Meet Dr. Ruff
Dr. Ruff achieved his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1998. He graduated cum laude in the top 10 percent of his class and received awards in oral diagnosis, periodontal therapy, and oral surgery. Previous to this, Dr. Ruff completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Colorado State University. Read more…
Our Team Expertise
Dental Implants
Having a missing tooth is more common than you may think. More than 178 million Americans are missing at least one of their teeth while over 35 million no longer have any teeth. In most cases, dental implants are the best alternative to natural teeth. Read more…
Laser Gum Disease Treatment
Dr. Michael Ruff offers minimally invasive, quick healing laser surgery using the BIOLASE® WaterLase® iPlus® dental laser as an alternative to traditional osseous surgery. Read more…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you self-conscious about your smile? You are not alone. 81 percent of people believe their teeth look unattractive in photographs. Everyone deserves to feel confident in their smile and appearance. Read more…
Facebook Reviews
Brandy Ann Vahle
2018-01-11T18:08:20+0000
I can't stress enough... I am childishly terrified of dentists and dental specialists as a whole and have had a long list of painful procedures done in my mouth, some of which went well, some of which were total nightmares... Usually I see a dentist one or two times and then feel too nervous to go back, which causes more problems for me in the long run because it takes a fairly serious problem to motivate me enough to seek a dentist out again... Well all of this has changed now that my family has referred me to Dr. Ruff. To put this into perspective... my last dentist (who I have not seen in over 5 years) had ordered me to be sedated for a CLEANING due to my extreme anxiety. My first appointment with Dr. Ruff's team, and I was dozing off in the chair as the hygienist cleaned my teeth with their waterpik (which btw is the coolest thing ever and way less stressful than the scraping of metal tools against teeth for 30 minutes). Since the end of November I have been seeing an endodontist to get one tooth fixed that the last dentist did a root canal on and it was a little bit of a botched job (Not the dentist's fault, I had a hidden canal). That experience was not a great one, but yesterday was my last appointment with the specialist and I called Dr. Ruff's office on my way out of that appointment and was told to come on in to get the permanent filling done. I told his receptionist I wouldn't be able to make it because I would have my 4 year old daughter with me, to which she replied just bring her with you! Then I was late because of the child hand-off since nothing ever runs smoothly when you have a preschooler, etc. Well when we got there they set her up next to me in an operating chair and I turned on her tablet so she could play her game or read while I got my tooth finished. She started to get nervous about some of the sounds and tools used, so Dr. Ruff told her to come around and look in my mouth. He helped her hold the mirror to see the hole in my tooth and assured her that it wasn't hurting me, and proceeded to show her each and every step of putting in a permanent filling. He explained every single tool and what it is for and what it does. Any and all hangups that she had disappeared and she was fascinated and is totally in love. She had some pretty extensive dental work done last spring, so she knows what dentists do as she was seeing a pediatric dentist, but she literally ASKED me if she could come to "MY" dentist from now on. I'm 100% sold on Dr. Ruff and his team.
Btw THANK YOU Dr. Ruff... My daughter is my whole world and you made her feel very special and important yesterday. That was heartwarming. Absolutely love you guys.
Elyse Boniface
2017-04-23T23:25:24+0000
By far the best dental practice in NoCo! Friendly staff, especially Dr Mike Ruff... welcoming and "homey" atmosphere... clean rooms and the highest quality of services! Thank you so so much!!!
Jessica Harper
2017-03-08T22:06:16+0000
Dr. Ruff and the team are nothing short of amazing! Great CLIENT CARE, awesome professionalism and CAN DO attitudes. I highly recommend that if you are in need of a new dentist or a second opinion do yourself a favor and give them a call!
Cyndi Cardew
2017-01-28T03:47:45+0000
A few years ago I went in to see Dr. Ruff. I had 10 teeth pulled at one visit. Dr. Ruff and his staff were nothing less than professional. The entire staff were very friendly, comforting, and supportive. I would never go any where else. Since that time Dr. Ruff and his girls have put me back together. I absolutely love Dr. Ruff and his staff.
Deirdre Pearson
2017-01-27T22:50:49+0000
Doc and his staff are friendly and professional. And mascot Jao is an added perk � My daughter had an unexpected dental emergency and doc and his team had her in a chair within minutes of our arrival. He diagnosed, treated, and more importantly (for me) comforted her during a stressful and unexpected problem. Highly recommend Highland Meadows for all your dental needs!
Zachary Tahenakos
2016-12-01T02:06:07+0000
Before seeing Dr. Ruff and his staff at Highland Meadows Dental, I wasn't the biggest fan of the Dentist and getting work done. These guys are the *best*, period. Very friendly atmosphere, highly skilled staff, this place has it all. The best way to put it is, if I can go in to have a Root Canal procedure done and be *laughing* and joking with Dr. Ruff and crew during it, you know this place is a homerun.
Nadine Griffin
2016-11-02T23:54:27+0000
Dr. Ruff is Amazing ! Best dental Experience I have Ever had and I got a Root Canal done . If your needing a Dentist or have been putting off going to the Dentist because of past Experiences . I would Highly recommend Dr. Ruff at Highland Dental .
Thank you and Your wonderful staff for the Positive and caring Experience .
Jason Harmon
2016-04-19T16:56:31+0000
One of the few offices where my teeth don't hurt after appointment. Great staff