Our Staff

The Family Dentist in Westminster, CO

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Martha E. Skelton

  • Bachelor of Arts
    University of Evansville, Indiana Graduated 1972

  • Master of Science
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Graduated 1975

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery
    Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis IN Graduated 1983

Moved to Colorado in 1985 and opened her own practice "The Family Dentist" in 1987. 2 Children

Loves to hike, camp, backpack and spending time with her 2 puppies, Molly and Maddie.

Memberships in the ADA, CDA, MDDS and the American Orthodontic Society (AOS since 1992)


Alexander W. Smith, PhD, D.M.D.

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
    2001-2005 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
    Boston, Massachusetts

  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiology (PhD)
    1996-2001 University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama

  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (B.S.)
    1992-1996 Auburn University
    Auburn, Alabama

Member of the ADA, MDS, ASDA

Dr Smith recently moved to Denver with his wife and two children.


Laura Lamos (Dental Assistant)

Laura has been with our practice since 1989! Laura is an expanded duties dental assistant in our office. She is also our diligent OSHA manager and makes sure that we are always up to standards. Laura has 8 year old twins and loves her vacations!


Elizabeth Sullivan (Office Manager)

Beth has worked in our office since 1992. She always keeps the office running smoothly and is the computer geek of the office. Beth has two small children and enjoys swimming, reading and cooking.


Linda Orr, RDH

Linda has been with our practice for over 10 years! She earned her dental hygienist degree from University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1983. Linda also has twin daughers that will be attending college this year. She enjoys riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle and gardening awesome tomatoes!


Lori Torgerson, RDH

Lori received her degree in Hygiene at Pueblo Community College in 1994. She has been working in our office since 1996. Lori has her hands full with 4 children, 3 cats, 2 dogs and 4 horses! She is also fluent in American Sign Language!