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Dr. Heidi Winquist D.D.S.
Dr. Heidi Winquist graduated from the University Of Colorado School Of Dentistry in 1993. As a naval officer, she attended an intensive residency in general practice at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in San Diego, focusing on advanced dental techniques and emergency medicine. She has received several awards including Resident of the Year and Colorado's 5280 Best Dentist for a number of years. Dr. Heidi was handpicked by the Navy to be one of the first women to open the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) to women. Dr. Heidi returned home to her Boulder roots to begin her private practice in 1996. She has served in many leadership roles in dentistry and the community. Including past President of the Boulder/Broomfield County Dental Society and currently she serves on the board of Colorado Dental Association Ethics Committee. She is also pursuing a Fellowship in Forensic Odontology through the University of Texas. Dr. Heidi has been awarded the 5280 Dentist of the Year every year since 2015. (see below for Awards and certificates) |
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Dr. Lauren Mendicino D.D.S.
A native of Louisville, Colorado, (sko-Coyotes!) Dr. Lauren Mendicino loves anything in the great Colorado outdoors! She is an avid hiker, and skier. She also loves camping and backpacking! She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an undergrad (sko-Heels!), where she studied Biology and Spanish Literature. (sko-Bilingual!) Eventually, she returned home to complete her dental degree at the University of Colorado (sko-Buffs!) Her passion for dentistry has continued to grow over the years and she loves getting to know her patients and creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for dental care! (sko-Floss!)
A native of Louisville, Colorado, (sko-Coyotes!) Dr. Lauren Mendicino loves anything in the great Colorado outdoors! She is an avid hiker, and skier. She also loves camping and backpacking! She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an undergrad (sko-Heels!), where she studied Biology and Spanish Literature. (sko-Bilingual!) Eventually, she returned home to complete her dental degree at the University of Colorado (sko-Buffs!) Her passion for dentistry has continued to grow over the years and she loves getting to know her patients and creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for dental care! (sko-Floss!)
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Brittani - Administration/Front Brittani is at the helm of our front desk team and will guide you through all things logistical. She is a Florida girl through and through, and even on a nice Colorado day there's a heater under the desk keeping her warm. Brittani is Mom to an energetic, big hearted boy. In her spare time she loves to travel, dance, and hang with friends and family. She is a music afficianado in any genre and someone you would want on your winning trivia team. Ask Britt about a good dance move! |
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Linda - Assistant
Linda is a Colorado Native and has been a part of Dr. Heidi's team for a number of years. Besides being a kind and caring assistant during your treatments with Dr. Heidi she also loves crafting and gardening. She is super creative and gives Hallmark a run for their money when she makes amazing cards for friends and family events. Linda is a mom to two human kids and lots of four-legged kids. Ask Linda advice about your garden or flowers! |
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Jess (Pop Tart) - Assistant
Jess goes by her middle name POP! As in Pop crackle, POP tart, POP goes the weasel (you get the picture). Pop hails from the bread basket state of Iowa and moved west for the Rocky mountains. In her spare time she can be found reading a book. Actually a stack of books. She also loves spending time with her pup Boogie and her in house chef, Kevin. If you are in Pop's care, you will find her super bubbly, patient, kind and caring. She is also our in house lab tech. Pop Diddy hopes to learn how to rock climb this year and master the art of sous chef role for Kevin. An avid dog lover, Pop will discuss anything canine related... |
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Amy - Hygienist
Amy is a Jersey girl but inspired by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, she moved her family to Colorado. She is a marathoner, hiker, biker, climber, skier, pretty much anything with an -er! She is a do-er! The entire family has Springsteen's motto of "Born to Run" and have done the Disney Marathon together for almost two decades. This is in honor of Team Danny in the Parents for Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser. Amy is an avid reader and believes in the mantra WORK hard, PLAY harder. Ask Amy for a motivational boost! |
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Sheri - Hygienist
Sheri is proud of her deep family roots in Colorado that spans almost a hundred years and three generations. She relishes in outdoor activities that our Rocky Mountain state has to offer and you can often find her out on inspiring trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. She loves kayaking at McIntosh Lake and road biking in Boulder County. Sheri is beaming proud of her two amazing daughters that live in spots that she enjoys visiting. An avid reader, you can ask Sheri about a good book recommendation or a perfect trail to get your hike on! |
Kiana - Hygienist
Kiana is a Colorado native who loves java and exploring new coffee shops, hanging with family and traveling. She enjoys being a dog mom to Champ and Wesley and also loves hanging with her "Dog Daddy," Jake. Check out Jake and Kiana exploring the caves of Rio Secreto in Mexico. Kiana studied in Nashville, and is happy to be home but misses the live music and great food of Tennessee. Her favorite color is yellow and that color choice matches her sunny disposition. Ask Kiana where you can find the best cup of JOE! |
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Shannon - Front Desk
Shannon is a Colorado native with an extensive record and boot collection. She also is a collecter of dust. Shannon loves to hike, bike and play pickleball. She is always up for anything in the great outdoors. She has been skydiving, Rocky Mountain climbing, and yes...bull riding (she made it the full 8 seconds) at the National Western Stockshow Celebrity Ride. Shannon is the front desk support and can help you get scheduled for that glistening smile! |
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Luna Von Trap- Official greeter Luna is a Colorado girl and loves the indoors and air conditioning. She is a Peka-a-Poo with a wicked underbite and attitude to match. She will greet you when you arrive and like any girl, loves to hear she's pretty! |
Tess Von Trap - Unofficial greeter Tess is a Havanese and a Colorado girl even though her heritage is Cuban (Havana na-na-na). She loves meeting and greeting new and old friends, chicken chews, long walks and will do anything that Luna says. |
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Dr. Heidi's group slip slidin down Winter Park sledding hill! |
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Dr. Heidi Awards and Certificates:
5280 Best Dentist 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Boulder Broomfield County Dental Society
Colorado Dental Association
San Diego Dental Society— Best Table Clinic
American Dental Association
American Association of Women Dentists Achievement
Colorado Prosthodontic Society
Colorado Prosthodontic Society Outstanding Achievement
American Equilibration Society
PACE—Partners for a Clean Environment
International Partnership in the Study of Occlusion
Trustee for the Colorado Dental Association
Pankey Institute
Fellowship for the American College of Dentists
American College of Dentists
Delegate for the American Dental Association
Resident of the Year
In progress; Fellowship in Forensic Odontology
5280 Best Dentist 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Boulder Broomfield County Dental Society
Colorado Dental Association
San Diego Dental Society— Best Table Clinic
American Dental Association
American Association of Women Dentists Achievement
Colorado Prosthodontic Society
Colorado Prosthodontic Society Outstanding Achievement
American Equilibration Society
PACE—Partners for a Clean Environment
International Partnership in the Study of Occlusion
Trustee for the Colorado Dental Association
Pankey Institute
Fellowship for the American College of Dentists
American College of Dentists
Delegate for the American Dental Association
Resident of the Year
In progress; Fellowship in Forensic Odontology