SERVING HARVEY PARK • CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Harvey Park residents can visit Star Dental at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232, northwest of much of the neighborhood. Compare family, preventive, weekend and urgent dental care in one helpful guide.
LOCAL VISIT PLANNING
A family dental office should be able to explain how visits change with age and need. Children may need an introductory examination, preventive guidance and monitoring of developing teeth. Adults may need gum evaluation, restoration of damaged teeth or replacement of missing teeth. Older adults may have medication, dry-mouth, mobility or denture concerns that affect the plan.
Coordinating several appointments can be convenient, but it requires accurate information when scheduling. Tell the team the number of patients, ages, whether anyone has pain, and whether each person is new or established. The office can explain what combinations are possible based on the clinical needs and available time.
Being open Saturday and Sunday gives Harvey Park families another option when weekday schedules are difficult. Weekend appointments are available for preventive, family and urgent concerns. Calling ahead helps the team match the visit time to your needs.
DENTAL SERVICES
MAKING AN INFORMED CHOICE
Preventive visits usually include an examination and, when appropriate, a cleaning and needed X-rays. The dentist evaluates current oral health and discusses next steps. A patient with active gum disease, significant decay or acute pain may need a different sequence from someone who is stable and simply due for routine care.
Restorative care addresses damaged, decayed or missing teeth. Fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extraction and dentures solve different problems and have different tradeoffs. Conservative treatment means preserving healthy tooth structure when clinically reasonable, not avoiding necessary care or promising that every tooth can be saved.
Urgent visits prioritize diagnosis, pain, infection and function. If a tooth is cracked or painful, the dentist needs an examination and sometimes imaging before recommending repair, root canal care, extraction, referral or observation. Online descriptions cannot establish the safest choice.
URGENT DENTAL CONCERNS
Star Dental is open seven days. Call 303-222-1414 to describe symptoms and ask about current availability before traveling from Harvey Park.
BENEFITS, LANGUAGE AND ACCESS
Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid and many PPO plans. The office verifies individual eligibility and benefits and discusses expected responsibility after the recommended care is known. Insurance does not determine which treatment is clinically appropriate.
Spanish-speaking staff, free onsite parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance support different household needs. Share medical conditions, allergies and current medications, because oral surgery, infection management and other dental decisions may depend on this information.
VISITING STAR DENTAL
Confirm the appointment time and destination: 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232. Use live directions for the route that best fits your starting point. Arrive with enough time for new-patient forms if this is the first visit.
The office is open Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Friday–Sunday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Bring current benefit information and any relevant records, but do not delay an urgent call solely because records are unavailable.
INSIDE STAR DENTAL
Preview our welcoming reception area and modern treatment rooms before your visit.
DENTIST AT STAR DENTAL
Dr. Menina provides general dental care for children and adults with an emphasis on clear explanations and conservative treatment when clinically appropriate. Learn about her education, leadership experience and approach to care on her profile.
PATIENT QUESTIONS
Star Dental is at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232, northwest of much of Harvey Park. Use current directions from your starting point.
Yes. The practice welcomes children, adults and older adults. Appointment length and recommended care depend on each patient’s age, history and current needs.
The team can discuss coordinating appointments for several family members. The number of patients, visit type and current schedule determine what can be arranged.
Yes. Regular Sunday hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call for current appointment availability.
RELATED LOCAL GUIDES
Ask about current appointments, urgent availability, Medicaid or insurance verification, or help in Spanish.
