Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Andrew Kelson

Dr. Kelson has small hands but a big heart. With a gentle touch and friendly demeanor, he loves helping patients find their best smile. He’s also a strong supporter of our community.

Education

Dr. Kelson studied Business Information Systems at Brigham Young University. He obtained his dental degree at The Ohio State University where he worked closely with faculty members on research projects and graduated Cum Laude in 2005. He continued to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at the University of Michigan. During this time he gained a wealth of experience while applying comprehensive care to complex cases. He also learned the art of diplomacy and communication to bring Buckeyes and Wolverines together. He is an educator at heart and is involved in several organizations that promote continual learning.

Treatment Philosophy

As a dentist who guides generations to healthy smiles, Dr. Kelson is focused on providing affordable dentistry that is comprehensive and forward looking. He believes each patient should own and understand their individual health care, and as a physician of the oral cavity, he serves to share information to help them make informed decisions.

Interests

Dr. Kelson keeps busy at home as a husband and father of two children. He also enjoys the outdoors while cycling, reading, and computers. He has been learning more about genealogy and will confess he is a self-proclaimed nerd!

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Jameson Ribbens

Focused on delivering compassionate and effective care that helps optimize his patient’s oral health and smiles, Dr. Ribbens devotes himself to making dental visits comfortable, efficient, and fun!

Education

Dr. Jameson Ribbens grew up in Green Bay, WI, and graduated with a degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Minnesota. He then moved to Baltimore, MD, for research projects in genetic medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. He returned to Minneapolis to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota in 2017. He has been practicing dentistry for five years and is currently serving as the treasurer for the Boulder County Dental Society.

Treatment Philosophy

Dedicated to providing conservative, empathetic, and proactive services that enable his patients to achieve and maintain excellent oral health, Dr. Ribbens is focused on helping each person in his care feel confident in their smiles. He loves getting to know his patients and is thrilled to be part of a team that prioritizes delivering friendly, skilled, and high-quality dentistry.

Interests

Away from the practice, Dr. Ribben loves spending quality time with his wife, Diedre, their son, Callahan, and their pets, Oswald and Bianchi. Having lived in our town since 2019, he loves being so close to the mountains, and enjoys cycling, skiing, and playing guitar as often as he can.

Our core values

Our core values (Accountability, Communication, Education, Discipline, Gratitude, and Integrity) support our office vision (Do More, Be More, and Give More) that allows us to have impact in our community (Best place to work, generous spirit, patient centric, Faith, Industry Leader, Healthy Living)

Why The Lighthouse?

Representing a beacon of light that helps patients navigate the path to optimum oral health, we chose a lighthouse to remind each person in our care that we’re here to help guide them to a healthy smile at a pace they feel comfortable with.
We’re committed to walking with you on your journey to a healthy, strong, and confident smile, and we’re grateful for your trust in us along the way!

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