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Meet the Doctor
I love my job! After many years in this profession I still love what I do! I get to meet interesting adults, great kids and families, and then work together with them to reach our goal…achieving a beautiful healthy smile.

Our motto is “our smiles come from the heart.” The personal care that we share with each of you is our effort to take care of you as we would take care of our own. We value you and the trust you place in our office.

Our hope is that, upon completion of treatment, you will understand why our smiles come from the heart, and hope that yours will too.


Education

“I believe postgraduate education is important to stay current and on the cutting edge. A strong educational background is necessary to decide what is a real benefit to patients.”

  • University of Kansas – B.A. Zoology
  • University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Dentistry – D.D.S. followed by a 2 year
    Orthodontic residency.

Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi – National University Honor Society
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon – National Dental Honorary Society

Postgraduate Training

Dr. Elliott consistently participates in multiple hours each year in all facets of orthodontics; current orthodontic trends, orthodontic surgery, temporomandibular joint disorders, infection control, OSHA compliance and practice management.

Professional Organizations

American Association of Orthodontists, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Metropolitan Denver Dental Society - Arapahoe Chapter, Roth/Williams Functional Occlusion, Roth/Williams International, Christian Medical/Dental Association, and Christian Dental Society.

Previous Experience

  • In practice since 1974 and in Highlands Ranch/Littleton since 1992.
  • Previous experience in Ft. Collins and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
  • Director of an orthodontic clinic in Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Practiced in Frankfurt, Germany and was an orthodontic consultant at the oral surgery
    department of the University of Erlangen in Germany.

Commitment to Family and Community

“I believe it is important to have a balance between family, office, and community. I am committed to giving back to others what many have given to me.”

  • Married to Cindy for over 30 years with four wonderful children: Andrew, Alexander, Abigail
    and Aaron.
  • Very active in beautiful Colorado with camping, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting and
    kids’ school and sports.
  • Also active in church, local outreach, and Christian Medical/Dental mission trips. Dr.
    Elliott is coach of the Junior Bike Team for the International Christian Cycling Club.
Dr. Richard G. Elliott, Orthodontist
537 West Highlands Ranch Pkwy Ste 105, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Tel: (303) 791-4411 • Fax: (303) 791-9652