Barbara D Swankhouse, DDS
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Barbara D Swankhouse, DDS
Avoid the rush of today's typical, high volume dental practice. Here at Swankhouse Dental, we pride ourselves on taking time with our patients. Our passion is education, which you will see as we fully explain your needs and treatment options as well as discuss in depth how to properly prevent future cavities, tooth loss or gum disease.

We are a small by design, privately owned dental practice. You can rest assured that all your dental needs will be properly and efficiently addressed. As we are an all encompassing practice, most procedures are done in house. You can find a full list of services that we provide under the service tab.
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Over time, our teeth are exposed to many foods and drinks that can add stain to our teeth. We offer a few products to help with whitening. Our favorite product is our take home whitening kit. We have had very good results with it, patients love the convenience of it as well as the cost and the results are close to our in office whitening.
Barbara D. Swankhouse (formerly Dr. Barbara D. Heupel) is a Doctoral graduate of the University of Colorado - School of Dental Medicine. Barbara received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo, graduating with honors with a BS in Biology, with an emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Reviews (24)
David B.
David B.
Aug 31, 2021
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Friendly staff and dentist. I felt like I was getting honest answers, not trying to add on extra unnecessary services.
Shay Spatz
Shay Spatz
Apr 26, 2021
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Omg. Mary who worked there was SO friendly and humorous! She educated me to the fine details of how plaque builds up, creates deposits, and can form tooth loss or decay. I mean she was MORE educational than all the years of my dental experience put together...I feel like a dental pro.
And DR Swankhouse was to the point, professional, and super kind. The whole office was nice and helpful and had great energy. Honestly can’t wait to go back for another cleaning!
Christen Murphy
Christen Murphy
Mar 24, 2021
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Swankhouse to the rescue again. 5yrs later from my first emergency root canal to now, Swankhouse got me in the same day after searching tirelessly for someone to help me...someone to actually listen to me....someone who cares so deeply about helping people she will stay past closing to do a root canal....someone who will work with me financially and do all she can to ensure I have no more pain while waiting to afford the permanent crown. This dentist is an amazing human being who desires nothing more than to help people. I appreciate this woman to the fullest. Thank you so much for being amazing
Daniel Crespin Mordalo
Daniel Crespin Mordalo
Dec 15, 2020
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Dr. Swankhouse is the fastest, most accurate diagnostician I've ever seen. She is quick but very thorough. Like most people I'm not a fan of having dental work done but Dr Swankhouse is seriously amazing. She also seems to select a very caring and amazing staff. I can't say enough good things about this practice!
Natalia W.
Natalia W.
Oct 29, 2020
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All these 5 star reviews are the real deal! Please go see for yourself. Dr. Swankhouse and her entire team are amazing! I was tentative to find a new dentist after moving into the area and I am so lucky that I found this office. Every person on this staff has the best customer service and makes you feel right at home. I instantly felt welcomed and left my cleaning feeling so relieved. Taylor was great doing my x-rays, Mary made my cleaning a breeze and made sure I was comfortable the whole time, and Amber even was able to help me with insurance questions. They quoted me for future dental work and
Eric Rehnberg
Eric Rehnberg
Sep 28, 2020
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I really have enjoyed coming to Dr Swankhouse. She has kept a close eye on my implants that resulted from an unfortunate college bike accident and her team goes above and beyond Making you comfy. Amber was always asking me if I was ok and made my appointments less stressful for being at a dentist. Dr Swankhouse is easy to express concerns to and I appreciated that. I look forward to my next cleaning with Julie or Mary because they have both cleaned my teeth to perfection!
David Herman
David Herman
Jul 05, 2020
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After doing some research for a new dentist office I went with Swankhouse Dental and I’ve very happy I made that decision. I recently had a cleaning and a handful of cavities filled over 3 visits. Needless to say, I was a little worried after putting off the dentist for awhile. Dr. Swankhouse and her team did amazing work and made me feel comfortable throughout. From the first visit to the last they did a seamless job explaining the treatment, executing the plan, and working with my insurance. I highly recommend the Swankhouse Dental Team!
Linda L. Cabazos
Linda L. Cabazos
Jun 29, 2020
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Dr. Swankhouse, is an Amazing Dentist!!
Everyone in the office makes you feel so comfortable as soon as you enter the office. This is one Dentist that TRULY CARES about you!! How you feel, how you look. I HIGHLY recommend This Dental Practice.
Mia R.
Mia R.
Jun 16, 2020
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Oh my GOODNESS!
This was by far the best dental place I have ever gone too. I was genuinely surprised. The chairs had massage options and every single person there was so sweet and encouraging... wow. Julie and Ms. Swankhouse were soooooooooo sweet. The prices were great and I recommend this place to everyone and anyone! They have treated me and my family really well and are super personal and treat you with so much value!!
Meghan C.
Meghan C.
May 18, 2020
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Like many, I get really anxious going to the dentist. So when I chipped a tooth shortly after moving to a new part of town, I was not thrilled to have to find a new dentist on the fly. Luckily, Dr. Swankhouse and her team were great. They got me in quickly and made the experience as painless as possible for a dental procedure.

