Meet Dr Friedman Orthodontist

Dr. Jennifer Ann Friedman, DMD, MS | Orthodontist

Dr. Friedman is an experienced orthodontist with a passion for providing excellent, high-quality orthodontic treatment while showing her patients great care and compassion. She prides herself on taking the time to listen to and answer every patient’s questions or concerns.

She has a special interest in providing Early Orthodontic Treatment for Kids to her growing patients to prevent more invasive treatment in the future. She is also dedicated to helping patients breathe better their entire lives by opening their airways through jaw orthopedics. Her other special interest is to soothe TMJ (jaw joint) or facial pain symptoms that may be caused by the bite via decreasing pressure on the chewing system by improving the bite. Regardless of what the patient’s unique needs may be, however, Dr. Friedman enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Dr. Friedman stays up-to-date on the latest advancements in order to provide the most current treatment options for her patients. She recognizes that her patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in her and her team. That is just one of the many reasons why she values each and every patient relationship. Whether you receive interceptive treatment, comprehensive treatment, Invisalign, braces, or accelerated orthodontics, Dr. Friedman will have you looking great and feeling great in no time!

Dr. Friedman completed her orthodontic residency, obtaining a Certificate of Orthodontics, in 2010 at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Masters of Science in Anatomical and Neurobiological Sciences (MS) in 2008 at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, where she was born and raised. Her B.A. is from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004. Dr. Friedman obtained her Master’s degree while performing pioneering research in the Dental Sleep Apnea field. Her breakthrough research was published in 2009, as well as her research on facial features on airway restriction has been quoted over 50 times in subsequent airway research articles. She has lectured to over a dozen dental and orthodontic organizations on airway and sleep apnea topics.

Dr. Friedman grew up immersed in art and music, taking two hours of art every day in high school, playing the viola since she was five years old, and singing soprano in choir from the age of 13. She lives with her husband, Ronen, and her cuddly standard poodle, Lilah, in the mountains of Golden. The three of them enjoy rock climbing together when they get a break from working hard at West Arvada Orthodontics. Dr. Friedman is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association.

More About Dr. Friedman Orthodontist

What Makes Dr. Friedman Smile?

Experiencing the beauty of nature

The Most Rewarding Thing About Being An Orthodontist:

The most rewarding thing about Dr. Friedman’s work is improving the lives of children through orthodontic treatment. Helping to give them beautiful smiles as well as opening their airways to let them breathe better is her greatest passion.

Hobbies:

Rock climbing in the front range with her husband, Ronen and their poodle, Lilah.

If Dr. Friedman Could Choose One Thing To Eat, What Would It Be?

Chicken Makhani, because it’s delicious and nutritious.

Favorite Emojis:

😊 and ❤️

Favorite Disney Character:

Rapunzel from Tangled

Reason For Becoming A Dentist:

Dr. Friedman decided she wanted to become a dentist in high school to combine her love of people with her interests in art and medicine. Orthodontics became her passion as a way to improve people’s lives.