Meet Our Team

Our team goes out of their way to make you feel warm, comfortable and safe during your treatment at Periodontal Associates. We understand the potential anxiety that sometimes comes with dental and periodontal work and want to know what ways we can make your experience with our periodontists better. Call us at 303-755-4500 to learn more about our periodontal services in Aurora, Colorado, or to schedule your visit with Dr. Douglas Heller or Dr. Eric Beckman.

Periodontal Health Staff Team

Alisha

Practice Administrator

Alisha is a dedicated and caring administrator with over 20 years of experience. Alisha takes pride in her diverse background and is well versed in all aspects of practice management, from practice insurance and payroll to bookkeeping and human relations. Alisha values each member of Periodontal Associates and works tirelessly with the doctors to maintain a positive environment for all employees and patients.

Paul

Insurance Coordinator

In 1999, Paul began his career in billing and insurance. He is also our IT administrator. Paul strives to help patients maximize their dental benefits.

Michelle

Dental Hygienist

Michelle began her journey in 2005. She has provided a gentle touch and dental care education to help her patients have beautiful smiles.

Allison

Dental Hygienist

Allison has enjoyed making a difference in her patients’ lives through dental hygiene and assisting with their dental goals since 2004.

April

Dental Hygienist

April has been helping patients smile through dental hygiene and assisting since 2012. This includes her services as a dental assistant in the United States Air Force from 2013-2022.

Erin

Dental Assistant

Erin began her career in dentistry in 1999. Erin enjoys assisting with treatments and loves taking time with each patient to ensure a comfortable and positive experience.

Liezel

Dental Assistant

Liezel provides extraordinary care to all her patients from the second they walk in the door. She always makes sure that every patient feels comfortable and has a reliable source every step of the way.

Amber

Dental Assistant

Amber is a 3rd generation Colorado native. She finds joy in having a direct positive impact on people’s lives, helping them improve their health and feel better about their smiles while building solid relationships and trust with patients.

Alicia

Dental Assistant

Alicia began her dental career in 2013, working in periodontics. She is known for her exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to ease patients’ anxieties.

Kira

Practice Coordinator Assistant

Kira efficiently manages the schedule for all our patients. She ensures our patients feel comfortable helping them with their treatment plan.

Kat

Practice Coordinator Assistant

Kat has been in the dental industry since 1999, serving patients in both the front and back areas of the dental office. She enjoys making patients feel welcome and helping with their concerns.

Cynthia

Treatment Coordinator

Cynthia joined the dental field in 2016. As a treatment coordinator, her goal is to help patients through every step of the treatment process. She enjoys the interactions she has with each individual patient.