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11 years experience

Location

Cherry Creek Dental Spa
155 South Madison Street, 220
Denver, Colorado
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

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About

Dr. Melissa was raised in a small town in northern Idaho. There she attended the University of Idaho, where she graduated with honors, receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Spanish. In pursuing her passion for dentistry, she applied to graduate school and was accepted into a prestigious scholarship program titled the Idaho Dental Education Program. This special program selects only 8 students from the entire state of Idaho, and offers them a unique scholarship to attend Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. During her time as a student at Creighton University, she made the Dean’s List six out of eight semesters and was an active member of the Student National Dental Association. After completing dental school at Creighton, she moved to Denver where she has been practicing dentistry in the metro area for the past five years. She is now an active member of the Colorado Dental Association New Dentist Committee and is a member of the American Dental Association and Metro Denver Dental Society.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Melissa Goodpaster's office located?

Melissa Goodpaster's office is in Denver, CO.

What services does Melissa Goodpaster offer?

Melissa Goodpaster offers Bonding, Braces / Invisalign, Bridges / Dentures and more. Learn more about Melissa Goodpaster's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

Does Melissa Goodpaster accept insurance?

Melissa Goodpaster accepts Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental and more. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.

Education & Certifications

Education
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Certification
Certification
Colorado Department Of Regulatory Agencies
Jun 8, 2012

