/7 to get blood to all the other muscles.
Don't knock the importance of the tongue....it helps us every day to chew and taste our food, swallow, talk and helps ...
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Did you know that you can get sick from your toothbrush!?? Mouths and toothbrushes are home to millions of bacteria and a few simple steps can keep you healthy.
It's here!! Our annual #teachergiveaway. Visit our page on Facebook or Instagram to nominate your favorite teacher between 8/1 and 8/15 and they could be the winner of a $50.00 Target gift card along with all these back-to-school supplies. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on 8/16. Good luck and thank you for all you do!
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Did you know that your teeth are the only part of your body that can't heal themselves?? Make sure to brush and floss and get in for your dental check-ups to keep them healthy.
Check out the full story on Facebook or Instagram!
Did you know you can get gum disease and gingivitis by kissing someone, sharing utensils, or sharing drinks??? Good news!! You can prevent gum disease and gingivitis with good oral hygiene; brushing and flossing. Call today for your next check-up and cleaning appointment.
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Do you wake in the morning with jaw pain or feeling like you have an all-day headache? Do you find yourself stressed out and clenching your teeth during the day? Chronic teeth grinding and/or clenching (aka Bruxism) can not only make your ...
Win dinner and a movie for you and your mom! Send us an email telling us why she's so amazing and the most touching entry will win. Contest ends May 31st.
Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook and watch the latest challenge completed by our team members supporting Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
Want to learn more about Kelly? She's our highlighted team member for the month of April. Check out our Facebook or Instagram for her latest Q&A's.
It's week two of April Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
This week's contest....how many flosses are in the container? Contest ends and winner announced on 4/12/18 and the next cheek retractor video will be posted 4/16/18. Check out our FaceBook and Instagram pages for the contest picture and to submit your vote.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
Help us spread the awareness by participating in our weekly contest.
Each week during the month of April, we will have a contest where the winner gets to choose two Highland Smiles team members to face a challenge while using a cheek retractor. This week, the contest will end and the winner announced on 4/5/18 and ...
Our staff loves their fur babies, so we thought we'd have a little fun sharing our furry family with everyone. It's up to you to match the staff member with the fur baby(ies)! The patient with the most matches will win a $10.00 gift card to Sweet Cow. Team pictures coming soon!
Submit your answers on our Facebook page, Instagram, or ...
Here are the staff members!!
Support local and our heroes. Details coming soon!!
A sensitive tooth or root can give you a painful zing just when you least expect it! This issue can be chronic and it seems to affect a large number of adults in America. The good news is that there are solutions when you can determine the cause of this condition. Here are some tips on how to successfully manage ...
Thanks to new emerging information, we keep learning more facts about how oral health is connected to overall health and well being. Researchers have recently discovered a new link between periodontal disease and cancer in older women. Here's what you should know.
Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is an infection of the support system for ...
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The winner of our back-to-school supply basket is Ms. Linda! Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work!
Football season is here!! You know what that means?? Food, food, and more food. While you enjoy the game, here are a few tasty treat suggestions that are good for your teeth.
We are most frequently blogging about our dental care and treatment but what about our furry friends? Pets can suffer from bad breath, missing, loose, or broken teeth, inflamed gums, and pain/discomfort if they do not received proper dental care. Gum disease can cause other health concerns also. Daily brushing will help remove disease-causing dental plaque and most veterinary clinics ...
Are you satisfied with the appearance of your smile, or do you find yourself hiding it when the camera comes out? Are there aspects of your smile you'd like to improve?
Cosmetic dentistry offers many solutions for repairing and enhancing your teeth. Here are our 3 most popular cosmetic dental services and how they can help you.
Whether you need a ...
Did you know that your favorite daily drink could be detrimental to your smile? Many of the beverages we consume each day actually contribute to cavities, staining, and discoloration of your teeth.
Here are some of the worst culprits.
Your morning cup of coffee can actually cause many dental issues such as dry mouth, staining, and tooth decay. It's especially ...
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More than half of the year has flown by!! Why wait until the end of the year to utilize your annual dental benefits? Call today and we can check your remaining benefits to schedule any treatment before the summer is over without the holiday rush.
It's still summer and a brighter, whiter smile is something many patients ask about. We offer several whitening options for all budgets, timelines, and sensitivity. Call today to ask about your best option.
Our final week of the CEREC series shows the crown being fired in the oven. We spray a glaze on the crown to make it shiny and look like a tooth. The crown is test-fitted one more time for any needed adjustments and then permanently cemented and a final bite check is done prior to completion. The total time from ...
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Week three of our CEREC series shows the lovely Jasmine getting the crown out of the milling unit and ready for the oven. This step is crucial as we test the crown and make sure it fits properly before it gets cooked, otherwise we have to go back to the design phase and start over. Check out Instagram and ...
The annual issue of 5280 Top Dentists is out and Dr. Arnold and Dr. Rohleder are on the list again. You can see them on page 197.
If you are unhappy with your smile, it might be time to consider cosmetic dentistry and a smile transformation with porcelain veneers. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, nearly every American believes that a beautiful smile provides a social advantage as well as an increase in self-confidence. And studies show it can actually make you appear more ...
The next step in a CEREC crown is the milling process. Our team places a CEREC "block" into the milling unit, the scanner sends the prescription, and the crown is "printed" from the block. Watch the video on Facebook, Instagram or our YouTube channel.
The first step in creating a beautiful crown is the scanning and designing process. Our lovely assistant Jasmine demonstrates how she scans and designs a custom CEREC crown on our Facebook page, Instagram page and YouTube page. Please check it out and stay tuned for the next phase next week!
