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Our General Dental Team

Willow Creek Dental

When it comes to your smile and the smiles of your family members in the Lone Tree area, we take our job very seriously. We do our part in making the smiles of our patients as bright and beautiful as possible using the latest techniques in family dentistry. Our treatments include extractions, fillings, cleaning, root canals, bridges, sealants, cosmetic dentistry, InvisalignⓇ, and more. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. We always go the extra mile to forge long-lasting relationships with our patients. Our goal is to keep you returning to our Lone Tree location by consistently providing the best dental care for your family’s needs. We’ll help educate you and your family on the best practices for their dental health in a friendly and informed fashion, so your teeth will be strong and beautiful for the years to come. Schedule your appointment with Willow Creek Dental today!

Elizabeth Trepka, DDS

Dr. Elizabeth Trepka grew up in Wickenburg, Arizona. She was a student-athlete at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. She went on to get her Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Dr. Trepka also worked as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant for five years prior to starting dental school.

Dr. Trepka attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2016. While in school, she was involved in the Women’s Dental Club and received the “Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics.”

Personally, Dr. Trepka married her husband Gregg in 2013 and they have two young daughters, Macie and Joanna. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, baking, and playing volleyball and basketball.

Eugene Liu, DDS

Dr. Eugene Liu grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, where he was also involved in cancer research on Kaposi Sarcoma. He went on to become a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry.

After moving to Colorado, Dr. Liu began the first two years of his career in Pediatric Dentistry. Working with children and helping them overcome their fears allowed him to become proficient in working with high anxiety adults, particularly ones who have had not had great experiences in the past. He then went on to practice General Dentistry to focus on providing comprehensive care to his patients. Dr. Liu is a member of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, and the Metro Denver Dental Society.

Dr. Liu married his wife, Naoko, in 2016, and they have two children: a daughter, Felicity, and a son, Kai. While his family time is now a priority, he continues to enjoy nature with his children, taking evening strolls together in search of insects and bunnies. He is an avid photographer with a passion for capturing Colorado’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Dr. Liu enjoys exploring culinary arts, experimenting with new recipes and flavors in the kitchen as well. You might also find him practicing mindfulness and meditation, which he credits with helping him stay focused and calm in both his professional and personal life!

Since 2013, Dr. Liu has been consistently recognized as one of Denver’s top dentists in 5280 magazine. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to personalized care, he stays on the cutting edge of dental research and technology, ensuring his patients receive the highest quality of general and cosmetic dentistry services.

Conan Zhu, DDS

Dr. Zhu was born in Bath, Maine to two Chinese immigrant parents, but he has lived throughout the U.S. He spent most of his time growing up in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zhu conducted his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia with honors in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry. Since dental school, Dr. Zhu has dedicated himself to the field of dentistry and expanded his skills through advance training in implant placement, Invisalign therapy, and cutting-edge digital CAD/CAM dentistry. Dr. Zhu has a true passion for quality dental work and utilizing the latest dental technologies. He is a member of Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association and Metro Denver Dental Society.

Dr. Zhu is proud to say that he married his high school sweetheart, Ariel, in 2019. They have two fur babies, Blitz the German Shepherd and Lola the Dachshund. Despite being in Bronco country, Dr. Zhu stays faithful to his Kansas City Chiefs. Additionally, he has a passion for cooking gourmet meals, riding motorcycles, skiing, camping, back packing and hiking with his wife and their two dogs.

Growing up the oldest of four children, Dr. Zhu has always had a kind heart and compassionate soul with a desire to care for those around him. Dr. Zhu is excited to work with you to achieve your dental goals at Willow Creek Dental.

Mary Blakeley, DDS

Dr. Blakeley is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. She founded Willow Creek Dental in 1998 where she practiced for 24 years. Since then, she has become the Chief Clinical Officer for Stanbrick Dental Services and a proud partner of Stanbrick Dental Specialists in the Denver Tech Center.

Dr. Blakeley has focused her efforts on triaging treatment between partner dentists and specialists for those patients in need of multi-specialty, complex care. In this role, she makes the process of seeing a specialist flow seamlessly from the dental office to the specialty center.

Dr. Blakeley is a fellow with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has been a member of ICOI, the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, and the Metro Denver Dental Association.