Meet Our Team

Nicole
Hygienist

Nicole brings a refined, patient-centered approach to dental hygiene, combining clinical excellence with an elevated standard of care. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from the Community College of Denver in 2016, graduating with honors, and she has since pursued advanced training in periodontal therapy and cosmetic dentistry. 

Known for her gentle touch and attention to detail, Nicole is dedicated to creating a comfortable, seamless experience tailored to each patient’s individual needs. She is passionate about preventative health and utilizes the latest technology to support long-term wellness, while ensuring every visit feels both efficient and personalized.

A Colorado native, Nicole enjoys spending time in the mountains, snowboarding and exploring the outdoors with her husband, Matthew, and their two dogs, Rona and Ruca. She currently resides in Aspen where she embraces an active, outdoor lifestyle.

Nicole Rana
Elena Velez Lead Dental Assistant aspen co

Elena
Lead Dental Assistant

Elena is from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. There she enjoyed being part of a family restaurant and never got tired of going to the beach! During High School she moved to South Florida and in her 20’s she became certified as a Dental Assistant. Over the next 19 years Elena worked with an exceptional dentist who mentored her and deepened her passion for dentistry. Together they participated in many leading-edge continuing education seminars. 

Elena has lived in Colorado since 2011. She spent 6 years in Summit County, and the last 3 years in the Roaring Fork Valley, appreciating the opportunity to work with Dr. Turchin. She has been blessed with 2 children: Daniel and Liani, and most recently her first grandchild, Oliver! Elena‘s interests and activities include mediation, yoga, and mindfulness; paddle boarding, camping, and hiking – loving the awesome beauty of Colorado. When possible she enjoys visits to Florida to play with her grandson, or Puerto Rico to enjoy the pristine beaches and her extended family.

Bryan
Dental Assistant

Bryan is a dentist who graduated from Antonio Nariño University in Bogotá, Colombia. 

He moved to the Roaring Fork Valley a few years ago. Bryan enjoys the high standards of aesthetics and techniques in the office, and loves helping to create harmonious and natural smiles, which encourages him to continue working with this wonderful profession.

Bryan has a daughter named Amelia and a wonderful wife, Juliana, who is a teacher at Basalt Elementary School. In his free time Bryan enjoys snowboarding, rafting, motorcycling and music.

Bryan Pardo Dental Assistant aspen co

Priscila
Dental Assistant

Priscilla is a skilled dental assistant who completed her training here in Aspen under Dr. Turchin. She enjoys working in a practice that values high-quality care and attention to detail, and takes pride in helping create healthy, natural smiles while ensuring each patient feels comfortable and cared for.

Known for her warm and calming presence, Priscilla is dedicated to making every visit a smooth and positive experience. 

Originally from Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua Mexico, Priscilla now calls Carbondale home. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. 

Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, EDM music festivals, long walks with her Alaskan/Malamute, practicing karate and spending time with family and friends.

Margarett
Patient Concierge & Operations Manager

Margarett curates the exceptional experience our patients love, ensuring every interaction feels personal and thoughtful. With a background in luxury business operations, she brings a high level of organization and attention to detail to your care.

She is deeply committed to anticipating patient needs and creating a warm, welcoming environment where every detail is handled with precision. From coordinating care to optimizing the behind the scenes flow, Margarett plays an integral role in delivering a truly elevated standard of service.

Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Margarett now calls Aspen home. 

Outside of the office she enjoys travel, wellness, painting, aesthetics and spending time with family. 

Margarett

This gentleman desired a brighter smile, but wanted a natural look to suit his face. New veneers were handcrafted to look completely natural, and his smile was designed to better support his face.

A long time Aspenite didn’t like her two front teeth. After proper analysis and a Smile Test DriveTM we determined it was a more complex problem than just two teeth. Her bite had destroyed her teeth and smile, and aged her face. So we fixed her bite and smile using our Ageless Smile algorithm, which turned back the clock.

This 40 something Aspen and Sydney resident presented looking for a better smile. Because after 2 rounds of Invisalign and plenty of whitening, he was still left wanting. With almost no preparation of his teeth we were able to add the length, prominence, broadness on sides and the shade his smile was wanting for resulting in a more youthful attractive smile and fuller lips. He is ecstatic about his new smile! The Ageless Smile Algorithm nailed it again.

This hospital exec traveled for a couple of hours in search of the smile of her dreams. Her lack of tooth display was due to a skeletal issue known as an impacted and retrognathic maxilla, which means her upper jaw was too far up and back causing her smile to show less tooth volume and less lip support than ideal. We designed a new smile to correct that deficiency by making her teeth longer and building them out for more tooth support. Now she shows a more attractive and youthful amount of tooth display that is in harmony with her lower lip. She loves her new smile which gives her renewed confidence every day.

Unhappy with the size of her smile and her local dentist’s attempt to bond a little more length, this Florida woman came to Aspen to receive The

Ageless SmileTM. Traditional dentistry would have referred her for Jaw Surgery in order to bring her upper jaw down and forward to show more teeth. Although this was discussed, the patient chose the non-surgical route which gave a near surgical result for her esthetics and bite. Tooth display at smile and at rest are some of the main determinants in guessing ones age. She now shows a more youthful amount of tooth, which takes years off of her look.

Our favorite Miami Housewives star, interior designer, and hotelier was just back in our office for his new smile. Exactly like the temporaries but the brighter shade he chose. In fact, this is our very brightest shade that he saw on his dear friend and fell in love with, and why he came to us to begin with. He has been looking for a decade for someone who could give him a super bright smile that still looked natural. It’s all in the natural tooth form, texture, and translucency. He loves his new smile and commented after each visit that he was amazed that he felt like he had no work done after each appointment as he had no pain or sensitivity. Another great Ageless Smile!