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.
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.
Kristie
Kristie joined the practice in June 2015. She is a native of Colorado, born and raised here in Colorado Springs. Se has been in the dental field for 17 years. She enjoys spending time with her family as well as the outdoors and staying fit.
Lance
Lance was born and raised here in Colorado Springs, CO. He has been married since August 2016 and has 3 fur babies named Takida, Scion and Rue. He graduated from dental assisting school in 2010, and has been in the dental field for the last 10 years. His experience includes work for a large dental insurance carrier, chairside dental assisting, and working front office. In his spare time, Lance enjoys going to the movies, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, working on his yard and spending quality time with friends and 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
Teri
Teri joined the practice in 2003. Originally from Wyoming, Teri was a dental assistant for 10 years and graduated from the dental hygiene program at Pueblo Community College in 1998. She is married and has two daughters and a granddaughter. Teri enjoys family, mountain biking, hiking and being outdoors.
Tori
Tori Phillips is one of our dental hygienists. Tori graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry with a Bachelors in Dental Hygiene in 1985 and has been associated with the office since then. She works part time now and enjoys the patient relationships she has made over the years. Tori and her husband Mike have 3 children, Liz, and twins Lance and Eve who all attend Palmer Ridge HS. Tori enjoys hiking,cycling, skiing, and sewing.
Sue
Sue graduated from the dental hygiene program at Pueblo Community College in 1984. Prior to that, she was a dental assistant for 8 years. She joined our practice in 2001. Her family includes her husband, four sons and two grandchildren.
She enjoys playing golf and tennis, hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.
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.
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.
Kim
Kim has called Colorado Springs her home for the last 25 years. She graduated from the Pueblo Community College Dental Hygiene program in 2013 and started working at Springs Dentistry in 2018. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two puppies. She also enjoys hiking, crafting, and camping.
Alicia
Alicia served in the United States Army on active duty for six years as a dental specialist. Following her time in service, she recieved an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from Ivy Tech Community College in 2014, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Dental Hygiene from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2016. She is also currently pursuing a Master of Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University. She has experience providing dental hygiene care in very diverse settings, including military posts overseas and in the United States, periodontal practices, general dentistry practices, dental hygiene and dental assisting educational programs, and volunteer service in Colorado and Honduras. Alicia enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, hiking, four-wheeling, and skiing. She also loves spending time with her husband and animals
Michelle
Originally from Mississippi, Michelle moved to the Springs in June of 2016 due to military transfer. Michelle has been practicing dental hygiene since she graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 1999. Due to her husband Shane's Navy career, she has benefited from the opportunity to work with dentists all over the United States. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, singing, and baking as well as spending time with her two daughters, Kalee 17 and Braelyn 9, who are very active in musical theater, ballet, and gymnastics.
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.
Allie
Allison obtained her CDA in 2002 in Maryland, then acquired her
EFDA(Expanded Fuctions Dental Assistant) certification in 2005 in Denver.
Allison is dedicated in providing exemplary dentistry for all patients. Her
goal is to make your dental experience enjoyable.
Allison loves to spend time with her son as they enjoy bowling, bike riding,
and playing chess.
Bre Aunna
Bre Aunna is an Arizona Native she has lived in Colorado for 15 Years. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute and has been a Dental Assistant for a year and half continuing her education in September she received her EDDA (Expanded Duty Dental Assistant). Bre Aunna has always wanted to join the medical field and help others acknowledge the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Her hobbies include Hiking, Hammocking, winter sports, almost anything outdoors.
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.
Brittney
Brittney joined the practice the beginning of 2019 after being a CNA for eleven years. Originally from Houston Texas, and moved to Colorado in 2004. She looks forward to to continuing her career in the dental field. She enjoys football, spending time with family, and karaoke.
Shania
Shania joined the practice in the beginning of 2019. She has lived in Colorado most of her life and attended Colorado Dental Assisting School last year. She hopes to go back to school next year for dental hygiene. She enjoys spending her time in the mountains with friends and family skiing, camping and riding ATVs.