Staff

Barbara D. Swankhouse (formerly Dr. Barbara D. Heupel) is a Doctoral graduate of the University of Colorado – School of Dental Medicine. Barbara received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo, graduating with honors with a BS in Biology, with an emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She also graduated as a member the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society and continually made the Dean’s list. She started her undergraduate work at Pikes Peak Community College where she was also recognized for her academic achievements as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society and continually making the President’s Honor Roll.

Barbara has been in the dental field since 1991, first as a dental assistant, later becoming a dentist. Her experience is very evident and lends to her ability to provide quality and professional dental care.

Barbara is proud to boast being a “virtual” native. She came to Colorado with her family when she was only 4, as her dad’s last military station was at Ft. Carson, Colorado. Barbara has proudly remained in state for all of her schooling.

Her current memberships include the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and one of the nation’s oldest study clubs, the Colorado Prosthodontic Society where she now serves on the board. Barbara volunteers her time as a speaker host for the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, Colorado Dental Association Finance Committee as well as gives back to the community by helping with the Colorado Mission of Mercy. Barbara values the opportunity to continue learning and takes advantage of that whenever possible.

Mary graduated from hygiene school at PCC with an associates in applied science degree in 2003. Over the past 13 years Mary has worked in a variety of cities throughout the Colorado area, reaching as far south as Pueblo, and out west in the Vail Valley, as well as Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and Denver. Mary’s focus is to stay focused on the most up-to-date advancements in the dental field so she can continue to provide the best quality care for her patients. Mary believes that there is magic in a smile and she enjoys providing a clean, bright smile for each of her patients. When she is not at work she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, along with spending as much time as she can outdoors and riding her bike.

My name is Rhiannon (yes, like the Fleetwood Mac song). I’m a transplant here in lovely Colorado- born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. I had always dreamed about moving away from my home state and I finally accomplished that goal in 2021!

Having come from a hot desert, I enjoy spending my days doing anything outside of the house, taking in all of the greenery and nice weather that I’m not used to. You’ll always find me thrifting, writing, going to concerts or doing my own gel nails. I’m truly living a life that I love and creating long-lasting memories with my boyfriend and friends! I am blessed to have found Swankhouse Dental. They have taken me in and given me a sense of family in my new home. I can truly say this place doesn’t feel like “just a job”. It’s an incredibly welcoming environment full of women who care about what they do- who put their hearts into making sure their patients are taken care of. I couldn’t picture myself anywhere else!