Specialized dental practitioners
Curt Hayes, DDS, DMD
Dr. Curtis Hayes, DDS, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, whose career seamlessly blends academic excellence, dedicated military service, and compassionate community outreach. A Colorado native and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Dr. Hayes earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry—initially envisioning a career as a pilot—but ultimately found his calling in dentistry. He went on to attend the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, graduating magna cum laude with his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following dental school, Dr. Hayes completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. During his time in the Air Force, he held several key positions, including serving as a general dentist at Lackland AFB, then as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where he provided critical surgical care to wounded service members from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. In recognition of his exceptional service and humanitarian efforts—including leading a dental team on a mission to improve dental health for underprivileged children in Africa—Dr. Hayes was honored with the prestigious 2013–2014 U.S. Air Force Dentist of the Year award. During his military career both active duty and in the reserves he served as both a practitioner and mentor, championing innovative practices such as the use of long-lasting anesthetics to reduce opioid use and accelerate recovery among service members. His practice emphasizes alternative, non-opioid pain management techniques and delivers advanced surgical care such as wisdom-tooth extraction, implants, bone grafts, and All-on-4® same-day teeth replacement. Dr. Hayes is also deeply invested in professional education and community service: has served as a clinical instructor at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, directed oral and maxillofacial surgery within AEGD programs, and volunteers on missions to the Peruvian Amazon and South Africa. Beyond his professional life, Dr. Hayes is also an avid athlete, regularly seen biking or playing pickleball.
