Lead Orthodontic Technician
Dr. Ricarda Prentice believes a great smile builds confidence. She is passionate about helping you achieve your ideal self through a beautiful, healthy smile. She started in this field to better people’s oral health but also to fix their overall wellbeing and state of mind.
With her holistic approach, Dr. Prentice strives to improve both function and aesthetic to bring back a person’s confidence and happiness through attentive orthodontic care. Dr. Prentice knows first-hand that issues like crossbite, underbite, open bite, deep bite, crowding, spacing, protrusion and disproportionate jaw growth can hurt self-esteem and cause harmful, underlying health issues like gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and ear pain.
Before becoming one of Broomfield’s best orthodontists, Dr. Prentice practiced general dentistry for four years, then enrolled in the University of Alberta to complete her orthodontic residency. She later earned her Doctorate from Creighton University.
Despite already knowing so much about oral health care, Dr. Prentice continues to study advanced orthodontics through some of North America’s most respected clinical training programs. All of this means Dr. Prentice’s is focused on providing excellent clinical care. With her, you’re more than a number, you’re a valued patient and a friend. Patients enjoy that she spends one-on-one time getting to know them and their needs. *See some of their testimonials below.
Dr. Prentice is a familiar face in the community. Her philanthropic endeavors are near to her heart, as she sponsors and donates to fundraisers for many of the schools in the Broomfield, Westminster, and Thornton area.
When Dr. Prentice is not with her patients, she spends time with her wonderful husband, Dan, and their energetic son, Ryder. She loves her wonderful Colorado lifestyle and enjoys skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking, traveling, reading or audiobooks, and baking.
Favorite Quote: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. *John Lennon”
