PREMIER DENTAL CARE - Key Persons

Dr. Sheridan completed his DMD at Roseman University in Salt Lake City, Utah before relocating to Colorado Springs. Dr. Sheridan enjoys the broad spectrum of challenges presented by general dentistry. In particular, he enjoys the unique combination of artistry and science that allows him to provide great patient experiences and outcomes. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors and playing guitar.

Dr. Nielson was born and raised in Arizona. His passion for outdoors and friendly communities brought him to Colorado. He enjoys spending his spare time outdoors with his beautiful wife and four kids camping, hiking, mountain biking, and OCR racing.

Dr. Mark Ferrari received his DDS from Marquette University in 1982, and his Certificate in Periodontics from Loyola University Dental School in 1986. He has teaching/lecturing and advanced training from the Misch Implant Institute. He specializes in comprehensive periodontal evaluations, non-surgical and osseous periodontal therapy, crown lengthening- esthetic and functional, tissue grafting, ridge augmentation, extractions and socket preservation, sinus grafting, frenectomies, and dental implants. Dr. Ferrari is a native Nevadan, born and raised in Reno. He worked as a Periodontist in Las Vegas for over 30 years. His wife Gerry is a dental hygienist who was his office manager for over 20 years. Dr. Ferrari enjoys spending time with his wife and three children- Katherine, Matthew, and Kevin. He enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, barbequing, and playing with his 2 beagles.

Dr. Miller grew up in California, attending both Gunn High School in Palo Alto and Marina High School in Huntington Beach. College included UCLA and UC Irvine. Dr. Miller received his Dental Degree from the University of California at San Francisco. He then practiced dentistry for seven years (5 of it with the Tuolumne Rural Indian Health Clinic) before returning to UCSF for his Orthodontic Specialty training. He had an orthodontic practice in Sunnyvale, California for many years. Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his wife and grandchildren. His hobbies include traveling, hiking, biking, and scuba diving.

Dr. Rush was born and raised in Erie Pennsylvania, he moved to Fort Lauderdale Florida after graduating high school to attend Nova Southeastern University where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology. He then attended Temple University in Philadelphia where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Dr. Rush then joined the Army where he served 2 years in South Korea and 2 years at Fort Carson, Colorado. In his free time he likes to spend time with his family, which includes his wife Miriam and 3 year old son Ronan. His interests are digital dentistry and providing the best patient experience possible.

Dr. Wright was born and raised in South Texas and attended college at Baylor University where he majored in Biology with a pre-healthcare focus. He then attended Midwestern University, Dr. Wright was born and raised in South Texas and attended college at Baylor University where he majored in Biology with a pre-healthcare focus. He then attended Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine in Arizona with an Air Force Health Professions Scholarship. He graduated dental school with multiple awards, high honors and was accepted to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training with the Air Force. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Wright entered active duty with the US Air Force and was stationed at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, TX. This is where he would continue his postgraduate education by completing his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) at the San Antonio Military OMS Residency Program. After graduating residency, he was stationed at RAF Lakenheath, UK for 3 years and then stationed at the USAF Academy, CO where he continues to serve. Dr. Wright is responsible for training the AEGD residents at USAFA in exodontia and IV sedation, as well as providing OMS care to the active duty population throughout the Colorado Military Health System. Dr. Wright practices full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. At Premier Dental Care, his focus is on dentoalveolar surgery including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and advanced bone grafting techniques. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Dr. Wright is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.