Forest Edge Dental Care We are pleased to announce that a new dentist will be joining the Woodland Park office of Forest Edge Dental Care. Dr. Andrea Montano will begin practicing with us at the start of June. Dr. Montano completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado prior to attending the University of Iowa Dental School, earning her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS). While in dental school Andrea was awarded the Deans Leadership award for her demonstration of superior leadership qualities and abilities. She also was able to gain valuable clinical experience while helping a wide variety of patients and their families.
In addition to her education and experience, Dr. Montano is a member of multiple professional organizations including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Women Dentists, the Colorado Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association.
Dr. Montano is thrilled to work with an organization that will allow her to focus solely on the care of her patients. Most importantly, she is fully dedicated to providing her patients with the highest level of Gold Standard patient care and service. Dr. Montano says, I have a friendly, positive and outgoing personality that I believe makes all of my patients feel comfortable and welcome during their visit with me. I value establishing and maintaining strong relationships with my patients. I take a comprehensive approach to dentistry and view each patient as an individual to determine the best and most effective treatment for them.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Montano enjoys spending time with her family. Her daughter participates in horseback riding and cheerleading competitions and her son plays little league baseball. Dr. Montano enjoys participating in adventure races such as the Tough Mudder, and other races with her friends. She also enjoys yoga, kickboxing and cooking healthy meals to share with friends and family. What you may not know about Dr. Montano is that she won first place in the 2011 Johnson County Fair Sunflower Seed Spitting Contest!
Crystal grew up in Colorado Springs where she completed the Dental Assisting Program at the Pikes Peak Community College. She then earned her degree in Dental Hygiene at Pikes Peak Community College. She has enjoyed working in Dentistry for over 23 Years . Crystal and her family moved to woodland Park in 2006 and enjoys the easy going small town mountain life.
As a Colorado native she loves Woodland Park. She has been a RDH for over 4 decades. She states, working at Forest Edge Dental is like working with family as Dr. Montano and Dental Assistant Vanessa are daughters of hers in the office. Outside of dentistry she enjoys, yoga, tai chi, and teaching line dancing. She recently tried for a part in a play and the got the part.
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Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 49 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDonna Power
a year ago
Loved the staff, they fixed my smile. I didn't know it could be done. Did the work quickly and efficiently. Awesome experience !
Christopher Rotole
a year ago
When you get a infection, your told to call the after hours number. This is some young girl who doesn't know how to usually reach the doctor. Or gives a excuse. Also the clinic stinks and the rooms are very outdated and not clean. One dentist and they all make sure to cover each other butts: however having a clean and sanitary clinic should be a priority
Kara Smith
a year ago
Forest Edge is a great office. They are professional and compassionate. I've had various procedures done here and the staff has always made me feel comfortable and informed.
Raymond G
a year ago
So I spent 8 years in the Army, I would leave with a bleeding sore mouth with every x-ray taken, always thought it was normal, i sat and with 1 look they could see I have a bone growth thats not common due to my grinding teeth at night, then followed to gently give me x rays with no lain or issue. In the first 5 minutes of being here I learned more about myself than I had in any dentist I've ever been to. On top of that the care, knowledge, attention to detail, and patience I've been shown is incredible. I have not left a dentist in my life with a genuine good feeling and satisfied, normally i wanna stab them with that little metal hook/scraper. I'm more than pleased!
Skye O'Neill
a year ago
I just wanna take a second and let everyone know about the BEST dentist I have ever come across in my 32 years. My experience was incredible to say the least. Anyone who knows me knows I hate the dentist and I have horror stories that could make your blood boil but from the moment I walked in the doors at Forest Edge Dental Care, I was welcomed by compassionate caring individuals who only wanted to help me to be comfortable in my own smile once again. They listened, like really listened and always made me feel heard and safe. From Stephanie the receptionist, Greg the Office Manager, to Mel the Dental Assistant, all the way to Doctor Andrea herself I wanna say thank you for giving me back the confidence I lost so long ago in my smile and for walking with me hand in hand in this journey which isn't even over yet but still making me excited for what is still to come!! Thank y'all from the bottom of my heart. I could never give y'all what you gave me but I will forever sing the praises of your shop to whomever will listen! BEST DENTIST EVER!!!
Janelle Goss
2 years ago
Very nice and informative staff
P Qualls
2 years ago
Appt was for 12:30, but didn't get called until 12:45. Just needed an adjustment to my upper partial, made in the Cripple Crk office two wks before. Service was fast and tech was very friendly.
David Staat
2 years ago
Great dentist (Dr. Montano), great staff. Very accommodating. Definitely recommend.
DS Murphy
2 years ago
I think that this dentist office is the best dentist office ever... Not only did they make me feel comfortable and not embarrassed about my dental condition they gave me back my confidence and my smile. Friendly/Great Staff and the Best dentist great place to go would recommend 10 out of 10 . Thank you Forest Edge Dental
Family W
2 years ago
My experience at Forest Edge Dental was top notch! The Dentist was compassionate and able to fix one of my teeth I was previously told was not fixable. Also the assistant Mel did a fabulous job! She was so gentle and made me feel great about my smile. I will be recommending Forest Edge Dental to all my friends and family.
