Mark Y. Iritani, DDS, PC
Dr. Mark Y. Iritani is an orthodontist in Greenwood Village, Colorado who specializes in treating children, teens and adults utilizing the latest technological advances in orthodontics customizing care to your individual needs.
Dr. Iritani is a 3rd generation Coloradoan; born in Durango. As a goal-oriented individual, he decided that he wanted to become an orthodontist in the 7th grade. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, where he has been on the faculty as a clinical assistant professor for 20 years. He then received a certificate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center for completion of their General Practice Residency Program. After Dr. Iritani completed his Orthodontic Residency Program at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York, he returned home to Colorado.
He keeps pace with the rapid advancements in orthodontic treatment by attending numerous conferences and seminars, and is active in a local study group of orthodontists. Through continuing education and his involvement and membership in many dental associations Dr. Iritani stays in the forefront of orthodontics. Dr. Iritani’s practice was selected for a feature article in the February 2009 issue of Seventeen and CosmoGirl.
Credentials:
- University of Colorado School of Dentistry
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Eastman Dental Center
Memberships:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists
- Colorado Orthodontic Association (President 2004, Board Member 1998-2005)
- University of Colorado School of Dentistry Alumni Association (Board of Trustees 1995-1998)
Dr. Iritani met his wife, Dr. Patra Watana, a specialist in pediatric dentistry, at Eastman Dental Center. Together they have two children, Matthew and Megan. When not in the office, Dr. Iritani can be found spending time with his family, coaching or watching his children’s many activities, or recreating in his many hobbies, including skiing, biking, swimming and scuba diving.