About Us
A family-owned practice built on kindness, compassion, and exceptional care.
Our Story
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. Our team members pass rigorous screening processes to ensure they align with our mission of providing gentle, kind, and ethical dental 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 treatment 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.
Meet Our Team
Every team member is carefully selected to align with our mission of gentle, compassionate, and technology-forward care.
Dr. Austin DePorter
Dentist / Co-Owner
Dr. DePorter believes in providing ethical and exceptional dental care while utilizing the latest in dental technology for patient ease and comfort. He graduated from Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine and is an active member of the ADA, Colorado Dental Association, and local dental societies. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, video games, hiking, and all things nerdy.
Laura DePorter
Business Manager / Co-Owner
Laura is passionate about helping patients positively transform their relationships with dentistry through compassionate, kind, and gentle experiences. With an extensive background in dental technology, she understands the importance of modern advancements. She loves yoga, concerts, hiking, and spending time with her husband.
Jenny
Insurance Coordinator
Despite Jenny's sugar-sweet and calm demeanor, she has earned the nickname 'insurance ninja' in the office. She works swiftly and leaves no stone unturned when it comes to confirming and maximizing your insurance benefits.
Laura M.
Patient Care Coordinator
Laura loves providing patients with efficient and kind dental experiences. Her clinical background as a former dental assistant makes her excellent at explaining treatment options and questions.
Carlie
EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
Carlie is a Colorado native who loves providing patients with calm and gentle visits. She believes each patient deserves great dental experiences and treats everyone as she would her own family.
Courtney
EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
Courtney is a positive and kind soul who enjoys providing gentle dental care. She loves flexing her artistic muscle when helping patients create and love their smile.
Autumn
EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
Autumn's passion for patient care is unmatched. Her kind and upbeat energy helps even the most anxious of patients feel great about their dental experiences.
Sarah
Dental Hygienist
Sarah is a Colorado native who loves providing patients with a comfortable and gentle approach to dental health. She enjoys helping even the most anxious dental patients enjoy their visit.
Joziah
Dental Hygienist
Joziah loves providing patients with enjoyable and educational dental experiences. His passion for dentistry is uniquely backed by a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in business.
Megan
Dental Hygienist
Megan's gentle and kind demeanor has gained her a loyal patient following in Northern Colorado. She earned her Associates in Dental Hygiene in 2013 and loves building relationships with her patients.
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