At Denver Restorative Dentistry, you’ll be seen by Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Chertok and Gittins, our skilled prosthodontists. If you didn’t know, prosthodontists are dentists with three additional years of education and training beyond dental school in the restoration of missing and damaged teeth. It is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association®. This means that Dr. Taylor Goggins and Dr. Brian Aguirre have all the formal dental training to better serve you, whether you need a filling, a denture, an implant or a full-mouth reconstruction. We work hard to restore and enhance the way that your smile looks and functions.
Dr. Goggins is originally from Houston, Texas, and moved away briefly to attend Brigham Young University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He took two years off from pursuing his education to serve a church mission in Mexico City, where he became fluent in Spanish. He then returned to Texas to study at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. During his dental studies, he received numerous awards and accolades, including scholarships and research grants, and held multiple leadership positions, including president of the Hispanic Student Dental Association. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Science degree, Dr. Goggins completed a three-year residency program at Baylor College of Dentistry. He also is a former clinical assistant professor at Baylor College of Dentistry Department of Restorative Sciences.
Dr. Goggins and his wife love spending time with their three girls, exploring the mountains in both the winter and summer, skiing, and hiking. The four leading ladies in his life keep him quite busy with their passions for traveling, reading and art.
Dr. Aguirre attended The University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em!) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He then moved to Dallas to attend Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry, where he attained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and met Dr. Goggins! During this time, his growing interest in more complex procedures led him to further his training in a prosthodontic residency. He obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificate in Prosthodontics from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry, where he received advanced training in all aspects of advanced implant and restorative dentistry. He also is a former clinical assistant professor at Baylor College of Dentistry Department of Restorative Sciences.
The Aguirre family currently resides in Broomfield with their son, Jackson, and two dachshunds, Bubby and Willie. Colorado has always held a special place in Dr. Aguirre’s heart; it was here that he proposed to his high school sweetheart, Amber. In his spare time, you can find Dr. Aguirre on the local mountain bike trails. He also claims to be a dental photographer – ask him about it!
Dr. John Gittins always had a love for science and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Weber State University. He attended Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2011. He was awarded a scholarship with the U.S Army and was one of four dentists accepted into the Army’s Prosthodontics Residency Training Program at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. After completing his residency in 2015, he served as the Chief of Prosthodontics and Dental Technology at Fort Riley, Kansas. There, he was instrumental in the care of soldiers and the mentorship of over 30 general dentists.
John was inducted as a Diplomat by the American Board of Prosthodontics following the completion of his board exams in 2015. This is the highest honor a specialist can be awarded. He is one of only 1,000 worldwide.
After his military commitment was complete, he began teaching prosthodontics at the Roseman University College of Dental Medicine while also maintaining a private practice. He is loved by both his patients and students and genuinely cares for each one of them.
John met his wife, Jessica, while attending Weber State University, and they married in 2002. They have four beautiful children: Harper, Holland, Haisley and Hatcher. John loves having fun with his family, exploring nature and eating good food. He has three life rules. First, whatever you do, do it with passion. Second, don’t take yourself too seriously. And third, take time with the people you love.
Dr Chertok studied Biology at University of Illinois in Chicago before receiving a Master of Health Sciences at West Virginia University. He attended dental school at West Virginia University where he continued his education and training with a Master of Science and Certificate in Prosthodontics. A specialty in prosthodontics enables Dr. Chertok to perform high level, complex rehabilitative oral care. He enjoys the functional and esthetic challenges involved in prosthodontic care and strives to maintain this level of care with an ethical and personal perspective.
Originally hailing from Yerucham, Israel, Dr. Chertok was drawn to the social and environmental beauty of Colorado. He just moved to the Virginia Vale area with his wife, Dahlia, and children, Lielle and Noam. They are excited for new adventures as we explore the area. When he is not working, you can find him road-biking, hiking, skiing and spending time with his family.
Our inviting prosthodontists in Broomfield, Colorado, can help you achieve a healthier smile. The doctors at Denver Restorative Dentistry are experts in restorative and cosmetic dentistry with specialized expertise in implants, dentures, crowns, veneers and full-mouth reconstruction. The doctors have helped hundreds of patients get the smile they deserve. You can schedule your appointment on our website or by calling our office at 303-586-1019.