Welcome to
Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry
Located
in the magnificent Vail Valley in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry utilizes the
most advanced technology available in general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry today.
Dr. James Harding and his dedicated and talented staff represents the very best in each
of their fields. Their expertise is enhanced several times each
year by continuing education that enables them to remain on the
forefront of modern cosmetic dentistry as well as general dentistry. Our mission is to make your environment
and your experience as warm, friendly and relaxing as possible.
Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry offers general
dentistry and cosmetic dentistry services and specializes in:
We hope you will utilize this site not only to learn more about
Dr. James Harding, Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry and our services, but also to educate yourself about cosmetic dentistry and answer questions
you might have about today's dental techniques and products.
If you are a new patient or new to the Vail Valley, you can also acquire
new patient forms to help speed up the registration process
for your first visit to The Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry.
Dr. James J. Harding
As one of the Vail Valley's first cosmetic dentists, Dr. James Harding has been practicing General Dentistry and Cosmetic
Dentistry for over a decade. His philosophy of health care is simple…
Provide the client with a warm, caring environment as far removed
from today's world of insurance driven healthcare as possible.
This philosophy is why Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry exists and why over the past seven years in the Vail Valley,
Dr. James Harding has become recognized as one of 'The Vail Valley's Best Dentists'.
 Dr. Harding attended undergraduate school at the University of
North Carolina-Chapel Hill and did his initial dental studies at
the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is a graduate
of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. where he is now on staff as one of their clinical instructors.
The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies is the nation's
foremost center for teaching state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry techniques as well as neuro-muscular dentistry and TMJ treatment.
As an integral part of the continuing education process within the
dental profession, the Institute and its staff have long been recognized
as the source of many of these techniques, including: dental implants, dental veneers, bonding, crowns and other aspects of performing full smile makeovers.
Dr. Harding was also one of the first graduates of the Institute's
advanced 'full mouth reconstruction' curriculum. This new dental
technology enables the dentist to restore a patient's smile to its
natural form by correcting crooked or missing teeth, gaps, discoloration
and other symptoms common to most people. Currently, there are fewer
than one hundred dentists in the country trained in these procedures
and with the technology to use them.
Dr. Harding is president of the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics and is a member of numerous
professional organizations including: the American Dental Association,
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The Colorado Dental Society, The American Academy of General Dentistry and the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics. Dr. Harding has also served as a facilitator for the North Carolina
Alliance for the Preservation of Private Care and is a graduate
and presenter at the Schuster
Center for Professional Development.
Dr. Harding is the owner of High Country Imaging, a mobile head and neck CAT scan business, serving New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.
When not at the office or teaching, Dr. Harding can be found mountain biking,
camping or skiing with his wife Lynda, their two daughters and and their dog Camille.
Jennifer Fossen
Patient Treatment Coordinator
Originally from Minnesota, Jenny attended school and attained her CDA (certified dental assistant) accreditation in Port Charlotte, Florida. After several years with a practice there, she made the move to the Vail Valley, where she now assists Dr. James Harding at Vail Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry.
With the expansion of the practice, Jenny has been able to apply her decade of experience with modern general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry procedures to fill the newly created position of Patient Treatment Coordinator. In this role, Jenny helps patients through the consultation and treatment planning process by providing a comprehensive and cohesive treatment plan that will best suit each individual patient’s needs.
Jenny also takes part in continuing education through specialized courses at the Las Vegas Institute, including a specialization in bite analysis and treatment.
 Abbey Bergeron
Hygienist
Abbey grew up in the small town or Agyle, Minnessota. She received ar AAS degree at Minnesota State community and Technical college in Moorhead MN, graduating in 2004 with highest academic honors.
Since joining the staff at VVCAD, she has continued to expand her credentials by attending post-graduate dental educational programs at the Las Vegas Institute. Abbey takes pride in meeting the challenge of integrating the latest research and technology into each patient's visit, meeting their needs and providing them with optimal oral health.
When not in the office, Abbey takes advantage of the mountain lifestyle with plenty of snowboarding, biking and travelling.
Lynda Harding
Office Manager
Lynda Harding, Lynda began the educational process that would enable her to become an important contributor to the VVCAD team. Originally from Wisconsin and trained as an occupational therapist, she brings unique blend of clinical knowledge and people skills that are so important to the VVCAD philosophy of warm, caring, patient centered service. In addition to her duties as a dental assistant, Lynda also serves as one of our office managers.
She continues to expand her dental education on an ongoing basis by attending advanced dental courses at The Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies. Lynda spends her free time with Jim, their two girls and their dog Camille hiking, camping and biking.
 Charlene Trujillo
Dental Assistant
Originally from Michigan, Charlene attended school and attained her CDA accreditation in Macomb, Michigan.
After working for more than 15 years in Michigan, Charlene along with her husband and three children, found her way to Colorado where she has been practicing as a dental assistant for the last two years.
Charlene and her family spends summers camping, hiking, reading and skiing in the winter.
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