Dr. Ben Vanek has been providing
quality dental care for over 30 years. He offers
his patients years of knowledge and skill and the
benefit of his personal commitment to his continuing
education.
Dr. Ben Sr. is a 1964 graduate of St. Louis University
Dental School where he was selected to be in the
honors program. He was in the Air Force Dental Corp
for 2 years, stationed in Amarillo, TX. He has been
in practice in Denver since 1966 and formed Green
Mountain Dental in 1974. His son, Ben Jr., entered
the practice in 1994. He is an active member of the
Academy of General Dentistry.
He and his wife Cissy have been married 40 years
and have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Dr. Ben
is an avid golfer and baseball fan. He enjoys being
the statistician for the University of Colorado football
radio broadcasts.
Melvin J. Vanek,
DDS
Dr. Mel graduated from St. Louis University School
of Dentistry in 1970 after having received a bachelor's
degree in chemistry. Following 2 1/2 years of service
in the Army Dental Corps (at Ft. Dix, New Jersey)
he moved to Lakewood to join his brother, Dr. Ben,
in private practice. Together, along with the late
Dr. Ralph Aasheim, they started Green Mountain Dental
Group in 1974. Dr. Mel has been married for 34 years
and has 3 married sons (including Dr. Steve), and
4 grandsons. Still an active softball and basketball
player, his interests include sports, travel and
history.
Benedict O. Vanek Jr., DDS
Dr. Ben Jr. attended Colorado
State University for his undergraduate degree from
1986 – 1990 and
received his dental degree from the University of
Colorado School of Dentistry in 1994. He has been
practicing since receiving his license with his father
and uncle at Green Mountain Dental Group. Dr. Ben
Jr. is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry
and American Orthodontic Society.
Dr. Ben Jr is a native of Colorado
and enjoys living in the Green Mountain area with
his 4 children. Dr. Ben Jr. actively participates
in Green Mountain Jr. baseball as a coach for over
15 years.
Steven J. Vanek, DDS
Dr. Steve was born and raised in the Green Mountain
area, attending Regis Jesuit High School. In 1997,
he graduated from Colorado State University with
a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Minor in Anatomy
and Neurobiology. He graduated from Creighton University
School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE in 2003. He then
joined his father (Dr. Mel), uncle and cousin at
Green Mountain Dental Group.
Dr. Steve and his wife have a son,
a daughter, and a golden retriever. They reside in
Lakewood and are members of St. Jude Catholic Church
in Lakewood. His interests include sports, travel
and hikes/walks with his family and dog.
