Your Team

Dr. Emily Malihi, Orthodontist

Dr. Emily Malihi was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. She continued on to earn her Master of Science degree and certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at University of Colorado. Dr. Malihi is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and prides herself in treating her patients ethically and compassionately.

When you choose Dr. Malihi, you’re selecting an orthodontist who is passionate about providing the highest quality care. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of orthodontic advancements ensures that her patients benefit from the latest techniques and technologies. With a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, she creates personalized treatment plans to achieve optimal results.

Dr. Malihi excels in treating complex orthodontic cases, including impacted teeth, severe crowding, and multidisciplinary cases. She enjoys collaborating with other dental specialists and general dentists to create comprehensive treatment plans that address patients’ unique needs. Her experience in treating adult patients requiring orthodontic treatment prior to restorative work is a testament to her versatility and skill.

When she’s not transforming smiles, Dr. Malihi enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, exploring her culinary passions, and staying active through workouts and golf. She also finds relaxation in tending to her indoor plants.

Prosthodontic Services

Dr. Angela Schmidt, Prosthodontist

Dr. Angela Schmidt, the fourth dentist in her family, was born and raised in Wisconsin and has made Colorado her second home since childhood. Dr. Schmidt started her education at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin where she earned her B.S. in Biology with a Biomedical Sciences concentration. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she was distinguished with the “Best of the Best in Prosthodontics” and “Outstanding Student in Implant Dentistry” awards. Dr. Schmidt then advanced her expertise at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Advanced Prosthodontics Program, receiving both a certificate in Prosthodontics and an M.S. in Oral Sciences.

Dr. Schmidt specializes in complex interdisciplinary care, with focuses on full arch rehabilitation utilizing both natural dentition and implant options and esthetic cases. She is known for her empathetic approach and commitment to caring for patients like they are family.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Schmidt loves the outdoors. You can often find her enjoying summer activities including golfing or hiking and skiing in the winter. A marathoner and self-proclaimed foodie, she balances her love for adventure with a passion for exploring new culinary experiences. Dr. Schmidt is excited to explore her new environment outside of the Midwest.

Periodontal Services

Dr. Becky Neitzke, Periodontist

Dr. Becky Neitzke is originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota where she grew up playing hockey, spending time on the lakes of Minnesota, and at her family cabin in western Montana. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Immediately following, Dr. Neitzke went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school, she was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force.

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In 2010, Dr. Neitzke completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at David Grant Medical Center on Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She continued working as a general dentist until 2014 with assignments to Kunsan, South Korea and Ramstein, Germany. She then began her Periodontics residency at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Simultaneously, she worked towards and received her Masters of Science degree in Dental Sciences from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.

Dr. Neitzke recently separated from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving for thirteen years. She will continue her military service in the Air Force Reserves in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the American Academy of Periodontology.

In her free time, Dr. Neitzke enjoys all things outdoors! You can find her hiking, traveling, paddle boarding and exploring her new home in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with her dog, Auggie.

Endodontic Services

Dr. Brian Minavi, Endodontist

Dr. Brian Minavi was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Sports were a big part of his life growing up, including tennis, soccer and basketball while competing internationally in the sport of Taekwondo, where Dr Minavi is currently a fourth-degree black belt.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M University at College Station, he spent time volunteering with youth organizations around the city. He was accepted to the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.

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After graduating from dental school, Dr. Minavi completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program at Oklahoma University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that provided him a first-class education in the fundamentals of dentistry. This is also where Dr. Minavi expanded his knowledge and skill set of complex procedures ranging from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to full mouth rehabilitation and implantology.

From there, Dr Minavi completed his Endodontics residency at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. During his residency, Dr. Minavi developed a passion for his research studying antibiotic irrigation solutions and the effects of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Endodontic treatment (root canal treatment). Dr. Minavi has a keen interest in identifying causes of Endodontic failure, as well as odontogenic versus nonodontogenic pain.

Currently, Dr. Minavi is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontists, the Hispanic Dental Association, Spear Dental Study Club, and the American Dental Education Association. Dr. Minavi is bilingual, speaking English and Persian proficiently, and is working toward speaking Spanish fluently. He has committed his life to service, whether to his patients or mentoring students interested in dentistry. Dr. Minavi is dedicated to bringing quality care and comfort to all of his patients here in beautiful Denver, Colorado.

Oral Surgery Services

Dr. Andrew Griebel, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Griebel, a Hoosier and Midwesterner, has always had a desire to move to Colorado, and is excited to make that dream a reality! Dr. Griebel obtained his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Louisville. Following dental school, Dr. Griebel completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Griebel enjoys being around friends and family. You can spot him at the local park playing some frisbee, basketball, or tossing the football. He also enjoys reading and is a proud member of a book club. He enjoys cooking, playing board games, hiking, and skiing (which will be much more accessible in Denver than it was in Indiana)!

Dr. Mary Blakeley, Clinical Director

Dr. Blakeley is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. She founded Willow Creek Dental in 1998, where she practiced for 24 years. Since then, she has become the Chief Clinical Officer for Stanbrick Dental Services and a proud partner of Stanbrick Dental Specialists in the Denver Tech Center.

Dr. Blakeley has focused her efforts on triaging treatment between partner dentists and specialists for those patients in need of multi-specialty, complex care. In this role, she makes the process of seeing a specialist flow seamlessly from the dental office to the specialty center.

Dr. Blakeley is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has been a member of ICOI, the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, and the Metro Denver Dental Association.