Why She Was Nominated:

Recipient of the Resident Excellence Award in her pediatric residency program at Children’s Hospital in Colorado, Dr. Bowen focuses on safety and positive experiences for children and their families. Her practice offers minimally invasive in-office dentistry, hospital dentistry, laser treatments and more. She’s a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Colorado Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and Colorado Dental Association.

Most Memorable Patient:

“A young patient I treated under general anesthesia years ago. The family moved to Texas. We developed such a strong relationship that they continued to fly to Colorado for routine checkups and cleanings with me.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“While I was a dental student, I helped coordinate the annual softball event at [Milwaukee’s] Miller Park to support dental and medical geriatric education. I threw out the first pitch at the Brewers-Cardinals game. It went right down the middle.”