Meet Connor Rivers, DMD

Meet Connor Rivers, DMD in Carbondale

I have been drawn to dentistry from a very young age, knowing that I always wanted to help people with their smile and I also always wanted to live in a mountain town near good skiing/snowboarding. Undergoing orthodontics as an adolescent solidified my passion for dentistry and orthodontics and strengthened my desire to help patients achieve a confident smile, because I know what it did for myself.

I love helping patients with all aspects of general dentistry and have committed myself to a varied approach to practicing dentistry, and am constantly learning more to better serve the community.

Education and Continuing Education

  • Bachelor of Science - Biology from Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine – Midwestern University – Illinois
  • Residency in General Dentistry (GPR) - UMKC/Truman Medical Centers, Lakewood, MO

Dentistry’s knowledge base, like so many other areas in the world today, is changing rapidly. Continuing education plays an important role in delivering excellence. My team and I are committed to making it a vital part of our office.

During the course of the 12 month general practice residency I completed, I received advanced training in IV conscious sedation, endodontics, dental implants, prosthetics, and oral surgery.

Throughout the year I am taking various continuing education courses to continue my lifelong journey of learning and to become the best clinician that I can. In addition to standalone CE courses, I am a member of the Western Slope Spear Study Club. Spear Education is a nationally recognized comprehensive CE curriculum focused on providing superior esthetic results that rest on a biologically sound and functional foundation.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association
  • Colorado Dental Association
  • Western State Dental Association
  • Dental Lifetime Network
  • Colorado Mission of Mercy
  • Spear Education Western Slope Study Club

Outside the Office

Being from Southwest Missouri, I have always had respect for nature and appreciated mountain biking, lake activities, and small town living. In my free time I enjoy playing music, mountain biking, snowboarding, and cross training for these activities. I also enjoy spending time with my family and keeping up with current trends in dentistry.