Dentists in Aurora, CO

I really like Dr Sam, she is very knowledgeable, cares very much for her staff, Hygienist and patient's. The front desk staff is very helpful and friendly.The hygienist is very thorough and cares about the patient's teeth and well being as Dr Sam and is also very understanding.! I definitely recommend them.
Thank you
Crystal H

I'm 60 and have spent my life in the dentist chair due to having no enamel. I have finally found the best office and the nicest dentist in Dr Sam!

Dr. Sam and her staff are awesome. They have worked with me to get my dentures where they don’t hurt.

Dr Sam is amazing. She is funny, she cares and takes the time to get your mouth right.

Good service

Bright Now Dental, is truly thorough in cleaning my teeth every time without causing me any pain. Thanks to the care of your employees. Jeffrey ! Thanks again !

Very friendly, professional and thorough

Dr. Sampath and the entire team are friendly and caring while maintaining the highest professional standards. The facility is clean and comfortable.

This place is great. I hate the dentist more than most. But I can handle
Bright Now Dr. Sam and staff are fantastic.

Staff was able to provide the cleaning with the kindness and care that all patients should receive

Always pleasant, fast, and knowledgeable. I have referred people to go there.

Great job MO. Once again, I am pleased. When you floss my teeth it feels like a tooth massage. Thank you.

Dr Sam is amazing. She is funny, she cares and takes the time to get your mouth right.

I had a good experience. I had 3 crowns done on my 3 teeth that had very large fillings and started to hurt. I like Dr. Sam. She is funny and easy going. She listens carefully and explains well. Front desk staff is nice and the dental assistants helping Dr. Sam are very polite and knowledgeable. I had to go a few times for temporary and permanents and redoing of a crown. Overall, I am pleased.

Great dentist, great service that I would recommend to anyone that’s looking forward to see a dentist

Five stars are well-deserved for the exceptional clinical care and professional standard at Bright Smiles Dental.

From the moment of arrival, the operational efficiency is evident—the front desk team is organized, and the appointment started exactly on time. The clinical staff demonstrates a high level of expertise, providing thorough cleanings and clear, transparent communication regarding dental health. It is refreshing to visit a practice that balances a welcoming atmosphere with top-tier technical proficiency.

The facility is spotless, the equipment is modern, and the overall experience is seamless. This is precisely how a dental practice should be managed. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a reliable, expert team.

Still working on getting my dentures right. Hopefully soon. The staff has been helpful as much as they can.

I would give ten stars. The customer service is stellar, I feel like I’m cared about as a person not just like a patient, and I look forward to seeing everyone on my next visit. I have been a pt for almost a decade and I’m not changing a thing. :-)

I needed gum grafts and my dentist recommended that I find a periodontist to do the work. I made a lot of calls to track down a practice that would accept Medicaid (see note below). I have a life-long complication where I don't go numb in the top of my mouth and need sedation dentistry, especially for a procedure like this. In addition I have a rare edema diagnosis that is exacerbated by anxiety and dental procedures. I give all this background to demonstrate that I'm a complex patient due to these factors. I found Dr. Alex Podaru in my search, and the Tower Road location could accomodate my need for sedation. Lisa was an absolute godsend, as there was a lot of logistics to navigate between my referral, records, medical clearance, and insurance questions. She was incredibly patient and supportive. I was extremely stressed out at my evaluation (severe dental anxiety due to past negative experiences) and the staff were lovely, going out of their way to reassure me. Dr. Alex was very thorough and took a lot of time to talk through my long list of medications, diagnoses, and dental experiences. They were able to accomodate me within a 2-week timeframe. I need to administer an intravenous med before procedures like this, and this was also patiently accomodated (even though it impacts their schedule and timeline). In the week after my procedure I had two questions and Dr. Alex responded very quickly and reassuringly. I am very grateful to everyone at this office who walked me through this process.

If possible I would take off half a star for my initial "new patient" phone interactions (not with this office specifically, but with general representatives). I was twice given incorrect information that I would need a completely new patient appointment with x-rays, despite having a referral, x-rays and a complete dental exam just a month previously. Lisa was very helpful in clearing up this misinformation.

Note on navigating Medicaid - from everything I've been able to figure out, a procedure like this falls in a gap. The dental portion covered my sedation, but not the procedure I was being knocked out for. The "dental Medicaid" said to call the "medical Medicaid" about it. 2 different reps assured me definitively that this procedure is absolutely covered, it just needs to be "sent to Medicaid." In actuality, it is only covered if I am wheeled into an OR, an oral surgeon completes the work, and it is billed with CPT codes (dental bills as CDT). Every other oral surgeon's office I called bills like this. The exception would be Denver Health Oral Surgery, but it would have to be a very complicated procedure they need an actual OR for, which this was not. So I did have a significant out-of-pocket cost for the grafts themselves, but this would have been the case anywhere else.

The first person I talked to wasn't very knowledgeable about my situation, but the other person stepped in and to very good care of me, as an elderly person

A completely pleasant visit. Thank you.

