GENERAL Dentist In Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Joshua Carter
Dr. Carter grew up in Texas and graduated from Baylor University where he participated in the sailing club, marching band and joined Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He attended The University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas. While at Houston, he pledged Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity.
After his commission into the United States Air Force, Dr. Carter completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Dr. Carter served two additional years at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma where he became quite proficient in the surgical phases of dentistry. He has received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, dental surgery, and dental implants, and he holds a state license to perform IV conscious sedation. He is committed to taking continuing education courses that will keep him trained and skilled in the latest and best dentistry available anywhere.
Our experienced dentist, Dr. Carter belongs to the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, the Colorado Springs Dental Society, the Christian Dental Society, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, Spear Study Club and the Pikes Peak Dental Study Club.
Dr. Carter married his college sweetheart, Kathleen. They have a son and daughter, Riley and Kyla. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing, camping, and spending quality time with his family. One of Dr. Carter’s passions is helping underserved people throughout the world, and he has served on multiple medical mission trips.
GENERAL Dentist In Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Tom Rikli
Hi. I’m Dr Tom Rikli. I grew up in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in Medical Technology. After working as a Medical Technologist for a few years in Lincoln, Nebraska I attended and graduated from University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. I enjoyed a private practice in small town Ord, Nebraska before I relocated to Colorado Springs with my wife and family in 1991. I retired from full time private practice in Colorado Springs in 2019. Finding retirement somewhat unrewarding I accepted a position as a Staff Dentist in Trinidad, CO at Department of Correction. I traveled weekly to Trinidad for nearly two years. While this was quite rewarding professionally, the weekly travel proved to be quite tedious. Recently the opportunity to Join Dr. Josh Carter at Northgate Dental presented itself. This has proven to be a great opportunity and a perfect fit professionally.
My wife, Monica, and I have five children and eleven grandchildren. We enjoy travelling, hiking, spending time in our RV, and of course spending time with our grandchildren.
I have always had a passion for providing the highest quality dental care possible while utilizing the latest technology available. Keeping up with the latest continuing education and dental technology feeds the passion I have as a dentist. Developing relationships with our staff and with my patients has always been the fuel that feeds the fire for me in this profession. It is always rewarding to provide great dental care and it is also rewarding to be part of my patients lives. Being part of the Northgate Dental family is giving me the opportunity to continue to be a Dental professional and enjoy it more than ever.
GENERAL Dentist In Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Shawna Jackson
Dr. Shawna Jackson was born in Galveston, Texas on August 6 many years ago. She enlisted in the US Army in 1998 completing her training as a medical laboratory technician at both Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and Tripler Army Hospital in Oahu, Hawaii. She was awarded the Army Green to Gold scholarship in 2001 and became a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets where she earned her Basic Parachutist badge in 2004. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Baccalaureate of Science Degree in 2006.
Dr. Jackson was selected for the Navy Health Services Collegiate Program for Dental school. She graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Navy in 2010.
She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from Naval Station Great Lakes in 2011. After residency she was the Dental Officer aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) for 2 years where she deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of Aden earning her Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer device. In 2013, she returned to Great Lakes working at USS Osborne Prosthodontics Department where she provided chairside crowns for recruits.
She was selected for graduate training and received her Master’s of Science and Certificate in Operative Dentistry from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2018. In the summer of 2018, she served with the 13th Dental Company, 1st Dental Battalion at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, CA where she earned her Fleet Marine Force warfare device.
In 2021, she was selected to serve the position of Captain James A. Lovell FHCC Assistant AEGD Director, graduating two classes before being appointed to the AEGD Director role, graduating another two classes for a total of 25 residents mentored. The very AEGD residency she completed in 2011!
Dr. Jackson is married to Chris and they have two daughters, two dogs, and a leopard gecko. She loves spending time outdoors, cooking, refurbishing older furniture, and spending time with friends and family.