person-centered dentistry in boulder, co
Gunbarrel Dental Center is a full-service cosmetic, general, and sleep dentistry practice serving the Gunbarrel and Boulder Colorado community for more than 40 years.
Dr. Rachel Barone is committed to your patient experience in our office. From routine care to advanced treatment options, our goal is to ensure that the health and comfort of your smile are supported by dental care tailored to your needs.
Our Core Purpose is to provide person-centered dentistry aimed at empowering patients to understand, take ownership of and value their dental and overall health creating lifelong stability, function, and comfort.
At Gunbarrel Dental Center, your needs will always come first and we will spend the time to build a long-lasting relationship with you and your family in order to accurately address your oral health issues at our office.
Dr. Barone takes a personal approach to routine dentistry in Boulder.
Dr. Barone emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy gums and offers periodontal services in Boulder.
We offer dental sedation and help every patient feel relaxed during their visit.
Customize your smile with porcelain veneers to address tooth damage and cosmetic concerns.
ClearCorrect aligners can straighten your teeth and improve your smile confidence.
Do you have an uncomfortable bite? Jaw pain? Dr. Barone offers solutions for TMJ disorders.
Smile with confidence. Dental implants can replace missing teeth and provide a secure result.
Dr. Barone works one-on-one with patients who have sleep apnea and offers oral appliance therapy.
Repair or replace teeth so that you can get back to enjoying your smile again.
Meet Your Boulder Dentist
Rachel Barone, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, FAES
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Barone enjoys practicing ashtanga yoga, camping, biking around town, going to the farmer’s market, or exploring the nearby trails with her dog, Lucca. If you see her around Boulder, be sure to stop and say hello!
Dr. Barone is passionate about continuing education and strongly values professional development and immersing herself in new skills and treatment modalities. She strongly values professional development and enjoys immersing herself in new skills and treatment modalities. Through her commitment to lifelong learning, Dr. Barone can offer her patients the most progressive, conservative, and healthy dental treatments available.
Dr. Rachel T. Barone has spent her life in dentistry; her father was a dentist in her hometown of Coffeyville, Kansas, for thirty years. She moved to Colorado after completing her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in 2013. Dr. Barone passionately believes in building a longstanding, respectful partnership with each of her patients, providing them with comprehensive dental care to help them achieve the best long-term solution for both their dental and overall health.
Dr. Barone earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and graduated with honors from dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Following graduation, Dr. Barone completed rigorous, state-of-the-art general dental and surgical training in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Florida. Through this training Dr. Barone gained extensive experience in all aspects of dentistry, from fillings and veneers to extraction of third molars and placement of dental implants to treatment of severely worn teeth and bite problems.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – Virginia Commonwealth University
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) – University of Florida
- Pankey Institute-trained
- Top Dentist, 5280 Magazine (2025)
- Past President, Boulder/Broomfield Dental Society
- Delegate, Colorado Dental Association
- Active Member, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD)
- Fellow, American College of Dentists
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member, World Dentofacial Sleep Society
- Member, American Equilibration Society
- Member, Spear Study Club
- Member, Boulder Seattle Study Club
- Mentor, Global Diagnosis Study Club
- Trained in Global Diagnosis
OUR CORE VALUES
We treat each other and our patients with love, respect, and kindness, recognizing them first as a whole person, then as a patient.
We have curiosity about one another and our patients, never assuming we know anything about a person. We bring a beginner’s mind to all aspects of our work, being open to new information or ways of doing things.
We embrace and adapt to change, understanding that doing so is the only way to achieve our goals, remain current, and provide the best possible care for our clientele.
We empower our patients to understand and take ownership of their oral health. We provide resources and support to empower our team to feel confident, autonomous, and comfortable in their roles within the practice.
We take ownership of our actions and strive to do our absolute best every time. We are precise and detail-oriented in all we do.
We work together as a team, and understand that we can accomplish more together than we can individually. We go above and beyond to support one another and optimize our patients’ experience.
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