Bright Now Dental & Orthopedics they are always courteous and professional and always on time, I would highly recommend this location to anyone.

I have been a patient at Bright Dental at Tower Rd & Hampden for over 10 years. Dr. Sam and the entire staff are consistently professional, friendly, and provide excellent care. I highly recommend this dental clinic.

The staff is always friendly and serviceable to your needs/rescheduling and good resource for questions you may have, highly recommended 🦷

I feel comfortable giving them 5 stars, very welcoming and eager to help with my specific needs. From the reception to the X-ray tech to the dentist, everyone was very helpful!

I absolutely LOVE this location. The staff are all so kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I can’t see a reason why this won’t be my long term dental office.

I'm 60 and have spent my life in the dentist chair due to having no enamel. I have finally found the best office and the nicest dentist in Dr Sam!

From office manager Lisa Soto who deserves raise with alex podura .... lisa soto my guide angel to helping schedule urgently, have compassion and care it was far from fake rather,authentic!
Dr alex podaru mr angelic hero periodontist who was able to confirm a incompletely manufacture and made implant was installed 20 oral surgeon, denver dental, univ of co stufents, claimed Harvard dental all misdiagnosed, rest did not focus on root cause with natural compassion he also was authentic zero false narratives!
Im referring anyone to this dentist with install implants with people with mixed connective tissues!
Love his moral,values and character pf principles with patients.

Dr. Alex Podaru
Periodontics

"My dental philosophy is rooted in compassionate care, where every patient feels heard, respected, and supported. I believe that empowering patients through education helps them make informed decisions and take an active role in their oral health. I am committed to delivering the highest quality of work, combining precision, skill, and attention to detail. "

Me and my older children recently came in for a cleaning. Staff was polite, professional and did a great job. They explained everything before they did it and gave good recommendations on home oral care. No pressure to add on extras which would increase cost. We all had a great experience. Dr Sam is THE BEST!

I needed gum grafts and my dentist recommended that I find a periodontist to do the work. I made a lot of calls to track down a practice that would accept Medicaid (see note below). I have a life-long complication where I don't go numb in the top of my mouth and need sedation dentistry, especially for a procedure like this. In addition I have a rare edema diagnosis that is exacerbated by anxiety and dental procedures. I give all this background to demonstrate that I'm a complex patient due to these factors. I found Dr. Alex Podaru in my search, and the Tower Road location could accomodate my need for sedation. Lisa was an absolute godsend, as there was a lot of logistics to navigate between my referral, records, medical clearance, and insurance questions. She was incredibly patient and supportive. I was extremely stressed out at my evaluation (severe dental anxiety due to past negative experiences) and the staff were lovely, going out of their way to reassure me. Dr. Alex was very thorough and took a lot of time to talk through my long list of medications, diagnoses, and dental experiences. They were able to accomodate me within a 2-week timeframe. I need to administer an intravenous med before procedures like this, and this was also patiently accomodated (even though it impacts their schedule and timeline). In the week after my procedure I had two questions and Dr. Alex responded very quickly and reassuringly. I am very grateful to everyone at this office who walked me through this process.

If possible I would take off half a star for my initial "new patient" phone interactions (not with this office specifically, but with general representatives). I was twice given incorrect information that I would need a completely new patient appointment with x-rays, despite having a referral, x-rays and a complete dental exam just a month previously. Lisa was very helpful in clearing up this misinformation.

Note on navigating Medicaid - from everything I've been able to figure out, a procedure like this falls in a gap. The dental portion covered my sedation, but not the procedure I was being knocked out for. The "dental Medicaid" said to call the "medical Medicaid" about it. 2 different reps assured me definitively that this procedure is absolutely covered, it just needs to be "sent to Medicaid." In actuality, it is only covered if I am wheeled into an OR, an oral surgeon completes the work, and it is billed with CPT codes (dental bills as CDT). Every other oral surgeon's office I called bills like this. The exception would be Denver Health Oral Surgery, but it would have to be a very complicated procedure they need an actual OR for, which this was not. So I did have a significant out-of-pocket cost for the grafts themselves, but this would have been the case anywhere else.

Great dentist, great service that I would recommend to anyone that’s looking forward to see a dentist

Amazing customer service, much appreciated!

I am S0o beyond excited to have met everyone•° It's been 10 years with the wrong dentist, I walked into Bright Now .&&. I didn't feel anxious at all, everyone was super welcoming .&&. comforting•° Through the link, Dentaquest was how I found Dr. Sam•° ((BEAUTIFUL•WOMAN)) What a Blessing she is .&&. everyone on staff had been• T0o the front .&&. back•° ((WE AGE LIKE FINE WINE))••• Thank Ya'll S0o much for what ya'll d0o, because having honest care .&&. quality work is a absolute must°• Thank You• .&&. I will not be going anywhere else•° AMA🪷💫✨️

Dr. Sam is thoughtful and caring in her approach. Her staff is very helpful, too

From thorough teeth cleaning to crowns all of the staff have been caring and professional. I'd recommend them to everyone who cares about their teeth. Thank you Bright Now!