DENCO Provider Network LLC (DENCO) established on July 4, 2023, with a mission to provide quality integrated healthcare through state-of-the-art clinical therapies and client health education in traditional and non-traditional practice settings.
The genesis of DENCO is to continue the legacy of Dr. Kelly K. White, DDS, and provide continuing care to his patients. Dr. White has owned and operated dental practices in downtown Denver since 1980 and announced his retirement August 2023. Dr. White’s friends and colleagues, Alarik Skarstrom and Michelle Thornton, have procured his practice “Auraria Dental Oasis”. The combined talents and unique work experiences of Alarik and Michelle, along with Dr. Kaushal Dhawan, DDS, will ensure clientele receive quality, integrated healthcare services by licensed healthcare providers.
Michelle Thornton is a registered dental hygienist and received her Bachelorette of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 1989. She also received a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health in 2018. Ms. Thornton studied the Cuban Healthcare System in both urban and rural settings to gain an understanding of global healthcare utilization. She has managed the Miles for Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic during her tenure at Kids In Need of Dentistry and most recent was the Director of Dental Operations for Peak Vista Community Health Centers. Michelle’s dental hygiene career journey from private practice patient care to public health ventures has prepared her to accept a partnership in DENCO.
Alarik Skarstrom brings over 30 years of experience executing sales programs, distribution management, marketing/promotions, brand packaging/logistics management and Sponsorship Solutions to his clientele. Mr. Skarstrom works with the music entertainment industry by providing artists’ management, global hospitality business, and national distribution and retail chains. He is now ready to share his experience and expand his knowledge in the healthcare realm.
Dr. Kaushal Dhawan, DDS, graduated from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry in 2010. He continued with his post-graduate studies and completed his degree in Prosthodontics, in 2013. Dr. Dhawan relocated to Colorado after graduation and opened a private practice in Centennial. Additionally, he was appointed to the clinical faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and completed his tenure in 2020. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration Spear Study Club and Colorado Prosthodontic Society. Dr. Dhawan joins DENCO to provide mentorship to Associate Dentists on surgical implant placement and full mouth restorations to enhance our clientele’s quality of life.
DENCO Provider Network is purchasing four turnkey dental practices in Aurora, Boulder, Cherry Creek and Westminster. The proposed closing date on all four locations is December 15, 2023. Patient care at each venue will continue on December 16, 2023, to negate any interruptions in patient treatment planning.
DENCO plans to incorporate mobile dental services in 2024, to breach dental access barriers for Coloradans. The company will be expanding services in downtown Denver starting fall 2024. Our goals for 2025 will include exploring a future dental practice on Colorado’s Western Slope.
DENCO Provider Network LLC is dedicated to provide quality integrated health to all clients in both traditional and non-traditional clinical settings. Our Team will address access to care barriers and provide a resource network to our clientele to give everyone an equitable opportunity for healthcare.
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