By Allison Rager, Editor

See the full story here: Practice Makes Perfect: Canyon View Dentistry Grows to Meet Ken-Caryl’s Dental Needs

Our Ken-Caryl community is growing and thriving, along with Canyon View Dentistry, owned and operated by residents Dr. Cara McCallum and her husband, Blake Ashley. Dr. McCallum and Blake took up residence in Ken-Caryl Ranch when Canyon View Dentistry opened its doors in early 2021 and began seeing patients in November of the same year at their 7641 Shaffer Parkway location. “When we first opened it was about starting something we were passionate about,” said Blake, who recently left his international business career of more than 20 years to join the practice full time. “Cara did the heavy lifting in the beginning, and I was in a corporate career supporting her at the office with late nights and long weekends after my work was finished.” At present, Canyon View Dentistry has become a recognizable brand and company within the community. “We’re passionate about being “patient first” and we continue to support those values with our providers and staff. It’s wonderful seeing families that have been with us since the beginning who refer their friends and acquaintances,” said Blake. “This truly is the biggest compliment MINDING OUR BUSINESSES we could ever ask for!” The team focuses on patient care and experience with a strong emphasis on relieving dental anxiety. Just walking into the office, patients immediately experience the office’s spa-like feel and are welcomed by a team dedicated to providing patients with their most relaxing dental experience. “Compassion and a deep understanding of dental anxiety is the most important trait for us,“ said Dr. McCallum. “Many know, but some do not, but my husband Blake has terrible dental anxiety as a result from bad childhood experiences. If we couldn’t make an office that helped him feel comfortable, then we weren’t going to succeed. Our providers must understand these core values of our office and cater to the patients accordingly. As we have grown, we’ve brought on three additional providers. It was also important that our providers relate to our community and build rapport with the people we treat.” Canyon View Dentistry is committed to focusing on removing barriers to dental care and eliminating dental anxiety triggers. By paying attention to the patient-first mentality and working to eliminate triggers that cause dental anxiety, the team has differentiated their business, now seeing patients who commute over 90 minutes in some instances to enjoy a high-quality dental care experience with low anxiety. “We’ve really leaned into our patient care experience,” said Blake. “We also learned a few things over the past two years. By asking patients for feedback, we learned that patients really dislike being referred to other dental offices for procedures, if avoidable.” Canyon View Dentistry provides a wide range of general dentistry services, including single-visit crowns and cosmetics – like veneers – teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, Invisalign and teeth-whitening services. Canyon View Dentistry has also substantially invested in additional state-of-the-art equipment and technology while seeking out three additional doctors who perform everything, including general dentistry, same-day crowns, root canals, laser dentistry, implants, wisdom tooth extraction, clear aligners, full mouth restorations, Botox and neurotoxins–all under one dental roof. They even contract with an anesthesiologist to provide full sedation for people who might request that level of care or for individuals with special needs. According to Blake, these service offerings are as specialized as their dental team, which has also grown over the years. Dr. Ishita Topiwala, or “Dr. T.” as many of her patients call her, joined Canyon View Dentistry in October 2023. A native to Canada, she and her husband are both in the dental field and have a passion for bettering personal health. Dr. Topiwala loves helping patients achieve the smile they have always wanted with therapy like clear aligners and cosmetics, including veneers. Dr. Haley Line joined in June 2024 and patients like her relatability and passion for the outdoors. Dr. Line is a great addition to the practice and brought state-of-the-art endodontic technology and skills to serve Canyon View Dentistry’s patient base. Dr. Mehdi Toulabi joined the practice in July 2024 and is also a Canadian from Vancouver. He fits perfectly in Colorado with his outdoors adventure-seeking personality. Dr. Toulabi joined Canyon View Dentistry post-GPR residency and brings advanced wisdom tooth extraction, surgery and implant skills to the practice. He also supports another practice in Denver with surgeries 1 day a week. “We don’t just want to be a dental office, we want to be an active business within the community supporting other family-owned establishments and those with a good cause,” explains Blake. “Many people who start their businesses are just as excited as we were in November of 2021. When a business is starting out, it’s so hard to compete with all the existing corporate competition. Two and half years ago when we first started, there was a moment when we thought it wouldn’t be possible to survive competing with corporate dentistry in the area. If it wasn’t for our amazing community and patients, we would not have survived. Because of the Ken-Caryl community, we’re growing and intend to remain family owned and operated.” Dr. McCallum and Blake love living in Ken-Caryl and being an integral part of the community they serve. In addition to supporting local businesses and non-profits like 2 Blondes All Breeds dog rescue, Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, Shaffer Elementary School and Dakota Ridge High School, they have also been a valued Ken-Caryl community event sponsor. “It’s so fun to be at a neighborhood gathering or BBQ and overhear, “that’s my dentist and they’re amazing!” It’s so rewarding to hear this,” said Blake. “The fact that we’re providing top level dental care to our community and that people like coming to see us is even more important. We live in the community and love supporting our community.” For more information on the practice, or to schedule an appointment, please call 720-389- 8199, or visit their website at www. canyonviewdentist.com, or check them out on Facebook and Instagram at @canyonviewdentistry.