Here at Southbridge Dentistry in Littleton, CO your smile is always in excellent hands. To learn more about each individual dentist on our team just click on one of the name below and you will be taken directly to that dentist’s biographical information.
Stephen D. Barker, DDS
“Patients sometimes ask me why I became a dentist. Well, as a child I always enjoyed going to the dentist because of the way my dentist treated me. I never developed dental anxiety like a lot of kids did. As I got closer to choosing a profession, I spent some time with my dentist and observed his balance of artistic expression and interpersonal communication.
“I watched how he helped people overcome their fear and apprehension of dentistry as he enhanced their smiles. People who used to hide their smiles now smiled with confidence. I came to the conclusion that a career in dentistry would be a rewarding one as I would spend my days helping people to improve their self-esteem.
“Now 25 years later, after transforming the smiles of thousands of patients, I look back at my decision to become a dentist with absolutely no regrets. I love what I do for a living. I love enhancing smiles, enhancing lives.”
DDS: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN, 1982
BS: University of Minnesota, 1980
Team Dentist: NHL Colorado Avalanche; NHL All Star Game, 2001; NCAA University of Denver Pioneers; 2008 NCAA Frozen Four Championship
President: NHL Team Dentists Association
Member: Academy of Professional Sports Team Dentists, NHL Team Dentists Association, Academy of Sports Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Colorado Prosthodontic Society, Rocky Mountain Oral & Maxillofacial Implant Study Club
Former Chairperson: Denver Grizzlies “Make A Wish” Charity Golf Tournament
Former Team Dentist: IHL Denver Grizzlies
Former Member: United Dental Health Advisory Panel, PGA US Open Scoring Committee, PGA International Golf Tournament Transportation Committee
Recipient: National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped Service Award, Foster Children of Arapahoe County Charity Dentistry Award, St. John’s Community Service Award for Charity Dentistry
Volunteer: Make A Wish Foundation
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Barker enjoys spending his free time traveling, tinkering with technology and collecting and rebuilding classic automobiles. He also enjoys playing tennis, golfing, biking, hiking, skiing, camping, swimming and spending time with his wife and their identical twin daughters.
Laura J. Murcko, DMD
“I went into dentistry because I was inspired by the most remarkable dentist I’ve known, my dad. My summer job from age 10 until graduation from dental school was working in my father’s office. I knew dentistry was to be my future profession due to the sheer enjoyment I received from interacting with my father’s patients. I saw how happy and fulfilled my father was and what a difference he made in his patients’ lives. I decided that I also wanted a career enhancing people’s health, appearance and self-esteem by changing their smiles. I work hard to follow in my father’s footsteps and provide the finest and most compassionate service to my patients.
“Continual learning and improvement enable the finest treatment. My commitment to continual learning and training with the most prominent educators in dentistry leads me to being so involved in various professional dental organizations. I am a former President of the Colorado Academy of General Dentistry and President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists. My involvement in these types of organizations has afforded me a way of ensuring that I can provide the most advanced care available in dentistry today. My commitment is to you, my patients, and I am here to provide you with the best possible care customized for you with a gentle touch.”
Residency: General Practice, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Denver, CO
DMD: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989
Fellow: American College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International
BS: Biology & Business, University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship: Academy of Dentistry of International, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy
International Spokesperson: Academy of General Dentistry
Quoted: Redbook Magazine, October, 2007 & various other publications
President-Elect & Board of Directors: American Association of Women Dentists
Editorial Board: Woman Dentist Journal
Member: Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Association of Women Dentists, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
Past President & Board of Directors: Colorado Academy of General Dentistry
Team Dentist: NHL Colorado Avalanche
Volunteer: Junior Achievement, Donated Dentistry, Kids in Need of Dentistry, Smiles for Success, Special Smiles
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Murcko enjoys skiing, hiking, running, cycling, cooking, watching Broadway musicals and spending time with her husband and their son.
Scott A. Kissinger, DDS
“I became a dentist in the first place to help people. By educating my patients on long-term dental health, I am helping them keep their teeth for a lifetime. What’s more, through the advances in modern cosmetic and implant dentistry, I am also helping them transform their smile, which augments their confidence and self-esteem.
“A healthy, attractive smile uplifts and encourages those around you. It reveals your sense of humor, shows affection and brightens your entire face. As your dentist, I value these things as much as you do. It’s one reason why I always take the time to listen to your concerns and focus in on your individual needs. And if you suffer from dental anxiety, I promise that you’ll receive extra-pampering care.
“In short, I’ll do what ever it takes to give you a comfortable, positive dental experience – and the smile of your dreams.”
Residency: General Practice, Veterans Administration Hospital, Denver, CO, 1994
DDS: University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, 1993
Fellow: Academy of General Dentistry
BS: University of California at Los Angeles, (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, 1989
Member: American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Sports Dentistry, Rocky Mountain Oral & Maxillofacial Implant Study Club
Team Dentist: NHL Colorado Avalanche, NCAA University of Denver Pioneers; 2008 NCAA Frozen Four Championship
Volunteer: Mission Ministries, Dental Clinic Juarez, Mexico; PGA Christina’s Smile Program
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Kissinger enjoys spending his free time skiing, hiking, mountain biking and spending time with his wife and their son.
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