About Us
Dr. Daniel Christiansen, DDS
Dr. Christiansen was raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, and received his bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Fairbanks.
He came to Colorado to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1999 from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Christiansen returned to Fairbanks to be an associate dentist for a few years, and was drawn back to Colorado and started his practice in Lakewood
in 2003. Four years later, he brought his practice to Wheat Ridge to work together with his wife, Dr. Tina Le.
Dr. Christiansen plays ice hockey, likes to hunt and fish in Alaska, and travel.
Dr. Tina Le Christiansen, DDS
Dr. Le has been in Colorado since she was 2 years old. She went to CU Boulder as an undergraduate with a degree in Biology, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999.
In 2000, she completed a general dentistry residency program with the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Denver. Dr. Le worked as an associate in Chicago for a few years before returning to Colorado and starting her practice in Wheat Ridge in 2003.
Dr. Le enjoys traveling, playing board and puzzle games, and spending time with their three children.
Dori Rutt, RDH, BS
Dori has been practicing as a dental hygienist since 2008, after graduating from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Prior to being a dental hygienist,
Dori worked as a dental assistant for 11 years. Born and raised in Hawaii, she relocated to Colorado in August 2011. Dori loves the weather and new
experiences Colorado has to offer. In her free time, she likes hiking with her husband and two dogs. Dori has a passion for providing quality dental
care, and educating patients on oral care relative to each individual’s needs, improving the overall health of her patients.
Linda Tran Ong, RDH, BS
Linda was born and raised in Southern California and started her interest in the field of dentistry at a young age.
She started as a dental assistant while still in high school and through college as she obtained her Biological
Science degree at UCI and later her dental hygiene license. She has been a hygienist since 2013 and has enjoyed
interacting with different people every day. She continues to use her science background to keep at the
forefront of various research and new discoveries in dentistry. Linda enjoys sharing this information
with her patients and is passionate about educating them on the link between systemic and oral health.
She looks forward to providing our patients with a caring, compassionate and gentle experience.
Debbie DeBell
Debbie is a native of Colorado. She has been married for 31 years, has 2 grown daughters, a granddaughter Hayley, and a grandson John.
Debbie has been in the dental field since 1984. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, antiques, travel, and spending time with family.
Mary Vallejos
"It's always in sharing that life has its meaning, whether it be a smile, a look, or just a moment in time anywhere."
Mary is a Denver native, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys a good book.
Natalie Padilla
Natalie is a Colorado native. She has been in the practice since 2004. She is married, and has 3 children, and two grandchildren. Natalie enjoys time with her family,
doing crafts, camping, and fishing.
