Dan Thousand, DDS, MSD
Dr. Thousand attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he studied sleep medicine and was a teacher’s assistant for anatomy and physiology for three years. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2015, going on to complete his Periodontal Surgical Residency and certification in 2018 that focused on implant surgeries, bone regeneration and periodontal laser treatment. He continues his education regularly to keep up with the latest advances in periodontics and dentistry, being a part of two Spear study clubs for implants and hygiene, as well as another that collaborates between osseous surgery, periodontics and orthodontics. He also attends other meetings and events focused on laser treatment, bone regeneration and 3D printing. Dr. Thousand is also a proud member of the American Dental Association®, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, the Western Society of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.
Dr. Thousand has been practicing in Centennial, Colorado, for over five years. His goal is to provide the best and most comfortable outcomes for his patients to treat their gum disease, gum recession, bone loss and replacing their missing teeth. He is stoked to be working at Periodontal Associates and is eager to provide you with the periodontal care you need and deserve.
Dr. Thousand is married to his wife, Liz, and has a daughter named Maren. He has multiple family members who work in dentistry and periodontics, including his dad, uncle, brother and multiple cousins. In his free time, he enjoys sky diving, base jumping, paragliding, rock climbing, scuba diving, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, camping and mountaineering.