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Ridge Gate Dental
John J. Ahern and Shawna M. Schope, LoneTree dentists, are committed to providing you with excellent dentistry in a comfortable environment. You deserve a skilled, experienced dental team that can help you ensure great oral health. Experience what patient-centered care can do for you. Your dental care experience is fully personalized at RidgeGate Dental.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team will address every question and concern. Your oral health needs, goals, and priorities are the focus of your customized treatment plan. We want to work with you to comfortably and conveniently create the beautiful, healthy smile of your dreams. You are important to us.
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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! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve.
Dr. John Ahern was born and raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with his Bachelors in Science and Biology in 1988. He also received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1992. Dr. Ahern has practiced in the south Denver area since August of 1992.
Your smile affects your self-image, and can greatly influence the quality of your interactions with others. Many people hold back from laughing or smiling because they are uncomfortable with their smile. Here at Ridge Gate Dental, your uncomfort with your smile is ours as well. We will diagnose and carry out the right plan for you.
Whether your dental needs are a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration, or anything in between, we promise to provide you with exceptional care as we enhance the natural beauty of your smile. Below are just some of the many procedures and services we regularly provide to our patients - with a gentle touch, and stunning results.
A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions. Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet.
Reviews (9)
Haley Thompson
Haley Thompson
Dec 31, 2021
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Dr Ahern makes it a priority to make sure you are comfortable the entire time. Patient experience was the best I have ever had
Gwen Richards
Gwen Richards
Nov 22, 2021
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Dr. Ahern, has a gentle hygienist, Diane, & Dr john prioritized my dental procedures so that my insurance can cover as much as possible. I trust their office.
Georgina Hoggan
Georgina Hoggan
Nov 01, 2021
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Dr. Ahern is one of the nicest dentists around and he is great at what he does. He is conservative in his treatment and never pushy. His staff is very professional and kind. They are always great about getting me right back. I would highly recommend Dr. Ahern.
Linda L.
Linda L.
Oct 01, 2021
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Dr. Ahern is the best Dentist! He is knowledgeable and honest. The office staff is like family.
I love these guys!!
Linda L
Caroline Archer
Caroline Archer
Sep 24, 2021
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Ridgegate Dental make going to the dentist an enjoyable experience! All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming every time I go. For me, as someone who wasn’t always a huge fan of the dentist, Dr Ahern does an excellent job of making me feel totally comfortable and at ease so that it’s not a big deal. I highly recommend them!
Jessica Lind
Jessica Lind
Aug 23, 2021
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My husband and I have been going to Dr. Ahern for…15 years? That doesn’t seem possible, BUT, we would never go anywhere else for our dental needs! We moved out of the country for a few years, and one of our first stops when we returned, was to Dr. Ahern 😅. When I
was a new patient, I was a nervous patient. Well, that’s an understatement. The minute I sat in the chair, the tears started rolling down my cheeks. Pretty much the least fun (difficult) kind of patient to have. Everyone from his assistant Trina, to the office coordinator Diane, not to mention Dr. Ahern himself… SOOOO patient
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford
Jul 14, 2021
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Very caring, attentive and committed to the patient’s needs first. Highly personable, friendly and knowledgeable. Attentive to detail but clear in his explanations and plan. Happy to have Dr. Ahern as my new dentist!
Marriage Missionaries Dalton
Marriage Missionaries Dalton
Jul 01, 2021
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Had a routine, every six months teeth cleaning and exam. The brand new office is so comfortably Beautiful! Dr. Ahern’s choice of music superb and the best part are the people and the culture they create. Everyone April, Denise, Trina, Diane all the way up to Dr. Ahern. Kind, friendly, real, knowledgeable and they all take wonderful CARE!
Adrian Lee Ann Dansby
Adrian Lee Ann Dansby
May 31, 2021
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We have been seeing Dr. Ahern for around 10 years. I have (had!) struggled with a fear of dental work since childhood and they were amazingly patient with me from the start. Everyone here is friendly and professional. We cannot recommend Ridgegate Dental enough!