Finding a family dentist in Englewood you can actually count on means more than a clean waiting room and a friendly front desk. It means one trusted provider who knows your toddler’s first tooth and your teenager’s aligner progress, and your own sensitivity concerns, all without you having to re-explain from scratch at every visit. According to the CDC, oral disease is one of the most common chronic conditions in the country, yet consistent, preventive care dramatically reduces its impact. When your whole family sees the same dentist year after year, small problems get caught early, patterns get noticed, and care feels personal rather than transactional.
At Sopris Smiles, Dr. Golnaz Samimifar and her team welcome patients of every age, SKIP’s first visit to adults looking for a practice that truly sees them as a whole person. Dr. Golnaz graduated from LECOM School of Dental Medicine and has logged over 1,000 hours of continuing education. She holds membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. Her philosophy is straightforward: treat the whole patient, not just the tooth, with warmth, honesty, and the latest technology. She is becoming a new friend, not just a new dentist.
From your toddler’s first cleaning to a parent’s same-day CEREC crown or a teen’s clear aligner check, Sopris Smiles handles the full spectrum of family dental needs in one comfortable Englewood practice. At Sopris Smiles, your routine checkup is anything but routine. While most people think of a dental visit as simply checking for cavities, our comprehensive exam goes far beyond that. We look at your bite, your gum health, oral cancer risk, and overall oral-systemic connections, giving us a full picture of your health, not just your teeth. Routine dental cleanings and exams form the foundation of every healthy smile, catching small issues before they become larger ones and giving us the chance to monitor every family member’s oral development over time. According to the CDC, children should see a dentist by their first birthday, and establishing that early relationship with a family practice makes all the difference in building a lifetime of healthy habits. Our dental hygiene education program covers everything from fluoride recommendations to at-risk patient products, ensuring you leave every visit with knowledge you can actually use.
Preventive care protects every member of your family before problems develop. Our family dental services in Englewood include:
We also provide every patient, and every parent, with practical guidance on home care routines that actually stick. Regular brushing, flossing, and mindful nutrition choices complement what we do in the office and help protect your family’s oral health between visits.
Sopris Smiles is built around technology that makes visits faster, more comfortable, and more informative for every patient in your family.
Dr. Golnaz also uses the Solea dental laser for select procedures, which can reduce or eliminate the need for anesthetic injections. This is especially meaningful for patients who feel anxious about needles, and it makes many visits faster and more comfortable across the board.
Advanced dental technology for efficient, comfortable treatments with same-day results and faster healing.
Choosing a family dentist means your whole household builds a relationship with one practice rather than bouncing between offices. At Sopris Smiles, we see patients of all ages, bringing the same attentive, personalized care to a two-year-old’s first visit and a sixty-year-old’s restorative consultation. Our team gets to know each patient as an individual, which means better care decisions and a lot less anxiety over time. We attract patients who value more than insurance-based dentistry, families looking for a practice that treats their whole health, not just their teeth.
As a private dental practice, we provide genuine continuity of care from childhood through adulthood. We track developmental milestones, notice changes over time, and build the kind of familiarity that makes dental visits something patients actually look forward to rather than dread. That continuity is something a rotating roster of corporate providers simply cannot replicate. For patients who need specialist care, we collaborate with board-certified specialists, coordinating every step so nothing falls through the cracks.
Building a lasting patient relationship starts at the very first visit, and we take that seriously no matter how old the patient is. For young children, we introduce dental tools at their own pace, using age-appropriate language and demonstrations so nothing feels like a surprise. For adults who have had difficult experiences at other offices, we slow things down, explain every step, and check in throughout the appointment. One of our most meaningful tools for anxious patients is the Solea dental laser, which uses a specific wavelength delivered in thousands of pulses per second to reduce nerve stimulation and, in many cases, perform procedures with little to no anesthetic injection. This can make a significant difference for anyone, young or old, who dreads the needle more than the actual procedure. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit the dentist by their first birthday or within 6 months of their first tooth. At Sopris Smiles, we take time to introduce children of all ages to dental tools and procedures in age-appropriate ways, allowing them to become comfortable with the dental environment at their own pace.
We practice a tell-show-do approach across all ages, explaining what we are doing in plain language, demonstrating it, and then proceeding at a pace that feels right. Our team sees itself as a partner to every patient, and to every parent in the room, not just the provider carrying out a procedure.
The dental habits a patient builds early tend to stay with them for life. That is why we invest real time in patient education at every visit, whether that means showing a child how to angle a toothbrush correctly, talking through a teenager’s diet and its effects on enamel, or helping an adult understand what their X-rays actually show. We use models, visual tools, and plain conversational language to make oral health feel approachable rather than clinical. From dental hygiene education to coaching on home care routines, our goal is to send every patient home with knowledge they can actually use.
For patients who carry anxiety into the office, whether they are five or fifty-five, our entire team is trained to meet them where they are. We never rush, never dismiss concerns, and never assume a patient who has been avoidant in the past cannot become someone who actually looks forward to their appointments. Dr. Golnaz actively participates in community initiatives like the Colorado Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to those in need, because access to compassionate care matters to her well beyond the walls of the practice.
Sopris Smiles is Englewood’s home for family dentistry that treats every patient, at every age, with the same genuine care. Dr. Golnaz Samimifar brings over 1,000 hours of continuing education and active membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. She participates in community initiatives like the Colorado Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to those in need.
Our practice pairs advanced tools, including CEREC same-day crowns, the Solea dental laser, digital scanning, and Cone Beam CT imaging, with a holistic approach that considers each patient’s full health picture, not just the tooth in question. We also offer clear aligner options, cosmetic services, and emergency care to keep your family covered for whatever comes up. Contact us to schedule your family’s appointments and experience dentistry that feels like visiting a trusted friend.
Yes, absolutely. We care for patients from infants and toddlers through adults and seniors, all under one roof. Whether your child is coming in for their very first visit or you need a comprehensive exam for yourself, our team is equipped to help every member of your family.
We offer a comprehensive range of services including routine cleanings and exams, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, tooth-colored fillings, same-day CEREC crowns, clear aligners, teeth whitening, restorative dentistry, oral cancer screenings, periodontal care, and emergency procedures. Dr. Golnaz takes a whole-patient approach at every visit.
We are a private practice, which means Dr. Golnaz Samimifar personally oversees your care at every visit. We invest in advanced technology, including the Solea dental laser, CEREC same-day crowns, digital scanning, and Cone Beam CT imaging, to make visits more efficient and more comfortable. Our approach treats the whole patient, not just the tooth.
We’re conveniently located in Englewood, CO, serving both Englewood and Cherry Hills communities in the charming Marks complex. Our office offers free, dedicated parking in an abundant on-site lot, ensuring a stress-free arrival for every visit. Located just off Hampden Ave (US-285) with quick access to Broadway, Lincoln, I-25, and C-470, we’re perfectly positioned for easy access from all parts of the Denver metro area. Whether you’re driving or taking public transit, getting to your appointment has never been more convenient.
