Our Practice

At Strasburg Family Dental, we are committed to providing our patients with excellent, affordable dental care. We serve Strasburg, Bennett, Byers, and surrounding areas in eastern Colorado.  Our team brings a personal-touch to customer service, quality care and has the experience and skill-set to meet the dental needs of your entire family.
Doctor Douglas K. Whetten is the head of staff at our practice.  We pride ourselves on our unique business model--delivering optimal, quality dental care to people of all ages and walks of life, while also taking a pro-active approach to dental health, through building relationships with our patients.  Our practice, formerly known as the Dentist of Colorado, has been serving eastern Colorado for over twenty years.  Through kindness, understanding, outstanding work and gentle touch, we have built a rapport with our many loyal patients who know they can count on us. We are proud to serve multiple generations of families in eastern Colorado, and love getting to know new patients.

About Dr. Whetten

Dr. Douglas Whetten is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.  While in dental school, he was awarded the Annual Certificate of Merit by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  As a general dentist, Dr. Whetten enjoys working with children and adults and he strives to make each visit as care free and effective as possible.  He takes every opportunity to expand his knowledge and expertise through continuing education and training in the latest dental procedures and techniques.
Dr. Whetten cares for people and recognizes the concerns most of us share when contemplating a visit to the dentist.  Because of his easy going and caring approach to dentistry, Dr. Whetten's patients enjoy a pleasant experience when visiting our office.
Dr. Whetten realizes the importance of being comfortable and informed when making treatment decisions. He takes the time to explain his recommendations and answer dental questions and concerns.  He also appreciates the value that a little bit of humor can add to the process of visiting the dentist.

Meet Our Team

Our professional, friendly staff comes with years of experience and is ready to meet all of your family's dental care needs. (Oh, and they'll bring a smile to your face too.)

JULIE NELSON | Front Office Coordinator

Julie is always here to help our wonderful patients with scheduling their appointments and carries out the day to day administrative functions at Strasburg Family Dental. 
Julie joined us with over 15 years of medical office experience. Since she has been with SFD, she has received a Certificate in Dental Insurance Billing.  She is a graduate of Strasburg High and relocated back to Colorado in 2016 with her husband of 30 years.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and going to the race track to watch her granddaughter race junior dragsters. She also enjoys cruising with her husband in their 1931 Model A or just staying home and working around the house.
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​Julie brings a warmth and friendliness to the office that we really enjoy, and does everything she can to accommodate the individualized needs of all of our patients.

LAUREN EMBERTY |  Dental Hygienist​

Lauren Emberty graduated with her degree in Dental Hygiene from Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2011.  She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and enjoys expanding her knowledge base with continuing education courses.  As a dental hygienist she loves providing individualized education and support to each of her patients.  

When she does not have a dental scaler in hand, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Trevor and their three fur babies.  She loves to cook, try new recipes, run, and craft.  She is excited to be a member of the  Strasburg Family Dental team, and loves the small hometown atmosphere.  

​She looks forward to seeing and getting to know all the wonderful people in the area.

CHRISTINA ASHLEY | Dental Assistant

Christina received her certificate in dental assisting from Concorde Career College in Aurora. She has been working in the dental field for several years and is excited to be working at Strasburg Family Dental.

​For Christina, the most rewarding part of working in dentistry is seeing patients become more comfortable in the dental office and more confident because they have beautiful smiles. She is eager to work with each individual and bring out their best.

​Christina and her husband David have a little boy named Blake, and being a mom is her favorite job. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the great outdoors of Colorado.