Finding a dentist who offers the full range of care you need, close to where you live, is harder than it should be, especially across the Roaring Fork Valley, where communities stretch across three counties and distances between towns can be significant. Access to quality, comprehensive dental care matters, whether you live in the heart of Aspen or farther down the valley in Glenwood Springs, and no one should have to sacrifice either convenience or quality to get it.
At Rivers Dentistry in Carbondale, Dr. Connor Rivers and our team are proud to serve patients throughout Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle Counties. As the only practice in the region to offer full sedation dentistry services, we’ve built our practice around making exceptional, comfortable dental care available to the entire Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Whether you’re traveling from nearby Basalt or making the drive from Vail, you’ll find a team that’s prepared to handle everything from routine preventive care to complex implant placement, all in one place.
Rivers Dentistry fills a genuine gap in regional dental care. Dr. Rivers acquired and rebuilt the practice in April 2022 with one clear goal: to offer the kind of dentistry that puts patients first, without the limitations imposed by corporate ownership or insurance-driven treatment decisions. The result is a fee-for-service practice where your treatment plan reflects your actual oral health needs, not what an insurance company approves.
Our practice brings together services that patients often have to travel far outside the region to access. Dr. Rivers holds Colorado IV Moderate and Oral Conscious sedation permits, making Rivers Dentistry the only sedation provider within a 50-mile radius. Combined with same-day crowns through CAD/CAM technology, dental implants, and a growing airway dentistry program, we offer a level of comprehensive care that is uncommon in mountain communities. We accept Aetna and Cigna dental PPO plans and offer financing options to help make that care accessible.
Rivers Dentistry is solely owned by Dr. Rivers, meaning every decision about your care is made by the dentist who will actually treat you. Dr. Rivers takes the time to explain your options honestly, build a treatment plan around your long-term goals, and provide the kind of personalized attention that patients throughout the valley tell us they haven’t found elsewhere.
The Roaring Fork Valley runs through some of Colorado’s most stunning and geographically diverse terrain. Our patients come from across this broad service area, and we’ve built our scheduling and treatment approach around the realities of traveling for dental care in a mountain community. The communities listed below are at the core of our service area, though we welcome patients from across the region. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, gum disease affects a large portion of American adults, and access to consistent, quality care is one of the most important factors in preventing it, a need we take seriously across every community we serve.
Here is a look at the areas we regularly serve and the services most in demand in each community:
We’re proud of how far our patients are willing to travel for care at Rivers Dentistry, and we don’t take that trust lightly.
No matter which community you’re traveling from, your first visit to Rivers Dentistry starts with a thorough exam and an honest conversation about your oral health. Dr. Rivers takes time with every patient to understand their goals, review their concerns, and build a treatment plan that makes sense for their life. For patients managing dental anxiety, sedation options including IV sedation and nitrous oxide are available to make even complex procedures comfortable from start to finish.
Our modern facility in Carbondale is equipped with same-day crown technology, digital imaging, and the tools needed to complete many procedures in fewer visits. We know that coming in from Aspen, Glenwood Springs, or Vail means time out of your day, and we’ve designed our practice to respect that. Many treatments that would otherwise require multiple appointments can be completed efficiently, minimizing the trips you need to make without cutting corners on quality.
Dr. Connor Rivers has served the Roaring Fork Valley community since 2022, building a reputation throughout Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle Counties for dentistry that combines clinical precision with genuine patient care. As President of the Western Colorado Dental Society and a volunteer with the Colorado Mission of Mercy, Dr. Rivers is invested in the oral health of this region in ways that extend beyond the dental chair. Our team is here to make quality care available to every patient, regardless of which community they’re coming from.
If you’re ready to experience comprehensive dental care without compromise, we invite you to schedule an appointment with our team. Whether it’s time for a routine exam, you’ve been putting off a larger procedure, or you’re dealing with a dental emergency, Rivers Dentistry is here to help. Contact our office today to get started.
Dr. Connor Rivers brings over a decade of clinical experience to every patient he treats. He completed a General Practice Residency to expand his surgical skills, holds an IV sedation certification through DOCS Education, and currently serves as President of the Western Colorado Dental Society. From preventive care to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Rivers personally oversees every phase of treatment, making him the only provider in the Roaring Fork Valley offering the full spectrum of sedation dentistry under one roof.
We make quality dental care affordable with flexible payment options.
We are in-network with Aetna and Cigna dental PPO and work with most other dental PPO plans as an out-of-network provider. We file claims on your behalf and provide benefit estimates before treatment.
We offer 0% financing options, allowing you to break down treatment costs into manageable monthly payments that fit your budget.
No insurance? Our membership discount plan covers preventive care and offers reduced fees on restorative and cosmetic treatments with no deductibles or waiting periods.
Questions? Contact our office to discuss your insurance coverage and financing options.
Rivers Dentistry is located in the heart of Carbondale, Colorado, serving patients from Aspen and Basalt to Glenwood Springs, Newcastle, Rifle, and Gypsum. Our office is easily accessible from Highway 82, and we welcome patients from throughout Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle Counties who are looking for a dental team that puts comfort and quality first.
Preventive and routine care keeps your smile healthy. Our general dentistry services include cleanings, exams, and minor treatments that prevent major problems.