If there is a villain in the dental world, it is undoubtedly periodontal disease. When gum disease takes hold, it can lead to big changes in your smile as well as tooth loss.
How best to conquer this villain? As with all things dentistry, prevention is key. Based on the present stage of your gum disease, we can predict how this ...
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We hope your week is going great.
This is the final week to donate to a great cause and support Denver Health's Newborns in Need Foundation.
Donate between 5/15/17 and 5/19/17 and be entered in a random drawing to win a family home care package.
The final day to donate is Friday, May 19th.
Thank you for all the support.
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We love our patients! Check out the generous donations to help Newborns in Need. You can still donate and all donations between now and this Friday, May 12th, will be entered for a free ZOOM whitening treatment.
Call or stop by for details.
Calling all patients!!! We need your help donating to Newborns in Need through Denver Health. There are only two weeks left to accept donations!
Make a donation between now and Friday, May 12th and be entered into a random drawing for a free ZOOM whitening treatment.
The last day to donate is Friday, May 19th.
Thank you for your help in making this such a ...
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Many of the families that deliver at Denver Health are in financial strain and have to choose between diapers and groceries. Every bag helps and so can you! Please help us donate to a great cause. Stay tuned for pictures of your Highland Smiles team volunteering this week at Denver Health to assemble bags for Newborns in Need.
Everyone knows that smoking is not good for your health, but did you know that smoking can also have a negative impact on your dental implants?
According to the Journal of the International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry, tobacco users do not fare well in terms of any oral treatments.
If you are facing tooth loss and looking into dental ...
For patients with dental anxiety, sedation dentistry can be a godsend.
Sedation dentistry has gained popularity in the Denver Highlands area in recent years, and Highland Smiles is pleased to offer nitrous oxide to help patients who are feeling anxious about their visit to the dentist.
If you don’t know much about sedation dentistry or if it might be right for you, ...
Babies, Babies, Babies. What about the moms?? This week's Tidbit Toothsday is all about moms and dental care during pregnancy. Don't forget to make a donation to help our partnership with Denver Health Foundation's Newborns in Need.
Check out our video on YouTube and Facebook for details!
Since we are all things baby right now....enjoy this Toothsday Tidbit!
Once you make the decision to replace one or more missing teeth with a dental implant, you probably feel immediate relief. After all, it can be distressing to have gaps in your mouth from missing teeth.
As you probably already know, dental implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth. But they are also quite an investment. Often patients who ...
If you are missing one or more teeth, you might have thought about the best replacements for them. When it comes to replacing missing teeth, most dentists will agree that dental implants are the best option.
There are plenty of reasons to favor dental implants over dentures, so let’s take a look at what your Denver, CO dentist has to say ...
For teeth that are damaged or decayed, a dental crown can restore both function and appearance. Now, with CEREC technology, you can get a brand new dental crown in only one visit to the dentist!
We are pleased to offer this technology to our patients in Denver, CO, who might be needing dental crowns. Let’s take a look at what makes ...
Thank you to everyone that entered our January contest. The winner was randomly drawn and won an Amazon Echo!!
Check us out on Facebook and see our new February Windows!
Most people know that they should visit their dentist twice each year for examinations and cleanings. The problem is that many people do not visit their dentist as often as they should.
A recent survey put out by Delta Dental, however, shows that although many Americans don’t visit their dentist as often as they should, they actually want to visit ...
Most people will need a cavity filled at least once in their life. Cavities, also known as dental caries, are quite common, but thankfully, modern dentistry means that your tooth can be saved in spite of decay.
Let’s take a look at the dental filling process and what you might expect if you need dental fillings at our Denver dental office.
You take good care of your oral hygiene on a daily basis with regular brushing and flossing. But perhaps you aren’t as diligent with going to the dentist twice per year as recommended. It might have been so long since your last appointment, in fact, you might have forgotten about the elements of dental cleanings and exams. |
Let’s take a ...
When you are looking for the right dentist, it is a more involved process than simply doing an online search for "dentist in Denver". You want to find a dentist who will partner with you in maintaining your oral health for many years to come. So should you consider when you are looking for the right dentist in Denver?
Don't let your 2016 insurance benefits go to waste. If you have a dental treatment that needs to be completed, call the office and we will check your remaining benefits and get you scheduled before you lose your benefits. Call today!!
Highland Smiles 1st Annual Halloween Candy Give-Back!
Most people do not necessarily consider going to the dentist to be their favorite experience. For some people, going to the dentist can be a real source of anxiety. And if your dentist’s office is not a warm, inviting place, this might trigger anxiety over visiting the dentist even more.
As your dentist in Denver, CO, the entire team at Highland ...
FIRST ANNUAL OCTOBER CANDY CONTEST!!!
Guess how many "candies". Closest guess wins a prize!
Our patients know that the Highland Smiles crew does whatever it takes to give the office a friendly and light-hearted atmosphere. In the video below, they've taken it to the next level by participating in the internet-popular "Cheek Retractor Bubble Blowing Challenge" Watch now and head on over to our Facebook page to let us know who ...
We joined the craze and took on the “Cheek Retractor Bubble Challenge”! Check out our YouTube channel, Facebook page and website (Blog section) when we launch our video this coming Monday, the 10th of October and vote ...
Reasons we take x-rays:
During the month of July, existing patients that refer a new patient will be entered to win a prize in addition to a $25.00 in-house account credit. Ask us for details!
During the month of July, all new patients will receive a FREE Sonicare Electric Toothbrush!
Refer a friend to our office (no spouses/children) and receive a $25.00 in-house credit on your account.