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  • Reviewed on October 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This is the best experience with a dentist I have ever had. From the check in process to the scheduling, everything was superb. I can’t believe I’m writing this, but for the first time I didn’t have so much anxiety during my dental visit.
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  • Reviewed on October 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Melissa made my first dental cleaning in several years a breeze. Sarah, the dental hygienist I worked with, made the appointment painless and enjoyable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new regular dentist.
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  • Reviewed on September 13th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I've always dreamed of a doctor's office that felt like a spa - this is it! The staff was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. It was by far the best dental experience I've ever had! Thank you!
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  • Reviewed on August 30th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This was the best dental experience of my life. I didn't want to leave the massage chair, blanket, and TV to go back to real life - which is an absurd thing to say about the dentist. Also the staff was all super knowledgeable and great. They made me understand everything that was happening.
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  • Reviewed on August 28th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This place is awesome!! Super friendly staff and extremely comfortable. They were really patient explaining the whole treatment to me & overall just a great experience. Pretty much made me like going to the dentist! 😌
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  • Reviewed on August 2nd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I had such a good appoinment! I just moved to Denver and previously had been going to the same dentist office for my entire life (pretty much). I was nervous to go to a new place, but felt at ease with the hygienist and Dr. Goodpaster. They gave me a personalized plan to get my teeth back on track that my past dentist never did.
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  • Reviewed on July 11th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Very nice and good at communicating what's going on. The hygienists are thorough and knowledgeable. Very nice office with free coffee and drinks. Massage chairs were comfortable. Much more enjoyable experience than other dentists I've been to.
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  • Reviewed on July 2nd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    The absolute best dentist experience I've ever had. Melissa and her team were extremely professional and thorough. By the end of my appointment I actually understood what was going on with my teeth and what my treatment plan was.
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  • Reviewed on June 21st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I was extremely nervous since I hadn’t been to the dentist in 8 years. Melissa was incredible!!!!!! Going back for a follow up left week and feel zero anxiety about it. Thank you!
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  • Reviewed on June 18th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Cherry Creek Dental Spa is truly is a spa experience with top-notch dental care. Dr. Goodpaster and her team of professionals make going to the dentist my new favorite reason to leave work early!
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  • Reviewed on June 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I was so anxious about this visit, it had been years since I'd had a cleaning, but Melissa and Selna(?) were so kind and didn't shame me at all! They listened and had a great attitude about going forward with a clean slate for healthy teeth and gums and the positivity really helped.
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  • Reviewed on May 23rd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    The welcome was friendly, each member of the team explained what they were doing very thoroughly and everyone was professional and approachable. Doc Goodpaster was very knowledgeable as well as friendly. I will recommend this practice.
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  • Reviewed on May 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Melissa and her dental hygienist were professional and engaging during my dental check-up for an exam and cleaning. Overall I enjoyed my experience and the use of essential oils throughout the office. The “spa treatment” menu and services were great as well! I recommend this place - check it out.
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  • Reviewed on April 4th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Melissa and her staff are so kind and were transparent in my cleaning and my care plan. They set me at ease and I am actually looking forward to going to the dentist again
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  • Reviewed on April 4th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Melissa and the whole staff are amazing. I just went to my first appointment and really felt cared for. Dr. Melissa truly wants to get to know her patients and I learned so much about teeth and dentristy! It was like a mini lesson. I love how thorough she was. And the office and equipment are just incredible. I will be a patient for life.
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  • Reviewed on March 28th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Enjoyed my first visit with Melissa and crew. She's got a great business and her staff and knowledgeable and friendly. She helped me review my options for closing the gaps between my teeth and come to the best solution after reviewing my teeth health during a checkup. Definitely will be coming back.
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  • Reviewed on March 14th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Awesome! Watched Netflix, gave me a mouth numbing rinse so I have almost no discomfort. Had a heated aromatherapy neck pillow. Dr goodpastor explained everything very easy and kept me in the loop.
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  • Reviewed on March 7th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    It was fantastic! They were very communicative and welcoming. I left feeling like I knew what my dental plan was and what the cost would be. Such a great experience.
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  • Reviewed on February 27th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Very friendly staff, very accommodating. I had been going to the same dentist for 4+ years and recently moved. I can actually say that this was the best dental experience I have had and it is purely because of the up-to-date equipment and employees!
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  • Reviewed on February 25th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I have to say that I have never been more comfortable and relaxed at a dentist appt than I was with Melissa and her team! They were so welcoming and answered all my questions and I feel so good about the future of my oral health with them! I’m actually looking forward to it:) Thank you for being awesome ladies!
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  • Reviewed on February 22nd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Melissa and her staff were great, I have never felt more at home at a dentists office. They truly treat you like you’re at the spa. Melissa also did a great job of explaining what was going on and what work I needed to get done.
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  • Reviewed on February 20th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Super nice and tells you what’s going on. I’ve never felt more comfortable talking to a dentist. She greets you and ask you if you have any concerns and has a conversation with you before the cleaning even begins. The hygienist are great too! I felt like I was talking with my friend who happened to be my dentist.
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  • Reviewed on February 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Everyone in the office was friendly and helpful. Melissa took the time to introduce herself and get to know me as a first time patient before we went through my exam. During my cleaning, everything was explained to me as it was going on. The massage chair and Netflix were just a bonus to a great experience!
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  • Reviewed on February 6th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I am typically very nervous about visiting the dentist. This anxiety has kept me from going as often as I should but the experience with Melissa and her team was amazing. They made me so comfortable and did such a thorough job explaining my treatment plan. I am so grateful to have found them.
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  • Reviewed on February 5th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I had the most wonderful time! The staff was super nice, knowledgeable and happy. It made something like going to the dentist (which we all know we hate) super enjoyable! Melissa explained my exam to me which I really liked. Everyone I had contact with I really enjoyed. I will definitely be coming back and referring people!
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  • Reviewed on January 31st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    It has been a few years since I’ve been to a dentist, but the staff was nothing but positive— no guilt, shame, or blame was delt. They offered a complimentary warm blanket, neck pillow, paraffin hand wax, Netflix & headphones during my cleaning and I took them up on all of. They were very transparent and informative about pricing in regards to future dental work. The whole appointment did take longer than I expected (over 2 hours as I was a new patient) but I still think it was worth it.
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  • Reviewed on January 29th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I usually don’t enjoy going to the dentist, but my experience was great! Everyone was wonderful - they offer luxe spa features while you are getting your dental work done. Such a great idea and helps if you have some anxiety about going having work done.
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  • Reviewed on January 23rd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This is the best dental office that I've visited since I was a kid. Dr. Goodpaster spent a good deal of time explaining what was going on with my teeth and gave me a lot of helpful suggestions going forward.
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  • Reviewed on January 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Terrific experience. Melissa and I had a great conversation about life, moving and overall Denver as a whole. She did a thorough job cleaning my teeth and filling in a cavity. Coming back for sure.
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  • Reviewed on January 14th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I have been going back and forth with my previous dentist for 7 mos regarding pain after a filling. They couldn't figure it out and were going to charge me to fix their mistake. Melissa found the issue immediately! (Air bubble under filling). I am so grateful she helped me to solve my dental issue so quickly. The whole staff was extremely nice.
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