Hello, and Welcome to 2thbar by Dr. B! I’m Dr. Jasper Bartolome, DDS — the “Dr. B” of 2thbar. I’ve been a dentist for over twenty years and love taking care of my patients and helping them look and feel good. A healthy smile lets you eat well, speak well and be well inside and out. I find great personal and professional fulfillment in creating beautiful smiles that visibly improve function and aesthetics, helping you be healthier, happier and more confident. I enjoy making my patients feel comfortable and look forward to visits in my dental office. I was born in the Philippines but raised in Ethiopia, East Africa as a missionary kid. I earned my first dental degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), at Southwestern University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2000. I also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing that I earned in 2004. I was recognized twice by the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission for the fifth highest scores in the nation in both the dentistry and nursing licensure exams. I moved to the USA in 2005 and worked as a registered nurse in Texas for a few years. In 2008, I was accepted into the highly competitive program for foreign-trained dentists at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine’s International Student Program. In 2010, I earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and was nominated into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon whose members are in the top 20% of their graduating class. I have practiced dentistry in Colorado ever since, first in corporate dentistry, then afterwards in community health dentistry, where I took on a leadership role as the Associate Director of Oral Health. Working in varied healthcare settings has given me a unique perspective and appreciation of dental health as an integral part of one’s overall health. 2thbar by Dr. B is a culmination of my many years of knowledge and experience, fused with my passion to create an elevated dental home.