Dr. Swankhouse is great at explaining her medical recommendation in layman's terms. I explained to her my dental history and concerns. She, in turn, took the time to do a thorough exam and give me well thought out recommendations. Good dentists have to be good mind
Jaroslav Obuchov
Jaroslav Obuchov
Dec 27, 2019
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Having a rich dental history and experience with various dental clinics in Europe as well as in the US, I’m happy to find Dr. Swankhouse and her team at Swankhouse Dental. In my childhood suffered accidental damage of my front tooth (central incisor).., thus it’s imperative that I always seek professionals with up to date methods and treatment tools….
Their genuine approach to ”take care of you” as a whole person is rarely seen elsewhere. I enjoy being gently massaged on the treatment chair during check-ups! Or touched by hand when my crown replacement is fixed!
Dentistry as a medical
Rasta Ryan
Rasta Ryan
Nov 27, 2019
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I had the "pleasure" of having a root canal performed here last week. Besides initial shots to numb the area, it was a fairly pain-free experience. The medication wore off quickly and my mouth didn't really feel bad at all. I recommend this dentist, although I have only had one experience here. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The receptionist has a happy positive attitude and helped me out with a creative payment solution. Dr. Swankhouse (a.k.a. Dr. Awesome) is very knowledgeable, and gives clear explanations, which I find very helpful.
UPDATE:( 6.19.19) - Boosted from 4 to 5 stars
Aurora H.
Aurora H.
Oct 04, 2019
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At last! Dr. Swankhouse is a dental goddess, kind, sane, straightforward. My 2 prior dental experiences included a lovely but catastrophizing dentist who saw only impending disaster and a Medicaid dentist who was delighted I had so many of my own teeth at my advanced age. Dr. Swankhouse is the perfect middle...concerned, realistic and honest about what the options are. Plus, and I am not easy to impress, she is just cool.
Brittany Stewart
Brittany Stewart
Sep 24, 2019
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I recently moved from NYC and was in need of extensive dental care (restorative work, implants, etc.) I found Dr. Swankhouse based on reviews, and I feel so lucky that I did! Dr. Swankhouse and her entire office are actual angels! She referred to an oral surgeon who I was very pleased with as well. I feel like I am getting the best care by the most genuine and knowledgable people.
Kim P.
Kim P.
Apr 11, 2019
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Dr. Swankhouse and her team are simply the best. After a long absence from any dentist due to extreme anxiety, I called the office. From that first telephone conversation I knew I made the right choice. There was no shame or guilt for putting this off. They put me at ease, took things slowly and explained everything. The compassion Dr. Swankhouse showed gave me the strength I needed to proceed. After my cleaning, we went over a dental plan that worked best with my insurance and budget. The prices are very reasonable. The most extensive work was replacing an old crown. Dr. Swankhouse took the time
Alicia K.
Alicia K.
Dec 07, 2018
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I can't say enough great things about Swankhouse Dental. The entire team makes me smile. From the moment you walk in til the end of your appointment everyone makes you feel comfortable to be at the dentist.
You're offered headphones to listen to music during your service, which I really enjoyed to "check out" during any drilling sounds ect.

