The Smile Essentials team is known for our brilliance, passion and energy. Beyond our personable and approachable demeanors, our staff is unified, detail-oriented and dedicated to providing unsurpassed care in each dental treatment. That, along with our engaging and energizing personalities, is what builds lifelong relationships between our team and our patients. Patients appreciate how Dr. Kittell familiarizes herself with their specific needs before she even sees them, experiencing firsthand the passion she has for her patients. One patient stated, While you think of her as a friend, unlike with most dentists and doctors, her knowledge of dentistry and her professional manner make it apparent that her relationships [with her patients] are on a higher level. Dr. Kittell and our team always strive to emanate brilliance and positivity, building and maintaining lifelong relationships with our patients.
Dr. Kittell and our staff deliver a caliber of care that cannot be found elsewhere, in an environment that is friendly, jovial and easygoing. As one patient put it, our team is made up of peoples people who make you feel valued. We are thorough, receptive and always put the patients best interest first. We know how valuable our patients time is and we make it a priority day in and day out to minimize wait time, see patients on schedule and deliver treatment as efficiently and competently as possible.
At Smile Essentials, we offer top-notch dental care delivered by our highly qualified dental team. We are a comprehensive cosmetic practice made up of dental professionals who are dedicated, professional and capable. Patients rave that their perception of Dr. Kittell, our team and office as a whole gets better with time. It is easy to schedule, the practice always runs on time and the service is never less than excellent. Many of our patients tell us that were the best practice they have ever visited.
Dr. Kelly Santarelli is a Colorado native and is so happy to be practicing in this wonderful state! Dr. Santarelli attended Creighton University, where she double majored in Biology and Philosophy. Then, she received a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Regis University. Her studies then took her to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where she obtained her DDS degree and became a dentist. After dental school, she earned a spot in CUs General Practice Residency (GPR), where she learned specialist-level procedures and practiced hospital dentistry. During this 12-month residency, she was honored with an award for devotion to special needs patients and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Santarelli is a part of the Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. She also holds a position as a Clinical Instructor with the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where she enjoys teaching dental students. Dr. Santarelli strongly believes in continuing her own education and is often taking part in local study clubs and continuing education opportunities.
My introduction to dentistry began while I worked as a dental assistant in college. I grew to love the unique setting dentistry offers to develop lifelong relationships with patients and their families. Its a goal of mine to develop these kinds of relationships with the patients I serve.
Dr.Mickleis a member of American Dental Association, The Colorado Dental Association and The Metro Denver Dental Society.He graduated from Brigham Young University, where he received his Bachelors degree in Public Health with a minor Business Management. He attended dental school locally at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine..