Learn More About Foothills Family Dental

about us

Our Fort Collins dentists are committed to making dental care accessible for all individuals. Through our in-office dental benefits plan, individuals without insurance can still receive preventive dental care
Foothills Family Dental is proud to meet the oral health needs of patients from the Fort Collins area. For more information about our dental services, contact our dental practice today. We are conveniently located in Old Town Fort Collins, just south of Mulberry on College Avenue.

Our Top Priority Is Giving Our Patients Happier, Healthier and Brighter Smiles: ‍

To better help our patients get their best smiles and achieve optimal oral health, our Fort Collins dentists offer a wide range of dental procedures, each of which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients.
Through one-on-one consultations and in-depth treatment explanations, our patients are able to better understand the condition of their smiles and select dental care that contributes to their long-term oral health.
In addition to comprehensive cleanings and preventive care for all of our patients, Foothills Family Dental offers several specialty procedures tailored to help patients enhance their natural smiles.

‍Specialty care at our Fort Collins dental offices includes:

Implant Dentistry, including bone grafting, implant preparation, and restoration.
Restorative Dentistry, including full and partial dentures, fixed bridges, implant-supported dentures, and crowns.
Cosmetic Treatments, such as veneers, crowns, composite fillings, teeth whitening, and Invisalign®.
TMJ Treatment with same-day oral appliances Sleep apnea therapy with TAP appliances Sophisticated diagnostic tools (Dexis Carivu, Diagnodent, etc.) .

As a family-oriented practice, we believe in teaching proper oral hygiene skills from the moment your child can hold a toothbrush. Learning how to properly care for his or her teeth early can help ensure lifelong oral health for your child. From teaching children about how their diet affects their teeth, to protecting their teeth by applying sealants, our pediatric dental services help young patients learn the right way to maintain a healthy smile as they transition from baby teeth to permanent teeth.

meet the doctor

Dr. Richard J. Pass

Dr. Richard is thrilled to be in Fort Collins, CO. He is married to Binita, his beautiful wife; they have a son, an adorable boy named Elliot and two wonderful daughters, Simran and Aurelia. Richard is proud to run this terrific dental practice that has been in Fort Collins for over 20 years. Richard feels extremely privileged to be part of such a fantastic dental office with such brilliant staff.
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Richard was born in Yorkshire England. He grew up in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and in Kansas City. Richard graduated cum laude from the Pembroke Hill School in 1999. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with distinction and honors from the University of Kansas.
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He scored in the top 0.3% in the nation on the National Board Dental Examination on clinical science. Richard graduated cum laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, one of the top-ranked dental schools in the United States. He is a graduate of the implant preceptorship and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the world’s largest dental implant organization. Richard also has special training in gum grafting to treat areas of recession and gum disease. He has provided mission work as far away as the Philippines. He loves playing sports, staying fit, and flying.

our patients say

Krause Comprehensive Dental Care Reviews

our patients say

Highly recommended. The entire team cares for your dental needs diligently. They let you know up front what they will do, what they did and recommend maintenance plan until next visit. Dr. called me in the evening after oral surgery and asked me how I was feeling. That made me more assured I was in good hands. Since I have relocated to Fort Collins, Foothills Dental Has taken good care of me and my whole family.

Frank R

our patients say

All of my experiences at Foothills have been absolutely wonderful. The staff is so caring and takes their time, checking in with me throughout each of my appointments. They truly are invested in the health of their patients. Best dentist I've ever been to!

Cameron A

our patients say

I am a new patient at Foothills Family Dental and had my first appointment yesterday. The staff is welcoming and attentive and the office itself is very updated, clean and lovely. I was seen by Dr. and was impressed by his demeanor, thoroughness, knowledge, and skill. I highly recommend this practice!

Lynn J

our patients say

Dr. is wonderful! Very personable, does multiple screenings for oral cancer, gingivitis, sleep apnea, GERD, and more that I have never had before! He gets to know the patients and is very kind. I would definitely recommend him! This was my first dentist appointment away from my parents and I felt very comfortable and safe!

Faith P

our patients say

By far my most pleasant dental experience!! The doctor actually asked me questions a gave a thorough examination. Every other place I've been to, the dentists pops in for 45 seconds to look in my mouth and I never see them again. Dr. Pass was excellent and kind. My hygienist was also great. She was thorough but gentle. I will continue to come here. Would highly recommend.

Savannah N

our patients say

Best experience I've had at a dental office in my life. Excellent cleaning, thorough information and very personable. This will be our Colorado dentist as long as we are here!!

Josh D