B.S. in Computer Science and Design Engineering:
University of Colorado Boulder School of Engineering, Magna Cum Laude.
D.D.S.:
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
Mentor of the Year Award:
Recognized for dedication to mentoring the next generation of dental professionals.
Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado:
Completed a pediatric dental rotation, developing a passion for working with children and making their dental visits as pain and stress-free as possible.
Alamosa, Colorado:
Worked in clinics focused on delivering affordable healthcare to underserved communities.
Denver Health:
Gained experience in a public health-focused clinic with an emphasis on affordable esthetics.
Rotated through several other public health clinics including Stride, River Valley, Sunrise, and Salude, further broadening his expertise in providing high-quality dental care to diverse populations.
Personal Introduction:
"I have always had a fascination with medicine and engineering, and I realized that dentistry is the perfect combination of the two. It allows me to use my skills and technologies from engineering to create better smiles and improve healthcare outcomes. My goal as a dentist is to provide quality dentistry while reducing as much stress and anxiety for patients as possible. Having experienced many tooth-related injuries as a kid, I am eternally grateful for the work done for me and hope to help people in the same way."
Outside of dentistry, Dr. VanNice has a wide range of interests including anime, computers, digital art, game design, and creative writing. One day, he hopes to publish a board game of his own.
At Valley Family Dental, Dr. VanNice is committed to providing excellent dental care to patients of all ages. His focus on patient comfort, combined with his extensive clinical experience, makes him a trusted and respected member of our team.