Meet Our Team
Our friendly, dedicated, and energetic team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive experience every time you visit our practice.
We welcome you with warm smiles to our practice!
Our Hygienists
Registered dental hygienists are licensed dental professionals that specialize in oral health. The role of a dental hygienist includes helping patients in the prevention of disease, providing treatment, and administering oral hygiene. They provide patient education regarding diet and oral health, and how to select and use toothbrushes and other oral equipment.
Claire
I have been in the dental profession over 47 years! I love it and I want to continue to provide the most informed up-to-date care that I can. I enjoy all aspects of my job. However, I receive the most satisfaction from informing people of the options they have available and following them through their journey to completion.
I love farming/ranching, and I have a small place where I grow organic asparagus. My place is also home to a horse, pony, dog, cat, and goldfish. I often volunteer in the community, especially helping women recovering from substance abuse.
Frankie
I began working with Dr. VanDyke in 1998, and brought with me ten years of previous experience working in dentistry. Over the years, I’ve met so many new people, and helping them improve the quality of their lives has been truly rewarding. Our team works together to support each other in our quest to help patients achieve all their dental goals.
I live on our family farm west of Conrad. I have been married to my husband for over 25 years and we have three wonderful daughters who are fourth-generation on the farm. We also own a home in East Glacier Park where we love to go and enjoy Glacier National Park.
Kari
I grew up in Winifred, MT and attended Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT. Ours is an office that provides every technology that I need to educate my patients and improve their oral health I feel very lucky to have the continuing education that Dr. VanDyke has provided over the years.
My husband and I have been married for ten years. We lived in Minneapolis, MN for four years where we furthered our educations before moving back to my husband’s home town of Shelby, MT. We have two children, Maddison and Gage.
Our Assistants
Dental assistants are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office, ranging from patient care to administrative duties to laboratory functions. Their work involves assisting the dentist in performing general dentistry practices such as diagnostic, operative, preventive, and other dental procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Our assistants are also TruDenta® DMRT-certified.
Jonel
With 30 years of experience in dentistry, and the last 14 years here with Dr. VanDyke, I’ve honed my skills as an assistant to ensure the care I provide is as gentle and comfortable as possible. Seeing the smiling face of a happy patient lets me know I’ve been successful!
My husband and I have been married for 30 years, and we have two great kids and two grandchildren. We love living in Montana where we enjoy working on our ranch with our family.
Lisa
I love working with our patients! They place their trust in us to improve their smile, assist with their TMD issues, and to help improve their quality of life. That is a huge reward! Dr. VanDyke is an incredibly talented clinician. She truly loves helping her patients to look and feel better.
I have two grown daughters and two absolutely adorable grandchildren. My youngest daughter is engaged to be married, so we are excitedly planning her wedding! I am also a fearsome advocate for Autism awareness!
Patricia
I really appreciate having the chance to help create the beautiful smile our patients have always wanted and meeting so many wonderful people. Each person has such a unique story to tell. I enjoy working with Dr. VanDyke because she is always learning new ways to help our patients live healthier, happier, pain-free lives.
My husband and I have two wonderful daughters, three grandsons, and one granddaughter. I like to spend time in my flower garden and playing with my puppy, Annie.
Our Office Staff
Kathy
I organize, update, and maintain the database of dental and medical insurance policies for Montana Headache Center. I assist our patients with all their insurance needs and questions, and coordinate insurance policies with financial plans in order to allow patients to receive their needed treatments. It is never boring at work; there is always something new being introduced that I need to review in order to provide updated information to our patients.
Robin
I am responsible for scheduling and confirming appointments, processing referrals to other offices, answering daily telephone calls, greeting patients and visitors, and working in close collaboration with our team to ensure smooth patient and office flow. I feel that the past 20 years I’ve spent in this office have given me a great appreciation for our patients and the importance of the care we provide.
My husband and three children are the most important part of my life. I enjoy participating in sports and watching my children in their sporting endeavors.
Sue
Mine is one of the first friendly faces our patients see when they come into the office. I assist with all their scheduling needs, and make sure our patient flow is smooth and consistent throughout each day. Over the past 21 years, I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth and development of Montana Headache Center. Dr. VanDyke keeps current in the dental field and has introduced new and exciting services to our patients.
I have been happily married for 31 years. I enjoy reading, am active in the local community theatre group, and enjoy Skyping with family and friends.
Our Office Manager
Marci
As our clinic manager, I am in charge of overall operations of Montana Headache Center. I also process all medical billing for our TMD and TruDenta patients. I love everything about my job, from staff and patient interaction to administrative duties. I enjoy the multi-tasking my duties afford me each day, making each one different and exciting. I recently graduated with my Master’s of Business Administration and enjoy putting my knowledge to work to improve dental operations within our clinic and introduce new services.
I am married and we have one son. He keeps us very busy with the multitude of sporting events in which he participates! In my free time, I enjoy gardening, camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.