My cleaning was incredible!!! Julie gave me the best cleaning I have ever had.
I had a cleaning 2 years back after a very serious accident where I broke my jaw in 6 places. I was required to rinse with a blue mouth rinse which turned my
Linda C.
Linda C.
Nov 02, 2018
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If I could give more than five stars-I would! I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful Dentist and her wonderful staff! Dr. Swankhouse has such a calming and confident presence! She is also REAL. I love that she explains what is going on in your mouth. When there are options that one can choose, she explains them thoroughly along with their individual pros and cons and the costs. It is obvious that she is extremely knowledgeable and has lots of experience in all the many facets of dentistry. She is no-nonsence and doesn't up charge or invent ways for you to spend money. She is pleasant
Samantha B.
Samantha B.
Jun 19, 2018
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Dr. Swankhouse is amazing. I've been looking for a dentist since I moved here, and the reviews on her page are 100% accurate. I had pretty high expectations from my dentist back east, and Dr. Swankhouse definitely lived up to them! I was given a full set of x-rays, and she noted one cavity which needed to be filled which I knew about. No extra work that wasn't required. She was great throughout the entire filling, always making sure nothing was bothering me. Excellent care and fantastic staff!
NateLacey B.
NateLacey B.
Aug 13, 2017
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She's the absolute best! I have never had fillings last as long as they did when she does them. She was able to reconstruct my teeth without using expensive veneers and has given me my confidence back. She is very gentle, focused and just an all around excellent dentist. I feel so comfortable when I am there. They make you feel like you are part of the family from the second you walk into the office. Her team is absolutely amazing as well. I had to bring my kids with me to an appointment because i didn't have a sitter on that day. They played with them and even took my daughter to the
Jesse K.
Jesse K.
Mar 29, 2017
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Do not come here if you disliking having fun. Seriously, don't do it. Save yourself from joy and laughter because you'll hate it here.

Everyone there is so wonderful, fun, kind, considerate and professional. It's enough to make you sick. And trust me, I'm a problem patient. I can't keep a crown on to save my life. (I try, I really do, but oops, there goes another!)

First time I walked in I was greeted by the psychic Dr. Swankhouse who knew who I was, my phone number, why I was there and other crazy information she promised she did not read off the screen in front of her
Gena W.
Gena W.
Aug 08, 2016
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I am someone who was afraid of the dentist and put off going to the dentist for far to long . When I first saw Dr. Swankhouse my teeth were a mess! Dr.Swankhouse turned my mess into a beautiful smile ! Dr. Swankhouse and her team went above and beyond to make my smile beautiful again ! Words can not express enough how grateful I am to Dr Swankhouse and her team !
Bo E.
Bo E.
Jan 18, 2016
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The best dentist in Denver! Highly recommend trying them out for your next appointment. Everyone was very professional and friendly and they were able to make the visit very affordable as well. 5 of 5!!!
Melinda Y.
Melinda Y.
Dec 28, 2015
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Dr. Swankhouse is an excellent dentist who is very professional and friendly. I looked forward to seeing her at each visit and am happy to recommend her to my friends and family needing to establish a relationship with a dentist. She did a wonderful job . Melinda Yeary
James H.
James H.
Oct 21, 2014
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Dr. Swankhouse is wonderful. She took the time to explain every phase of the dental work I was having done. On The first visit Dr. Swankhouse examined me then wrote up a dental plan that included what insurance would cover. What my share of the cost would be. As well approximate time frames of each step from start to finish. As far as the final work goes Dr. Swankouse changed my life. My teeth were awful. So embarrassing when I'd speak to someone. I hardly ever smiled. Now it's just the opposite. I can look people in the eye and have a conversation without trying to hide my teeth. My