MEET THE TEAM
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
CATHY
Cathy has been in the dental field for more than 30 years, starting with this practice in 1984! She started out as a certified dental assistant then a year later went on to get her Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) certificate. After assisting for more than 15 years, Cathy began at the front desk a few days a week along with her clinical work. The rest is history! After 30+ years with this practice, she now runs the front desk and helps outs in the back when she can.
Cathy and her husband Tom have been married for more than 30 years and have two beautiful girls. Her oldest lives in Maryland and got married in August, 2015. Her youngest lives and works in Grand County. Cathy is training to do another physique show, run the Boulder Boulder, hike a couple of fourteeners, and do the Tough Mudder. Tom and Cathy are also huge Broncos fans and have been season ticket holders for years now.
Nina
Nina moved here from Wisconsin just about 20 years ago. She has worked in the dental field for over 18 years now, starting in a front office position, next hygiene assisting, then getting her assisting/EDDA certification. Her insatiable appetite to continue to learn and passion to help people led her to make the switch to becoming a dental hygienist and has just over 10 years practicing dental hygiene. She is an empathetic compassionate caregiver who looks forward to building long relationships with you and your families.
Nina is married and has two young active boys that keep her busy!! She loves the outdoors-hiking, snowboarding, running, spending time with her family and friends and practicing yoga in her free time. Many of you already know Nina as she has been with the practice longer than the Copelands-she filled in for Dr. Countryman for many years! We are so excited to have her here in the office fulltime!
TRISHA
Trisha is a Colorado native from Arvada. She earned a bachelors degree in biology from Lindenwood University in Missouri, hoping to one day continue on to dental school. After having two beautiful girls, she decided being a mom was what she was meant to do, but Trisha still loves the dental field. She has been a dental assistant/EDDA since 2001.
When she is not in the office, she enjoys skiing, hockey, hiking, and anything else outdoors. Trisha spends most of her time driving her kids to hockey and to dance practices and wouldn't have it any other way.
Jill
Jill has been in the dental field sense 2011. For the past 7 years she had been working as a dental assistant (CDA/EDDA) at a pediatric dental office. Jill’s goal is to make coming to the dentist easy. she wants to be a friendly face to make you feel comfortable no matter what you need to have done. Jill is very excited to expand her knowledge of all types of dentistry and can’t wait to meet you. Jill is a Colorado native! She has one sister and three brothers that she loves to go snowboarding and hiking with. She loves to go to yoga or barre with her mom and fishing with her dad. Jill also loves spending time with her boyfriend and their dog, Juniper. She loves all things outdoor and is always looking for an excuse to be outside!
Bayley
Bayley was born and raised in South Texas and graduated from dental hygiene school in Corpus Christi, Texas. She has a miniature pinscher named Poppy and they going on adventures together. She loves Crossfit, hiking, camping, climbing, and plans on learning to snowboard this winter.
