
Lawrence Musanje, DDS, PhD
Dr. Lawrence Musanje attended dental school at Wuhan University in China and completed his PhD in dental filling materials at the University of Hong Kong. He then attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, from which he graduated in 2008. Dr. Musanje takes continuing education courses throughout the year to remain at the forefront of the dental field, staying up to date with cutting-edge dental technology and treatments, and implementing them in our office to benefit our patients. He has practiced in the Lakewood area for since June 2011.
Dr. Musanje is a member of several professional organizations, including:
- American Dental Association® (Member)
- Colorado Dental Association (Member)
- Metro Denver Dental Society (Member)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Affiliate Member)
As a dentist, Dr. Musanje is dedicated to establishing a cheerful and caring dental home that children enjoy visiting, and to helping all his patients overcome dental anxiety, providing comfortable dental treatments and educating our patients so that they develop excellent lifelong oral health habits. He is a strong believer that excellent oral health is the key to everyone’s overall health and well-being. Dr. Musanje’s gentle nature and years of dental training create a welcoming environment for every patient who visits Shining Stars Kids Dentistry. He understands that each child is unique and takes the time to work with them to overcome dental anxiety and fear.
Dr. Musanje and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Angie and Judith. When not in the office, he enjoys traveling, jogging and hiking.
Laya Bahrani, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Laya Bahrani graduated from Case Western Reserve University before receiving her dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2020. Even today, she understands the importance of keeping up with the latest materials, procedures and findings in the world of dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Metro Denver Dental Society.
Dr. Bahrani has been serving the Colorado community since moving here in 2021. Her goal as a doctor is to educate her patients to care for their oral health and overall systemic health, to provide treatment at the highest standard of care, and to create an environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Call Shining Stars Kids Dentistry at 303-237-2300 to schedule your child’s appointment with our dentists in Lakewood, Colorado. We look forward to meeting you soon!