AboutCanyon Ridge Pediatric Dentistry

Kari began her dental career over two decades ago as a dental assistant and has excelled in many roles in the dental profession working as a front office team member, Office Manager, and Practice Administrator. After returning to school and earning a degree in Business Management, she reached her career goal of helping practices as a Dental Consultant. However, she realized she missed the personal interactions with parents and patients of working in an office.

Kari is very excited to be part of the outstanding, quality focused team at Canyon Ridge Pediatric Dentistry. In her spare time, Kari is enjoys riding her horse and camping in the mountains as well as competing in Cowboy Mounted Shooting events all over Colorado and neighboring states.

Audrey joined our practice in 2019 as Front Office Coordinator. With over 13 years as a dental assistant, she is able to answer parent’s and patient’s treatment questions as well as explain dental insurance benefits. Audrey’s personal commitment to quality patient care is always in line with our practice philosophy and allows her to enjoy the great working environment at CRPD.

When not at work, Audrey enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, riding horses, camping and hiking or just relaxing with a good book.

With an upbeat personality and optimistic outlook Julie is a wonderful asset to our office! As a Certified Dental Assistant she performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Julie often works chair-side with Dr. Thomas to examine and treat patients. Julie’s primary goal is to make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair while providing the best treatment. A native of California, Julie recently moved to Colorado in December 2016 and shortly after joined Dr. Thomas and his team.

Julie loves the friendly atmosphere and dedication that Dr. Thomas provides to the patients and staff. As a mother, Julie enjoys the laughter and playfulness of children, which has made this job a perfect fit! When she isn’t at the dental office she spends time with her family, son, and fiancé. She loves to go shopping, travel, explore the great outdoors, and attend car races and shows.

Abbie is an enthusiastic dental assistant who loves working with children. She grew up in Parker and attends college in Utah. She is in school now to become a dental hygienist. She has a deep knowledge of dentistry has grown up around the profession. She loves working with children!

When Abbie is not at work she enjoys boating and watching Formula 1 Racing. She enjoys hiking and has traveled across the world, often providing dental service in other countries.

Kayla started her career in dentistry at our office. She is passionate about her job and enjoys meeting new people. Kayla likes to show kids that coming to the dentist is a fun place even if they are learning about oral health care habits! She enjoys her time away from the office with her family, whom she is very close, her 2 big, fluffy dogs, Ollie and Patches, taking beautiful pictures, hiking and shopping.

Aliyah went to dental assisting school right out of High School and completed her externship at our office. We loved her friendly personality so much that we hired her!! Aliyah enjoys meeting new people as well as helping the kids by guiding them to better oral health habits. She grew up in Parker and happens to be a former patient of the practice. She has a pomeranian-chihuahua mix named Littlebear that she loves spending time with when not at work.