About

Dr. Melissa was raised in a small town in northern Idaho. There she attended the University of Idaho, where she graduated with honors, receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Spanish. In pursuing her passion for dentistry, she applied to graduate school and was accepted into a prestigious scholarship program titled the Idaho Dental Education Program. This special program selects only 8 students from the entire state of Idaho, and offers them a unique scholarship to attend Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. During her time as a student at Creighton University, she made the Dean’s List six out of eight semesters and was an active member of the Student National Dental Association. After completing dental school at Creighton, she moved to Denver where she has been practicing dentistry in the metro area for the past five years. She is now an active member of the Colorado Dental Association New Dentist Committee and is a member of the American Dental Association and Metro Denver Dental Society.

Education & Certifications
education Doctor of Dental Surgery Creighton University School of Dentistry
certification Colorado Department Of Regulatory Agencies Jun 08, 2012
Verified Patient Reviews
Based on 122 reviews from Opencare patients
4.9 /5

Great staff, professional, friendly, and Comfortable!

This is the best experience with a dentist I have ever had. From the check in process to the scheduling, everything was superb. I can’t believe I’m writing this, but for the first time I didn’t have so much anxiety during my dental visit.

Melissa made my first dental cleaning in several years a breeze. Sarah, the dental hygienist I worked with, made the appointment painless and enjoyable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new regular dentist.

I will never go to another dentist in Denver, Melissa and her staff were excellent! She easily explained everything, and the whole process was comfortable and stress free.

I love that they want to make your visit an genuinely nice experience. Really sweet team!

Fun friendly and fast. Really enjoyed it, I will be staying with them long term.

I've always dreamed of a doctor's office that felt like a spa - this is it! The staff was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. It was by far the best dental experience I've ever had! Thank you!

Did a great job filling my cavities and letting me know what was going on

This was the best dental experience of my life. I didn't want to leave the massage chair, blanket, and TV to go back to real life - which is an absurd thing to say about the dentist. Also the staff was all super knowledgeable and great. They made me understand everything that was happening.

This place is awesome!! Super friendly staff and extremely comfortable. They were really patient explaining the whole treatment to me & overall just a great experience. Pretty much made me like going to the dentist! 😌

Good but I wish we could of got my cleaning done during the appointment.

Melissa and her team are very welcoming. They are ready to help make sure you and your teeth are the priority, ensuring a long lasting smile.

Very professional. Super friendly. Always making sure you feal comfortable. Nice facilities.

I had such a good appoinment! I just moved to Denver and previously had been going to the same dentist office for my entire life (pretty much). I was nervous to go to a new place, but felt at ease with the hygienist and Dr. Goodpaster. They gave me a personalized plan to get my teeth back on track that my past dentist never did.

Really a great dentist. Would recommend 100%!

Very nice and good at communicating what's going on. The hygienists are thorough and knowledgeable. Very nice office with free coffee and drinks. Massage chairs were comfortable. Much more enjoyable experience than other dentists I've been to.

The absolute best dentist experience I've ever had. Melissa and her team were extremely professional and thorough. By the end of my appointment I actually understood what was going on with my teeth and what my treatment plan was.

I was extremely nervous since I hadn’t been to the dentist in 8 years. Melissa was incredible!!!!!! Going back for a follow up left week and feel zero anxiety about it. Thank you!

Cherry Creek Dental Spa is truly is a spa experience with top-notch dental care. Dr. Goodpaster and her team of professionals make going to the dentist my new favorite reason to leave work early!

She was awesome, best dental experience of my life.

I have never been to a dentist like this, great experience!

I was so anxious about this visit, it had been years since I'd had a cleaning, but Melissa and Selna(?) were so kind and didn't shame me at all! They listened and had a great attitude about going forward with a clean slate for healthy teeth and gums and the positivity really helped.

Very nice staff. Knowledgeable and thorough exam. Good hygiene feedback to make improvements for health.

Melissa and her team are amazing professionals.

The welcome was friendly, each member of the team explained what they were doing very thoroughly and everyone was professional and approachable. Doc Goodpaster was very knowledgeable as well as friendly. I will recommend this practice.

Dr. Melissa and her dental hygienist were professional and engaging during my dental check-up for an exam and cleaning. Overall I enjoyed my experience and the use of essential oils throughout the office. The “spa treatment” menu and services were great as well! I recommend this place - check it out.

Melissa was very kind and informative about every question I had during my first checkup. I’ll definitely be recommending her to anyone looking for a dentist!

Very helpful, very kind, I was nervous coming in but I felt very welcomed and was assured right away I would get the help and information I needed!

Dr. Melissa and her staff are so kind and were transparent in my cleaning and my care plan. They set me at ease and I am actually looking forward to going to the dentist again

Dr. Melissa and the whole staff are amazing. I just went to my first appointment and really felt cared for. Dr. Melissa truly wants to get to know her patients and I learned so much about teeth and dentristy! It was like a mini lesson. I love how thorough she was. And the office and equipment are just incredible. I will be a patient for life.

Frequently asked questions
Where is Melissa Goodpaster's office located?

Melissa Goodpaster's office is in Denver, CO.

What services does Melissa Goodpaster offer?

Melissa Goodpaster offers Braces and Retainers, Bridges and Dentures, Fillings and more. Learn more about Melissa Goodpaster's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

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