About Lydiatt and Duru Colorado Springs Family Dentistry

About Springs Dentistry

At the office of Springs Dentistry, we take the oral health of our patients very seriously and strive to provide an environment where our patients feel comfortable and confident about their treatments. We offer a range of affordable dental services to help patients throughout the Colorado Springs area maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for a lifetime. As your local dentists, Drs. Lydiatt, Duru, and Nye along with their dental staff, stand committed to offering personalized care and high quality dental services for the whole family. Drs. Lydiatt, Duru, and Nye will listen to your questions, discuss your concerns and thoroughly evaluate your treatment options and other oral health issues, so you are always well informed to make important decisions about your dental care treatment.

Our Doctors

Dr. John S. Lydiatt

Dr. Lydiatt graduated from the University of Nebraska Dental School in 1997 after earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is not only an award winning dentist, but also a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Lydiatt currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Pikes Peak Study Group. He also volunteers regularly at the K.I.N.D. (Kids in Need of Dentistry) Clinic in Colorado Springs. K.I.N.D. is a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children receive dentistry. Dr. Lydiatt and his wife Jenny, have three children Jack, Jayne and Jerry. In his free time he enjoys running, golfing and fly fishing.

Dr. Jessica L. Duru

Dr. Duru graduated from the University of Nebraska Dental School in 2011. She also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Duru is a member of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association and participates yearly in the Give Kids a Smile Day in February. Dr. Duru and her husband Frank welcomed their son Cameron in March of 2016 and are enjoying their time with him. In her free time, she likes to stay active and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Abby Nye

Dr. Nye received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan Dental School in 2016, after graduating from Michigan State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Dr. Nye furthered her dental training by completing the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. While she calls Michigan home, Dr. Nye is thrilled to be pursuing her dream of moving out west to Colorado. In her spare time, Dr. Nye enjoys traveling, watching college football & basketball (Go Green!), and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Vivian Wong

Dr. Wong grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Georgia State University, majoring in biology with a chemistry minor. After graduating summa cum laude, she attended New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, she was awarded the prestigious Alumni Association Prosthetic award. Dr. Wong then joined a dental practice in Washington D.C. before moving to Virginia and then to Colorado Springs. She thoroughly enjoys pediatric dentistry and is working to make root canals a specialty. She works hard to provide minimally invasive treatments and enjoys relating to patients, their family and life experiences. In her free time, Dr. Wong likes to travel internationally, especially to the Far East. She openly admits that she is a “foodie” seeking out dining experiences whenever she can.

Our Front Office Staff

Dawn

Dawn joined the practice in 2009 as our business manager. She has over 25 years experience in the dental field. She has three children and three grandchildren. She is originally from Minnesota, but has called Colorado Springs her home since 1999. She enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, watching reality TV shows and weekend getaways to Vegas.

Karla

Karla joined Lydiatt and Duru Family Dentistry November 2015 as our insurance coordinator. She has 15 years of dental experience. She has two teenagers whom she loves to spend time with. Karla enjoys traveling, crafting, biking, hiking and cooking.

Lyndsey

My name is Lyndsey. I have been with Springs Dentistry since early 2020. I am from Phoenix, Arizona. We just moved back recently in 2019. I am married with an adorable 7-year-old son. I am very artistic! You can see some of my work on the chalk boards in the office. My hobbies include baking cakes and cookies, creating works of art, shopping, and spending as much time with my family.

Precautious

Military brat here! For the last 22 years I lived in Anchorage, Alaska where I worked as a dental assistant. My doctor retired and I moved me and my 3 kids to Colorado. I have a 28-year-old son, 21-year-old daughter, 13-year-old daughter, and 3 beautiful grand kids. I am a foodie, love the outdoors, music, and movies. I am very happy go lucky and enjoy life!

Our Hygienists

Amanda

Amanda is originally from Illinois. The military brought her family to Colorado when she was 16, where she attended our local Air Academy High School. In 2011 she graduated from the dental hygiene program at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska. That same year she joined our practice. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters in Breckenridge. She also enjoys skiing, hiking and music.

Theresa

Theresa is a 2004 graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology. As the spouse of a US Army Veteran, Theresa has gained valuable experience in a variety of dental settings including small private practices, larger group practices, and a military clinic. Colorado has become the forever home to Theresa since the completion of her husband's military service in 2009. She enjoys camping, spending time with her husband and teenagers, and is passionate about fitness.

Sarah

Sarah is a native of Colorado. She obtained her Associates Degree in Dental hygiene from Pueblo Community College. Sarah has been a dental hygienist since 2002. She joined our team part time one year ago. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is seeing improvement in her patients’ oral health. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her hobbies are hiking with friends, camping and watching her kids play sports.

Heather

Heather was born and raised in Colorado, originally from Brighton. She joined our practice in June 2020. Heather graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at The Community College of Pueblo in 2016. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two year old son. She also enjoys playing tennis, softball, watching football and spending as much time with family as possible.

Ashley

Ashley, originally from Nebraska has been a hygienist here in Colorado Springs since 2006. She tries to spend her time enjoying everything in Colorado with her husband and 2 sons.

Our Dental Assistants

Pat

Pat joined the practice in 2003 and started in dentistry in 1974. She completed the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program at Pikes Peak Community College. She is married and has two grown daughters. She enjoys hiking, sewing and reading.

Jamee

Jamee moved to Colorado 6 years ago from Myrtle Beach where she trained to be an EDDA. She is married and has one son. She and her family enjoy snowboarding, scuba diving, and traveling together.

Shannon

Shannon has lived in Colorado Springs her whole life. Her and her husband, Michael, have been married for 12 years and have 3 children. In her free time, Shannon enjoys mountain biking, road biking, and almost anything outdoors. She is an animal lover and loves spending time with her 2 chihuahuas “Miklo” and “Nala” and her red tail boa “scully”. Shannon has been in the dental field for 19 years and her favorite part about dentistry is getting to know the patients and improving their smiles.