Meet Your Dentists

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Dr. John D. Miller, DMD

Dr. Miller was raised in Decatur, Illinois. He received his B.S. in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1995 and went on to earn his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from Southern Illinois University in 2001.

Following his graduation from dental school, he worked the next seven years in St. Louis, Mo, and Bloomington, IL. 

Dr. Miller is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the Colorado Dental Association. Dr. Miller is committed to continuing education and takes many advanced courses each year to enhance his skills to better serve the dental care needs of his patients and provide them with a gentle and comfortable dental experience.

In his free time, Dr. Miller is an avid, lifelong tennis player, and enjoys many of the aspects and activities that mountain life has to offer such as cycling, camping, hiking, and snowboarding. Dr. Miller and his wife, Renee had their first child in June of 2018.  


Dr. David Fernitz, DDS

Dr. Fernitz graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago. He built and ran a private dental practice in Northbrook, Illinois for over 30 years that focused on dental health, function and beauty.

Dr Fernitz has extensive hours of continuing education and consistently strives to provide his patients the best dental care possible. Invisalign certified in 2001, he is a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners and the International Academy of Orthodontics.

Dr Fernitz and his wife Louise have four adult sons, who were all born and raised in Northbrook, Illinois. After college, the three oldest sons settled in the Roaring Fork Valley and the youngest lives and works in Northbrook, Illinois.

Dr Fernitz enjoys all the valley has to offer, including skiing, fishing, golf & biking.