Pediatric Dentist Parker, CO | 5280 Pediatric Dentistry

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Our Philosophy

TELL - SHOW - DO

We tell our patients what we are doing, and do so in an honest, kid friendly way. Children do much better with explanation followed by immediately doing what is shown to them.

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Do you have questions about your child’s habits? Is your child anxious about going to the dentist? Are you unsure about what is safe for their teeth? Check our FAQs to learn more.

Sedation Dentistry For Dental Anxiety, Parker CO

IV Sedation/General Anesthesia

Our office is unique in that we exclusively offer our anesthesia services during weekend hours, the only office in the state of Colorado able to do so!

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Check out 5280 Pediatric Dentistry featured on 9news. Dr. D was interviewed Wednesday, July 27th, discussing some of the do’s and don’ts of your child’s first visit to the dentist. To learn more about what you should expect at your child’s first visit… check out our FAQ’s.

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5280 Pediatric Dentistry is a proud partner of Valor Christian High School. Dr. D (left) and Dr. Craig (right) are pictured with George Gwozdecky (center). Coach Gwozdecky led the University of Denver Pioneers hockey team for 19 seasons and won national championships in both 2004 and 2005. He also assisted coaching for the Tampa Bay Lightening of the National Hockey League. Currently, coach Gwozdecky is the Valor Christian varsity ice hockey coach.

Dr. D and Dr. Craig - Pediatric Dentists Parker CO

Meet The Dentists

Learn more about 5280 Pediatric Dentistry by getting to know Dr. Derek Owens ” Dr. D” and Dr. Craig Owens.

Dr. Derek ”Dr. D” Owens

Pediatric Dentist, Parker, CO

Dr. Derek “Dr. D” Owens, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and was born and raised in Colorado. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. D attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Biology. After his four years at Georgetown, he attended The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.

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Dr. Craig Owens

Pediatric Dentist, Parker, CO

Dr. Craig Owens is an experienced board-certified pediatric dentist and was born and raised in Colorado. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He completed his advanced training in pediatric dentistry through the prestigious NYU-Lutheran Medical Center where he gained specialized skills and became proficient in treating both healthy and medically compromised infants, children, and adolescents.

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Tooth Decay Prevention

What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...
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Root Canal Treatment

Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...
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Fillings

The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...
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Veneers

A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...
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Educational Videos

Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...
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Laser Decay Diagnostics

Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...
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Laser Dentistry

Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...
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Same-Day Crowns

A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...
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Digital X-Rays

X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...
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Intraoral Camera

Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Intraoral cameras can help dentists detect dental issues like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers. Benefits of using an intraoral ...
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Testimonials

What Our Patients Say About Us

We have been coming here since they first opened their doors and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is absolutely wonderful with scared children and we’ve never needed to have any of the work they’ve done corrected or fixed. Plus the massage chairs, while we wait, are nice.

Maria L.

My husband and I have twin daughters and are so thankful to have a pediatric dentist who genuinely cares about our children and their individual dental goals. Dr. D and his staff have made going to the dentist and taking care of your teeth fun! I would give 5280 Pediatric Dentistry 10 stars if I could. It is such a relief to have Dr. D in our lives!

Ten N.

It was our 1 and 3 year olds first time to the dentist, and I was very surprised at how well they did from the X-rays (for the 3 year old), brushing, flossing and cleaning. I owe it all to the amazing staff and doctors. They made them feel comfortable and knew how to handle if they started becoming too ancy or upset. It was a much better experience than I had anticipated!

Tara W.

Took our 3 year old in for his first trip to the dentist today and I couldn't be happier with the with the staff. It was refreshing how much they love working with children.

Zeb L.

Dr. Derek made sure my child's teeth were in tip top shape and not a single tear was shed. My wife and I still get asked, "when will we see Dr. Derek again?" We reply, "only every six months if you keep up with your brushing, bud. And lay off the fruit snacks."

Brian A.

Our Location

11960 Lioness Way Ste 170, Parker, CO, 80134, US

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

* Hours May Vary

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

(Open Select Saturdays)

Sunday:

Closed