Star Dental opens Lakewood clinic for emergency dental care

Star Dental has opened a South Sheridan clinic in the Lakewood area to provide emergency and urgent dental care for children and adults, with 7-day access and acceptance of Medicaid and most insurance plans. The new location is aimed at helping families get faster treatment for dental pain, broken teeth, swelling and other urgent problems close to home.

Why it matters: - The new clinic gives Lakewood and west Denver residents another place to get urgent dental care without waiting for a traditional weekday appointment. - Star Dental is targeting a common gap in care: families often need help after hours, on weekends, or when they are unsure whether insurance will be accepted. - The clinic accepts Medicaid and CHP+, which can make emergency dental care more accessible for patients who delay treatment because of coverage concerns.

What happened: - Star Dental opened a Lakewood area dental clinic near the corner of South Sheridan Boulevard and West Florida Avenue on July 2, 2026. - The office serves children and adults across Lakewood, west Denver, Harvey Park, Belmar and surrounding communities. - The clinic’s address is 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80232. - Star Dental offers 7-day access, with extended weekday hours and weekend hours.

The details: - The clinic treats urgent dental problems such as severe toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings, damaged crowns, swelling, abscess concerns, bleeding gum injuries and pain when biting or chewing. - The office prioritizes emergency cases and offers same-day emergency appointment options when scheduling allows. - Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include a filling, crown, extraction, denture repair, infection management or another appropriate dental service. - The practice accepts most dental insurance plans, including Medicaid and CHP+, and welcomes both new and existing patients. - Patients with facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing or another serious medical emergency should call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately. - Star Dental also provides family dentistry, children’s dentistry, dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, dentures, denture repairs and other preventive and restorative services.

Between the lines: - The opening reflects a broader need for clearer emergency dental guidance and faster access to care in the Denver metro area. - A single office that treats both children and adults can reduce the stress of finding separate providers during a dental emergency. - The clinic’s mix of urgent care, family dentistry and insurance-friendly scheduling is designed to turn a one-time emergency visit into longer-term oral health follow-up. - “Dental pain rarely happens at a convenient time, and families should not have to feel lost when they need help quickly,” said Dr. Florina Menina, DDS. - “Urgent dental care should not feel out of reach,” Dr. Menina added.

What's next: - Patients are being encouraged to contact the office directly to review eligibility, appointment availability and next steps, since benefits can vary by plan. - Star Dental is directing patients seeking an emergency dentist in Lakewood to its website for location and hours, new patient and insurance information and emergency appointment details. - The clinic is positioned to handle both immediate pain relief and follow-up care for patients who need additional treatment after the first visit.

The bottom line: - Star Dental’s new South Sheridan clinic aims to make emergency dental care faster, more accessible and easier to navigate for families in Lakewood and west Denver.