About Us
A family-owned practice built on trust.
Kindness, compassion, and exceptional care — for every patient, at every age.
Our Story
Care that feels safe, respectful, and personal.
Mountain Ridge Dentistry provides beautiful, ethical, and exceptional dental care in a charming atmosphere. Our family-owned practice in Berthoud, CO values your happiness and dental health above all else, and every team member passes a rigorous screening to ensure they share our mission of gentle, kind, ethical care.
We are proud members of the American Dental Association and Colorado Dental Association. Dr. Austin DePorter graduated from Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine and is dedicated to helping patients understand all of their options so they can make confident, informed decisions.
Since opening in 2018, we have proudly served patients from Berthoud, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins, and the surrounding communities — welcoming them into our historic building on Mountain Avenue.
One team, one mission: gentle, compassionate care.
Meet the team
The people who'll make you feel at home.
Every team member is carefully selected to align with our mission of gentle, compassionate, technology-forward care.
Dr. Austin DePorter
Dentist / Co-Owner
Dr. DePorter believes in ethical, exceptional care using the latest technology for patient comfort. A graduate of Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine, he's an active member of the ADA, Colorado Dental Association, and local dental societies. Outside the office: the outdoors, video games, hiking, and all things nerdy.
Laura DePorter
Business Manager / Co-Owner
Laura is passionate about transforming patients' relationships with dentistry through compassionate, gentle experiences. With an extensive background in dental technology, she loves yoga, concerts, hiking, and time with her husband.
Jenny
Insurance Coordinator
Despite her sugar-sweet demeanor, Jenny earned the nickname 'insurance ninja.' She works swiftly and leaves no stone unturned confirming and maximizing your benefits.
Laura M.
Patient Care Coordinator
Laura loves providing efficient, kind dental experiences. Her clinical background as a former dental assistant makes her excellent at explaining treatment options.
Carlie
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
A Colorado native who loves calm, gentle visits. She believes every patient deserves great care and treats everyone as she would her own family.
Courtney
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
A positive, kind soul who enjoys gentle care and loves flexing her artistic muscle helping patients create and love their smile.
Autumn
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Autumn's passion for patient care is unmatched. Her kind, upbeat energy helps even the most anxious patients feel great about their visit.
Sarah
Dental Hygienist
A Colorado native who loves a comfortable, gentle approach to dental health — and helping even the most anxious patients enjoy their visit.
Joziah
Dental Hygienist
Joziah loves enjoyable, educational dental experiences. His passion for dentistry is uniquely backed by a Bachelor's degree and an MBA.
Megan
Dental Hygienist
Megan's gentle, kind demeanor has earned a loyal following in Northern Colorado. She earned her Associate's in Dental Hygiene in 2013 and loves building relationships with her patients.
Join our family of patients.
Experience the difference that gentle, ethical care makes. We're ready to welcome you.
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