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CU Anschutz Orthodontic Clinic offers affordable orthodontic services including Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces for children, teenagers, and adults in the Denver metropolitan area.

About CU Orthodontics
A teaching clinic where student doctors work under faculty supervision, with payment plans that require no income or insurance verification for young children starting early treatment.
CU Orthodontics runs as a teaching clinic where student doctors work under experienced faculty, and reviews often note thorough, individualized attention during appointments. Several reviews describe Invisalign succeeding here after braces or expanders elsewhere didn't work out, including one complex bite case resolved over several years of care. Cost-conscious families mention monthly payment plans with no income or insurance requirement, sometimes noting the cost is well below a private orthodontist, though a few describe unexpected out-of-pocket charges when Medicaid coverage didn't match what they were told. Front-desk experiences are mixed, with some visits described as warm and others as dismissive on the phone.
Summary of 33 patient reviews, December 2022–July 2026, updated September 2026
CU Anschutz Orthodontic Clinic offers affordable orthodontic services including Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces for children, teenagers, and adults in the Denver metropolitan area.
The clinic is part of the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine and provides treatment supervised by expert faculty orthodontists.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
CU Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Rick Mediavilla, DDS
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Dr. Flora Phipps, DDS
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Dr. Derya Redelius, DDS
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Dr. Tanya Wright, DDS
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Dr. Elizabeth Ramos
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Dr. STEPHEN WALTER ANDREWS, D.M.D.
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JIMIN KIM KANG, DDS
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JIE LIU, DDS, PHD
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Dr. Gerald Minick, DDS MS MSD
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Dr. Kunjan Kakar, DDS
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Dr. CHRISTOPHER KYLE PARRIS, DMD
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Recent reviews from Google
As an old, grumpy veteran on a fixed income, I wasn't sure what to expect when I applied to the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine for dentures. I am incredibly grateful that I was accepted into their program. A student named Melissa Fuentes Quijada took care of me, working alongside her top-notch instructors. The care, service, and professionalism I received throughout the entire process were absolutely outstanding. They treated me with the utmost respect and did a fantastic job. If you are looking for excellent dental care, I highly recommend them.
My dental student Ehsan Hajy always put concern for my well being at the top of his mind. He always went the extra mile to make sure the job was right. He worked so hard on my complex problems. The finished product with my new teeth is fantastic. I felt blessed to have him with all the great doctors backing him up. Thank you for a great experience, and thank you Ehsan. 😁😀😁
The University of Colorado dental clinic has been exceptionally professional and compassionate through each stage of my orthodontic journey. My treatment plan has been going as per the model and the doctors professional opinion. I would recommend the clinic for anyone looking for dental care. Keep them in mind as you decide when to take your dental journey. Anyone is welcome. There is no income or insurance requirements. They offer simple monthly payment plans. Thank you University of Colorado dental!
Phone staff is awful. I didn't even want to ask questions about appointments due to her tone.
I had braces in middle school, but after I lost my retainer, my teeth gradually shifted over the years. I never had the opportunity to go through orthodontic treatment again until last year, when I decided it was finally time to invest in myself and work on my smile. I was curious about CU’s dental program, so I decided to schedule a consultation. From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable. The clinic is clean, organized, and welcoming. Every person I interacted with—from the front desk and billing department to the schedulers, students, residents, and faculty—was kind, professional, and genuinely cared about their patients. One person who made a huge impact was Kate in the financial department. She sat down with me, explained my entire treatment plan step by step, and provided a detailed printout outlining the process and costs. I was able to use my insurance, but even without insurance, the pricing was incredibly reasonable. They were also willing to work with me financially, which gave me so much peace of mind and ultimately convinced me to move forward. Kate paired me with Dr. Weam Ismail, who was completing his residency program, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better provider. He guided me through my entire Invisalign journey with such professionalism, patience, and attention to detail. He was also supervised by Dr. Philip, who was equally kind, supportive, and wonderful throughout the process. My treatment took about a year, exactly as expected, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ll be posting my before-and-after photos because the transformation has been incredible. I am so grateful to the entire CU dental team for going above and beyond throughout my treatment. One thing many people don’t realize is that you do not have to be a student to become a patient at their faculty practice. I’ve recommended them to so many coworkers, friends, and family because the quality of care, affordability, and results truly speak for themselves. Thank you to everyone at CU who played a role in my journey. Thank you for giving me my smile back and helping me feel confident every time I smile. It has made such a meaningful difference in my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful.
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