Ridgway Family Dentistry
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Ridgway Family Dentistry
Dr. Thomas can handle everything from very simple to very complex dental cases. Our entire staff at Ridgway Family Dentistry listen to your individual needs and concerns and provide options for your specific situation and budget. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.

Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps each patient make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. This website is a resource we hope you'll find both useful and interesting. As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.
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We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you. A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve.
Here at Ridgway Family Dentistry we are blessed with an amazing staff who are dedicated to caring for our patients. Joan has been serving people as a dental assistant for over 22 years. She has been at Ridgway Family Dentistry since Dr. Thomas opened, over 11 years ago, and takes special joy in getting to know her patients.
Medical studies support that an individual's overall health and well being is significantly influenced by their oral health. Heart disease, diabetes, malnourishment, stroke and auto immune diseases are a few systemic conditions that have been linked to dental diseases. At Ridgway Family Dentistry we treat each patient's dental needs with a focus on their overall health.
Dr. Michael W. Thomas graduated from the Dental School at Washington University in Saint Louis, after which he was accepted into the esteemed Dental Residency program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. This was a program to further train dentists who desired a deeper learning and hands on experiences prior to starting a private practice.
Our office is focused on building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals. We understand how uneasy some patients can feel about their dental visits, and we know that we can make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Reviews (14)
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Nov 28, 2021
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Everyone at Ridgway Family Dentistry is unfailingly professional, responsible, and courteous. I’m quite pleased to have found them; through the recommendation of a trusted friend. The citizens of Ridgway, and Ouray County as well, are fortunate to have Dr. Michael Thomas practicing here.
Bob Jancar
Bob Jancar
Nov 26, 2021
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As always, my recent visit was great. Dr Thomas does an excellent job of explaining the options before any procedure and then performs flawlessly.
Robert Clark
Robert Clark
Nov 23, 2021
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I can’t say enough good things about RFD. Always professional, always friendly and always excellent.
Susan Henry
Susan Henry
Oct 24, 2021
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The staff is always friendly and welcoming.
Dr. Thomas is very thorough, straight forward and honest.
I honestly never mind going.
Chris Myers
Chris Myers
Oct 19, 2021
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I never thought I would say that I like going to the dentist, but I can say it about going to Ridgway Family Dentistry. From Dr. Thomas to Claire the hygienist to Amy who handles the front office, you are all professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and genuinely caring. As another patient of yours shared with me just minutes after my departure, he feels that you are like family. You've earned my trust, and I am glad to be in your care, even though I drive from Telluride (45 minutes away). Much gratitude.
Melanie Law
Melanie Law
Oct 02, 2021
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We love Ridgway Family Dentistry! Professional yet feels like family. All the staff are warm, friendly and welcoming and communication is always excellent. Great facility and services.
Jamie DeLuccio
Jamie DeLuccio
Sep 13, 2021
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What a warm and welcoming office full of kind souls! My experience at Ridgeway dental met all of my expectations and beyond. So grateful to have this sweet office in this special town!
Kathryn Urso
Kathryn Urso
Sep 13, 2021
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I'm so glad I went. I did put it off due to Covid, but was reassured by all the care for health and safety. As usual, Dr. Thomas was thorough and listened to my questions. His assistant also had a strict safety protocol and patience to listen and put my worries to rest.
U. Acurio
U. Acurio
Jul 16, 2021
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Great people & profesional service! I feel they take good care of my dentistry needs. Awesome handling insurance issues. Wonderful! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜œ
Bernadette Devitt Taylor
Bernadette Devitt Taylor
Mar 07, 2018
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Over the years, I have had my fare share of dental work. I have to say that the care I receive at Ridgway Family Dentistry has been the best. Dr. Thomas and the team make you feel like family. I feel so fortunate that they practice here in Ridgway.
Tom Wicevich
Tom Wicevich
Oct 05, 2017
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Been a patient of Dr. Thomas' for years. He's the best. Joan and Gerry make visits to the office a pleasure. Keep up the great work!
Logan Drapes
Logan Drapes
May 03, 2017
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Dr. Thomas is absolutely a world class dentist. I went to him to get my wisdom teeth pulled and it was one of the easiest processes ever. I was in and out in no time, had hardly any pain afterwards, and didn't even have to take a pain killer. I was even able to eat normal foods the next day!
He and his staff are very friendly, it's obvious they… truly care about your well-being. This is why I go to him for all my cleanings as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Thomas to anyone in the Ridgway/Ouray/Montrose area as the best dentist in this region.
Ken Marsha Merritt
Ken Marsha Merritt
Dec 07, 2014
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If david is in charge, the dentistry is excellent but always entertaining.
Debbie Dowdy
Debbie Dowdy
Dec 20, 2013
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Our entire family goes to Ridgway Family For our dental care. The doctors are gentle and knowledgeable and the staff is so caring.