Dr. Kelly Thompson began her dental journey with a Business Administration degree from Colorado State University. She then attended University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, followed by an Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the Army. After completing her degrees in 2015, Dr. Thompson served in the Army as a general dentist until 2019, when she transitioned into private practice. In 2022, Dr. Thompson became the owner of Borris Dental and renamed the practice to Belmar Dentistry. Dr. Thompson grew up in a military family and moved around a lot. She spent the most of her childhood in Colorado Springs, and considers it “home.” After meeting her husband, Jordan, in the military, they were thrilled to establish roots in Colorado, and Dr. Thompson continued to grow her dental career. With the military’s impact on her life, Dr. Thompson prioritizes giving back to veterans and active duty military. Dr. Thompson’s favorite thing about being a dentist is working with patients. She loves helping patients achieve their optimal dental health, which means different things for different patients. Dr. Thompson’s goal is to provide a relaxed atmosphere, comforting those who may be nervous. She also works to challenge dental misconceptions, and build ultimate trust with her patients. Passionate about continued learning, Dr. Thompson is an active member of the ADA®, CDA, MDDS and local study clubs. Striving to be transparent and communicative with patients, Dr. Thompson approaches treatment with patients as a collaboration. She believes it’s important to work with a patient to determine what is best for them. She is proud of her patient-focused team, who are always working to give patients the best care. When Dr. Thompson isn’t at Belmar, she’s most likely chasing her crazy daughter, Sawyer, around, enjoying the outdoors, attending concerts, eating good food, and spending time with friends and family.