I would like to introduce you to my staff. I have the good fortune to be working with some very high-quality employees. These people are intelligent, caring, family-oriented dental professionals of high moral standards. They are dedicated to the care and well-being of our patients and are a true credit to their profession. They are team players and share true love and respect for one another.
The success of this dental practice is in many respects attributable to their daily efforts. The appreciation our patients have shown us over the years reflects directly upon my staff’s ability to create an atmosphere of safety and confidence. You will truly enjoy your relationship with my staff.
We anxiously await the opportunity to serve you.
Front Office Staff
Paula
Paula joined the team at Bridge Creek Dental in October of 2014. She was born in North Dakota but has claimed Montana as her home for 30 years. She has been a part of the dental profession for 26 years. Paula loves to build personal relationships with the awesome patients at Bridge Creek Dental. She and her husband have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. She loves spending time with family, cheering on the Griz and Vikings football teams, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Montana.
Amber
Amber has been a Patient Coordinator with Bridge Creek Dental since July 2021. Originally a Texan, she made Billings her home thirteen years ago. She recently graduated with her B.A. in Health Administration with a focus in HR Management. She enjoys outdoor activities and is ready for her next adventure!
Trisha
Trisha is one of our Patient Coordinators. She has worked in the dental field for 10+ years. When she is not working, she is cheering on her son and daughter in their sports activities. Trisha enjoys walking her dogs, hiking, skiing, and traveling with her husband.
Julie
Julie joined Bridge Creek Dental in February 2021. She grew up in North Idaho and North East Washington but has made the Billings area her home for the past 20 years. She has enjoyed her career in dentistry here since 2007. Julie and her husband Scott enjoy bicycling, dining out, and traveling to warm places together.
Heidi
Heidi has lived in Montana for over 8 years and has enjoyed the beauty of this state and the incredible people she has met. Shortly after graduating from Brigham Young University, she married into the military. Heidi enjoyed the adventure of visiting new places with her husband as they lived in Georgia, Illinois and Germany. Heidi enjoys quilting, cycling, playing with her two frisky schnauzers and spending time with her family.
Cristy
Cristy joined the Bridge Creek Dental team in August of 2022. She works part time as a Patient Coordinator. Cristy and her husband have 3 grown children and 2 precious grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her large extended family, friends and her 2 dogs, Oakley and Ridge.
Dental Assistants
Maxine
Maxine is a Montana native and has been in dentistry for over 37 years, receiving her CDA with the Dental Assisting National Board in 1990. Maxine treasures the relationships that have been formed between patients and teams over the years. She joined Bridge Creek Dental in September 2020. Maxine and her husband Mike enjoy camping, fishing, and being on or near the water. Sunrises and sunsets are at the top of the list of her favorite things in life.
Heather
Heather is a Certified Dental Assistant and joined Bridge Creek Dental in 2011. She grew up in Billings and earned her certificate at MSU College of Technology Great Falls in 1996. Heather’s experience includes over 15 years in General Dentistry, and 10 years in Orthodontics. She also has advanced training in Sleep Apnea. Heather and her husband have 2 children. In her free time, Heather enjoys home improvement projects and spending time with her family.
Joy
Joy has been in the dental field since 1994, starting as a Dental Assistant, and eventually transitioning to a Patient Coordinator. She enjoys the opportunity to get to know our patients and work with such a caring, positive and lively team. When not with her dental family, she and her husband enjoy traveling, remote camping, exploring roads less taken, and rounding up their three adult sons for a family vacation somewhere new in our beautiful state.
Joy
My name is Joy (JB) . I have been a Dental Assistant since 2013 . I am a Billings native and with my husband, we are raising 2 daughters. I love to help patients who come to see us and make them laugh and feel comfortable in our office. I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, playing games, and camping.
Hygienists
Kristie
Kristie is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been at Bridge Creek Dental since August 2002 and cherishes the relationships she has formed over the years in her 28 years of dental experience. She grew up in Billings and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. Kristie and her husband have three children; they stay busy with all of the kid’s activities, often in a coaching role. They love to spend time exploring their native Montana while camping, boating, and fishing with their large extended family.
Jessica
Jessica attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She has worked as a hygienist in Kansas, Missouri, Idaho, and for the last 15 years here in Montana. A favorite experience in her dental career was working with children from an orphanage, in an outreach program in South America. Jessica, her husband Nate, and dog Ranger love spending time with family and friends. They like to travel and cook a mean meal. They especially enjoy adventures in the great outdoors – hiking, hunting, gardening, skiing. It’s all good!
Malanie
Malanie was born in Bozeman, MT, and grew up since age 2 here in Billings. She graduated from Sheridan College and the University of Wyoming earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been a part of Bridge Creek Dental since March 2018. She loves building relationships with patients while providing great, comprehensive, and preventive oral health care. She and her husband have a young daughter and enjoy all Montana has to offer while spending time as a family. Malanie loves to cook and bake, especially fruit pies!
BreAnn
BreAnn is from Hebron, ND. She started Dental Assisting in 2000 and became a Certified Dental Assistant in 2002. She then went on to become a Licensed Dental Hygienist in 2005. She received her degrees from the North Dakota State College of Science. She has worked the last 18 years as a Hygienist in Billings, MT
Her favorite parts of her job include the one on one interactions with patients, developing long lasting relationships with them, and helping them learn about their dental and overall health needs. She loves working with kids and their first visits.
BreAnn loves spending time with her incredible husband, amazing twin daughters and dog Bella. They love to snow ski, boat, wake board, ride horse, hike, mountain bike and explore all that Montana has to offer. She is a proud mom and stays busy running her girls to different activities, volunteering at church and school, reading, scrapbooking, and watching football.
Sarah
Sarah is a Registered Dental Hygienist and joined Bridge Creek Dental in January of 2023. She graduated from Sheridan College in 2001 with an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She also attended Montana State University of Billings in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion. She served as Public Health and Research chair in 2014 for the Montana Dental Hygiene Association and worked with the women’s infant and childrens oral health. Sarah and her husband enjoy fly fishing, snowboarding, and visiting their son and his wife.
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