The 5 Best Dentists Around Summit County

Dentistry combines technical precision with a distinctly personal form of care. Preventive treatment can protect oral health for years, while restorative, cosmetic and surgical procedures require practitioners to balance function, appearance and each patient's individual circumstances. Summit County dentists bring different educational backgrounds and clinical interests to that work. Best of Summit readers can consider professionals whose experience spans family dentistry, pediatric care, complex restoration and cosmetic treatment.

Dr. Isaura Cirillo | Dillon Family Dental

Dr. Isaura Cirillo brings an international educational background and specialized pediatric training to Dillon Family Dental. She graduated from Universidad Veracruzana in Mexico in 2006, practiced alongside her aunt and completed a year of service at an Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social clinic. Cirillo then earned a master's degree in pediatric dentistry from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. After settling in Breckenridge in 2011, she continued the process of qualifying to practice in the United States through the Advanced Standing International Student Program at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2023. Her dental school honors included leadership and class president awards. Her background complements a practice offering preventive, restorative and general dental services for families.

Dr. Erin Sain | Backcountry Family Dental

Dr. Erin Sain's connection to local dentistry began before she entered dental school. A Summit High School graduate, she worked during high school and summers as an assistant to longtime dentist and mentor Dr. Jerry Peterson. Sain earned a biology degree from the University of Colorado Boulder before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. She then returned to Summit County to practice. At Backcountry Family Dental, her approach emphasizes listening to patients, explaining treatment and working collaboratively on care plans. The practice spans general, family and cosmetic dentistry, including examinations, cleanings, crowns, fillings, implants, root canal treatment and teeth whitening.

Dr. Stephanie Barnett | Innovative Family Dental

Dr. Stephanie Barnett combines private-practice dentistry with experience in community health and dental education. After undergraduate study at the University of Tulsa, she earned her dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a two-year hospital-based residency through the Indian Health Service in Tuba City, Arizona. Barnett moved to Summit County in 2013 and worked at Summit Community Care Clinic, eventually serving as chief dental officer. She also held a clinical instructor appointment with the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health. Now the owner of Innovative Family Dental, she focuses on general and cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on patient-centered care and long-term relationships.

Dr. Ali Lindauer | Breckenridge Family Dental

Dr. Ali Lindauer owns Breckenridge Family Dental and practices comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Advanced residency training at Denver Health Medical Center gave her additional experience with surgery, dental trauma and complex full-mouth cases. Her clinical interests include complex restorative dentistry, cosmetic smile design, oral surgery, dental trauma treatment and Invisalign. Lindauer also pursues more than 100 hours of continuing education annually, with training through organizations including Spear Education, the Kois Center, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.

Dr. Darcy Rehn | Breckenridge Family Dental

Dr. Darcy Rehn grew up in Summit County before earning her undergraduate degree in integrated sciences from the University of Denver in 2003 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2010. At graduation, she received several honors, including the Dr. Solomon Averbach Humanitarian Award recognizing compassion and concern in patient care. Rehn's professional philosophy emphasizes listening to each patient's circumstances before discussing treatment options. She has also pursued advanced education through the Pankey Institute, incorporating that training into an approach that considers oral health within the larger context of each patient's needs.

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