Dr. Prathip Sivaprakasam, DDS, MS

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Get to know Pediatric Dentist Dr. Prathip Sivaprakasam, who serves patients in Brighton, Colorado.

Dr. Sivaprakasam, affectionately known as “Dr. Siva” to his young patients, serves as the Owner and Operator of Galaxy Smiles for Kids in Brighton, Colorado. 

His passion for pediatric dentistry and genuine care for the well-being of both children and their devoted families drive his commitment to offering individualized care. Dr. Siva firmly believes that there is no greater satisfaction than delivering quality dental care, enhancing children’s oral health, and ensuring they have a pleasant and stress-free experience during their visits.

Growing up in Chennai, a south Indian coastal city, Dr. Siva relocated to the United States to further his training. He obtained his Master of Science Degree in Information Technology from the University of North Texas and worked in IT for 2 years before pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry. 

Upon graduation, Dr. Siva began his career as a general dentist in California and has since practiced in Indiana, Illinois, and Colorado. He worked as a general dentist for seven years, and completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at Children’s Hospital Colorado. 

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. Pediatric dentists specialize in oral care for infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers. They are trained to handle treatment of children under anesthesia and sedation, as well as treatment of medically compromised children and adolescents.

When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Siva loves spending time with his wife, Sangeetha, and daughter, Diya. They enjoy outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer.

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