ABOUT US
Since the inception of the practice, Whole Family Dentistry has developed a highly respected reputation for providing excellence in a broad scope of services for its patients.
dental treatment
Our Care Family’s number one goal is to make your dental treatment a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We are proud to be a part of the Whole Family Dentistry team, and to see the exceptionally high level of expertise and clinical excellence our Doctors impart to each and every patient. We are dedicated to continuing dental education, and rank in the top 10% nationally for advanced education.
When you visit us at Whole Family Dentistry, feel free to ask us any questions, or request anything that will make your visit more comfortable and satisfying. Our spa-like facility was nationally recognized for excellence in dental office design. The design of the office was driven by recognition of your needs. Know that we are here for you and are happy to assist you in any way in which we can. Our team combines an experience and expertise level that is unsurpassed in Boulder. We want you to feel like one of our family when you visit Whole Family Dentistry. Thank you for selecting our office for your Cosmetic and Restorative Care.
Dr. Kawulok
Dr. Kawulok’s interests lie in comprehensive dental rehabilitation focusing on cosmetic and reconstructive therapies. This includes cosmetic bonding and veneers (since 1986), aesthetic crowns and bridges, implant prosthetics including smile makeovers for denture wearers, a strong periodontal program including soft tissue management, and endodontics (painless root canal therapy).
Recognition of Dr. Kawulok’s professional achievement can be noted in the following awards and certifications:
- Fellow, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
- Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Boulder County Dental Society; President 1989
Trustee 1995-2004 - General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry, UCLA 1983-1984
Dr. Kawulok has been nearly a life-long resident of Boulder, moving here in 1966. He attended Sacred Heart School, and is a graduate of Boulder High School. Dr. Kawulok attended Northern Arizona University, graduating Cum Laude in Chemistry after 3 years. He played football at the university and was elected to the NAU sports hall of fame in 1998. Dr. Kawulok is a 1983 graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.
Dr. Nicole W. Kent
Dr. Nicole W. Kent is a Wisconsin native who began her dental career working as a dental assistant for several years prior to becoming a graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2008. After Dental School, she practiced in the Northeast for several years in both a community health clinic setting as well as private practice. After a brief interlude to London, Dr. Kent moved to Boulder in 2013 with her husband, Shane, and their two daughters.
Since moving to Boulder, Dr. Kent served as a Clinical Instructor for a Dental Hygiene program in Denver and has been practicing in Loveland. She is pleased to join Whole Family Dentistry and to have the opportunity to practice in, and contribute to, her local community.
Dr. Kent is a practitioner of the methodologies of the physiologic approach to dentistry as taught at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (the same institute and continuum that Dr. Kalfas and Dr. Kawulok attend) and is devoted to lifelong learning.
In addition to practicing dentistry, Dr. Kent loves all outdoor activities that allow immersion in our beautiful surroundings with the company of her family and friends.
Dr. Kalfas, Retired 2018
Dr. Kalfas, like Dr. Kawulok, is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, and she was a Clinical Instructor and Fellow at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. She offered general dental care, exquisite cosmetic dentistry, treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, and Physiologic Based Neuromuscular treatment for advanced TMJ problems. Dr. Kalfas brought her practice and patients to Whole Family Dentistry in 2017 and retired in 2018. We have continued to care for the dental needs of her long time patients, they are truly part of our Whole Family.
MEET OUR STAFF
Kaydene and Cheryl
Administrative Assistants
Rhiannon and Shelley
Hygienists
Sam, Karime, Jordyn, Julie & Lia
Assistants
Dr. Kawulok and Dr. Kent
Amazing Doctors
Kaydene
Front Office Administrator
I have been in the dental field since 1995, I started as an assistant and moved to the front desk position in 2009. I became part of Whole Family Dentistry in 2017 when Dr. Lisa Kalfas and our team merged with Dr. Kawulok and his team. Dr. Kalfas retired in 2018 and Dr. Nicole Kent joined the family. I feel blessed to be able to continue to serve not only the long-time WFD patients but the patients that came over with Dr. Kalfas that I have known for many years. We truly have the best patients!
My husband and I are high school sweethearts from South Dakota, we moved to Boulder in 1990. We have four children, a son-in-law, and a precious granddaughter. Outside of the office I have always enjoyed volunteering, watching our kids play sports and riding on the back of my husband’s Harley.
Cheryl
Front Office Administrator
Alix
Assistant
Lia
Assistant
I joined the team as a dental assistant in 2019 but you may occasionally find me at the front desk as well. In the short time I’ve been assisting, I’ve quickly gained a love for dentistry and feel fortunate to be a part of a team that encourages growth and provides opportunities to further my education. What I enjoy most is creating a positive environment so each patient walks in and out with a smile.
Growing up, I was a competitive gymnast and cheerleader. College led me to Hawaii, where I was a cheerleader for the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I later moved back to Boulder and had a son, Manu.
Shelley
Hygienist
I am from Northeast Montana and grew up on the Fort Peck Reservation. I graduated from the Dental Hygiene program in Sheridan, WY and also took courses prior at EMC in Billings, MT. Besides getting my degree, I also met my wonderful husband, Brian in Sheridan. We moved to Boulder in 1995 when I began my career as a hygienist.
I enjoy hiking, running, some mountain biking and started strength training recently and have come to love that. My passion is being a role model to the younger teens, especially the Native Americans on the reservation. I also like writing when I make the time. My husband and I enjoy spending time with family, especially our son and grandkids who live nearby. I have met so many wonderful people over the years practicing in Boulder. I love the relationships I have developed with patients. I enjoy hearing about other people’s lives.
