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!
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.
Nikki
Nikki recently began her career at Bridge Creek Dental as a patient coordinator in November 2024. Nikki, her boyfriend, and their cat, Mr Pebbles, moved to Billings in December 2023 from Great Falls for a fresh start and new adventure. In her free time, Nikky enjoys baking, reading, and playing guitar. She has a passion for music, history, and anything to do with travel.
Alex
Alex was born and raised in Wyoming and moved to Montana in 2016 with a short pit stop in Minot, North Dakota. She has been in the medical insurance industry since 2015 and entered the dental world in 2019.
Alex is a busy mother to two incredible little girls who keep her and her husband very busy with sports and activities. Her full household also includes two energetic dogs and a curious cat. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, and spending quality time with family.
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.
Courtney
Courtney joined Bridge Creek Dental in 2024. She earned her RDA in Spokane, WA in 2013. Dentistry is her passion, and she loves creating lasting relationships with patients while playing a part in their oral health journey. Courtney grew up in Laurel, MT. Courtney and her husband have 2 children and enjoy camping, fishing, and all of the outdoor fun that Montana has to offer, while appreciate quality family time.
Alivia
Bio Coming Soon!
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!
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.
Lauren
Lauren was born and raised in Montana. She attended Sheridan College and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Wyoming in 2014. She has also completed coursework to become a Myofunctional Therapist. She loves getting to know her patients, making them feel at ease in the dental chair, and helping them improve their oral and overall health.
When Lauren isn’t working, she’s enjoying time with her husband, Justin, and their two sons. They enjoy camping, boating, hunting, golfing, and helping Lauren’s family out on the ranch whenever they can.
McKenna
McKenna was born and raised in the Billings Heights. She has been a dental hygienist since 2019 after graduating from the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene program. Shortly after, she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Wyoming. McKenna is also certified to deliver local anesthetics.
From a young age, McKenna has always known she wanted to help others and work in the medical field. She loved going to the dentist as a child and was blessed to discover as an adult just how much she enjoys helping her patients on their way to achieving a happy and healthy smile.
McKenna loves to travel and is close to achieving her goal of visiting all 50 states! She is also an avid reader and enjoys breaking a sweat kickboxing at the local 9Round gym. Being with family and friends is McKenna’s favorite way to spend her free time.