We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Orthodontic Assistants
Our orthodontic assistants work directly with patients: assisting with bonding brackets, changing wires and band colors, and providing oral hygiene instruction. They gather diagnostic information by taking X-rays and impressions at the beginning of treatment, remove braces at the end, and ensure our patients’ comfort during all the visits in between.
Lisa
Orthodontic assistant
My favorite part of my job is getting to know our patients better. Every person is so interesting and unique — they all have stories to tell and I love hearing them! All members of our team are, at their core, kind and generous. They make it a real pleasure to come to work each day.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy running, hiking, and spending time with my two children. I also love to bake, but not cook.
Cheryl
Orthodontic Assistant
I am originally from Ohio but have lived everywhere. I have been an orthodontic assistant for the past thirty years in many offices throughout the country. I love spending time with my family! I currently live in Stevensville where I enjoy gardening and tending to our rabbits.
Krysa
Orthodontic Assistant
I have been an orthodontist assistant since 2024 and I love it! I am lucky to work with an amazing team where we assist the doctors and get to work closely with our awesome patients! My job as an orthodontist assistant is super intersting and fun, but when I'm not at work, I am usually hanging out with my dogs outside and enjoying the beautiful rivers and mountains of Montana.
Mikala
Orthodontic Assistant
I have been in the Dental field since 2020. The best part of these past years has been my time in Ortho. Helping people achieve a beautiful smile that gives them confidence brings me joy. All of the wonderful patients that I have gotten to know through Ortho has been such a cool experience.
I have lived in Montana my whole life. I would not want to live anywhere else. I spend most of my time with my husband, Zane, and German Shepherd, Scout. I also love to make beadd crafts, cook delicious food, and watch Disney movies. My husband and I hope to have a family soon.
Leigh
Orthodontic Lab Assistant
I facilitate the clinic by keeping the treatment areas clean and ready for the next patient, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, pouring models, and making retainers. I love helping people achieve the smile they’ve always wanted, and seeing all the smiles along the way. Ours is a practice where our patients’ well-being and treatment goals are our primary concern: we want everyone to feel safe and welcome during their visits and to leave smiling.
I am from the Bitterroot Valley, but I worked in Southeast Alaska for 20 years. My husband retired from the State of Alaska, but I’m not quite ready to retire yet! We have four grown children and nine grandchildren, as well as three Golden Retrievers that keep us active and busy!
Brenda
Gal-Friday!
I am so fortunate to be a part of this great team. I came onboard in July 2012 as an orthodontic assistant. I then became the first point of contact as the scheduling coordinator. As of April 2021, I took the helm of the financial side of the practice. Occasionally, I can still be found in the clinic, keeping my skills “sharp” as a backup orthodontic assistant. I also help to facilitate the day-to-day running of the business side of the practice. One of the best parts of my job is developing relationships with not only our patients, but their families as well. I love to see how our patients blossom as their smiles change! Our office is a happy place to work, where “work” doesn’t feel like “work”!
After finishing my dental education in San Diego, I moved to Montana in 1993. I was blessed to be able to raise my three children in the Missoula Valley. My lovely hubby, Jack and I have a blended family of 7 children, 13 grandchildren and one really fabulous dog named Darby.
Sheri
Scheduling Coordinator
I have been fortunate in landing the best job in the world! Well, maybe not the world, but certainly in Missoula! I came on board as a team member in 2021 as the resident scheduling coordinator. I love meeting and greeting each and every patient and their family members as they come into our office. I find this position to be very rewarding as I help to facilitate happy, healthy smiles.
Believe it or not, I am a native Montanan, a native 'Bitterrooter' even! (Yes, we do still exist!) I have been married to my fabulous husband since 1993 and we have raised our two children into productive, lovely adults. I also have two grandchildren!
I love recreating in all that Montana has to offer, which is easy to do when it's your "backyard". We love four wheeling, hunting, camping and especially love spending time with family and friends.
