Meet Our Doctors
Your Smile Headquarters
Dr. Joshua Erickson
Orthodontist & Pediatric Dentist, DDS MSD
His distinctive training gives him the ability to achieve the ultimate goal of creating healthy, beautiful, and confident smiles for your child, all in one specialized location. Designed with your children in mind, our cozy and fun environment combined with caring staff makes our office feel like your child’s dental home.
Dr. Josh’s extensive training and gentle, positive approach will make even the most apprehensive child feel relaxed and comfortable.
- University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA Doctorate degree (DDS), graduating with honors
- University of Washington’s School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Seattle, WA Orthodontic Specialty Certificate
- Masters in the Science of Dentistry (MSD)
- Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthodontics
- University of Tennessee’s School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Memphis, TN
- Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Certificate
- Board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Continuing education is paramount as he provides comprehensive care in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Josh maintains active membership in all pertinent local and national professional organizations relating to his specialties.
Dr. Josh is married to his wonderful wife, Teresa, and has three daughters. He enjoys taking advantage of all the activities Colorado has to offer, including, swimming, tennis, mountain biking, and adventure racing. He is also an avid BYU, Broncos, and Nuggets fan.
Our team consists of a caring group of professionals who strive to make you and your child as comfortable as possible in one specialized location during your visit with us.
Dr. Luke Carubia
Pediatric Dentist, DDS, MS, MBA
Dr. Luke was born and raised in Monument, CO. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2015. He then completed a residency specializing in Pediatric Dentistry and Masters of Oral Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from LSU.
Dr. Luke is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and Colorado Dental Association. He maintains a certification in basic, pediatric and adult advanced life support.
Dr. Luke’s passion for helping children stemmed from his own experience of having extensive dental treatment at a very young age. He finds great reward in helping children and their parents navigate through their early dental care and education.
When Dr. Luke is not practicing dentistry, he loves spending time with his wife Melissa and Goldendoodle Charlie. They recently welcomed a baby girl named Madelyn, who has quickly stolen their heart. His hobbies include snowboarding, camping, trail riding, hiking, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He looks forward to giving back to the community that has given him so much!
Dr. Anila Poravanthattil
Pediatric Dentist, DDS
Dr. Anila grew up in the coastal town of Mombasa, Kenya. She got a chance to connect with her ancestral roots in India when she attended Dental School there. Marriage eventually brought her to American shores where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Over the course of her training and growth as a dental professional, she sensed a growing penchant to work with children which solidified her desire to spend her life helping children. This eventually led her to complete her pediatric specialty training at the Children’s Hospital, Colorado.
She is excited to make Colorado her home and serve the community here and is a passionate advocate for every child. Dr. Anila is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Dental Society, and Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Connecting with families and building relationships with them is part of what I love about pediatric dentistry! It gives me a special sense of joy and purpose in helping children gain their self-esteem and confidence through their smiles while getting to know each child as a person and seeing them grow and mature in their own unique ways! I love what I do and I’m humbled to be entrusted with your child’s smile.
Dr. Ross Schwartz
Orthodontist, DDS, MSD
Dr. Ross Schwartz was born and grew up in South Florida. He spent 8 years in Gainesville, Florida attending the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2013. Dr. Ross then began practice as a general dentist for 4 years before going back to residency to pursue his passion for orthodontics. He attended the University of Colorado and earned a certificate of orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry in 2020. He was awarded the Rocky Mountain Orthodontics scholarship recognizing the resident of the year at graduation. After spending the 2.5 years of residency in amazing Colorado, he decided this was his forever home.
Dr. Ross is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He also maintains memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. He firmly believes that orthodontics is the perfect combination of arts, science, and interaction with the local community which makes it a perfect fit for him. He loves helping to provide his patients with confident and beautiful smiles.
When Dr. Ross is not busy making smiles he is spending time with his soulmate and wife Jess, his fraternal twin boys Cal and Everett, and his newborn daughter Daphne. He enjoys running and hiking and can always be found around the neighborhood on bikes and walking his blue heeler rescue Maisie!
