About
Elm Endodontics
Elm Endodontics is a specialty practice that focuses primarily on saving teeth via endodontic (root canal) therapy, vital pulp therapy (restorative techniques to spare teeth from a root canal even though they are so close to needing it), and often difficult restorative situations, frequently bringing teeth back from the brink of extraction. Dr. Shelley practices at the forefront of endodontic thinking, education, and technology. The laser technology for treating teeth can also be applied to skin rejuvenation which is an expanding part of the Wellness portion of our office.
Elm Endodontics was established in 2006 when Dr. Shelley assumed ownership of the practice of Dr. Hansell who had practiced in the North Denver/Thornton area for 25 years and was one of the original endodontists of the North Denver area. Elm Endodontics is proud of its experienced and stable staff. Over the years staff of the Elm Endodontics family advanced their careers by moving on to dental hygiene, general dentistry, or retirement (We miss you Susan!!).
About
Dr. Peter Shelley
Dr. Shelley is a past president and founding fellow of the International Academy of Endodontics. He received his Bachelors of Science degree at Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) in 2000, and graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (San Francisco, CA) in 2003. After dental school, he taught pre-clinical operative dentistry at the university and worked as a general dentist. Finally, he attended a two-year endodontic program where he received his certificate in endodontics and Masters in Oral Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (Chicago, IL) in 2006.
A native of Northern California, Dr. Shelley is happily married with four children, and enjoys working, biking, hiking, swimming and photography.