Aimee Forcum
2 years ago
This is THE dentist to go to! The staff is incredible, patient, and oh so kind. And Dr. Mantano is simply THE Best! Chris, Mel, and the entire staff are a huge blessing! Run don't Walk to make an appointment.!!!!!!!
Charlie Banks
2 years ago
The entire staff is warm and welcoming. Andrea and Mel are awesome and take great care of me every single visit. I'll never go to another dentist again.
Michael Muzio
2 years ago
I have been to many denists. Dr. Andrea at forrest edge is the best I have ever seen. Her professionalism and knowledge are exceptional. The staff is outstanding. And the care and and compassion I received was beyond expectations.
Kelly Templeman
2 years ago
These guys have treated my mom so poorly. She has a broken tooth and two more teeth that need crowns. They haven't treated her case as an emergency (which it is). They have been unkind and uncaring. We called earlier today to ensure they would stay open for her apportionment today, only to receive a call half an hour before the appointment to say they were closing early due to snow. We live in a mountain town where it snows a lot. I've driven in much worse weather than this when I was living in Aurora and Denver to get to and from work. I understand wanting to protect yourself and your staff but this is ridiculous. They are now unwilling to see her until two weeks from now in March. She's been dealing with this broken tooth since January. Absolutely disappointed in this dentist, and heartbroken for my mother to have to live in so much pain for so long. I am going to be canceling my future appointments for this dentist. I would rather deal with drive all the way back to Aurora, and back here, to go to my old dentist than go here.
Jared Collier
2 years ago
I don't recommend! The receptionist has messed up appointment times for my family without calling because they can't get phone numbers correct. This has happened many times without correcting there system or operation. No feeling of care or professionalism.
Jonna Arie
2 years ago
Stay away from these rude, uncaring people!! I made arrangements in advance bc I am disabled & was assured they could accommodate me. When the day of my first appt arrived, someone called to tell me the dr went home sick but I should still come in for xrays. (Over $80!!) After I did so, I was then told the next appt was 4 weeks away. Well that day is today! And when I arrived, I was told they were ready for me but was kept waiting in a very smelly office over 10 min! Then, a man I had never seen walked out and told me they can't help me so I asked for my xrays (still haven't gotten them by email). What a waste of my time and health. I actually needed an epipen before I could leave the parking lot. Find someone competent to treat your family. Follow up: I did remove my mask during the first appt for the xray and would've been happy to do so today if the stench from your office hadn't already put me into anaphylaxis. Thankfully I made it to my car where I administered life saving medicine. Not accomodating a person w a disability is actually a crime, fyi.
Brieana Shepard
2 years ago
I do NOT recommend this dental office at all! My appointment time was for 3pm, I showed up at 2:40pm to fill out paperwork, being it was my first time in this office. After I came in two other ladies came in and both were called back before me. One of the dental assistants/and or hygienists told the front office receptionist that she is running to the DMV to get her sons plates. The receptionist said now? We're busy. Well the dental assistant/and or hygienist said yes I need to get his plates before they close. So she leaves, then the ladies up front were making comments on how long the dental assistant/and or hygienist would actually be gone for. It is now close to 3:40pm when I'm finally called back. The receptionist had me rinse my mouth out with water and peroxide, never heard of that before, but okay. They did x-rays and took me to my room. The lady who had run to the DMV came in and took more x-rays, in which I asked if she would be the one cleaning my teeth. She said no, you have Medicaid. Supposedly Medicaid doesn't allow a cleaning and exam to be done on the same day. I've never heard of this. She also said I would need a more in-depth cleaning as it's been awhile since I've had a cleaning and they just wouldn't have the time for that anyways. She then proceeded to tell me that their booked out for 3-4 months for cleanings. By this time she had left the room and in all the rooms they have an open space in the wall covered by curtains so I could see and hear all work being done. The dentist was in the next room. It was almost 4pm and by that time I decided that I'm not waiting any longer and told the receptionist I'm leaving. The dental assistant/and or hygienist came up to me and said why are you leaving, I didn't realize you got up from your chair. I told her that I'm not going to have an exam but no cleaning and then being booked out for 3-4 months. She then responded that they could squeeze me in for dental work. I just told her I'm leaving. I have very bad anxiety when it comes to the dentist so this experience made it worse. I DONT Recommend at all!!
Debi Johnson
2 years ago
Filthy, I did get the antibiotics needed. I considered not going back for my follow up, but thought I would give it a second chance. When I arrived for my follow up. The Dentist was not in the office. I live 30 minutes away. They stated that they called. I have no record of a call from them on Cell or Home Phone.
becca Lee
2 years ago
First time here new dentist there now.She and her staff are great Mel was wonderful. Give them a chance.Like I said. NEW DENTIST. SHE IS GREAT A+++++++++
Brieana Shepard
3 years ago
I do NOT recommend this dental office at all! My appointment time was for 3pm, I showed up at 2:40pm to fill out paperwork, being it was my first time in this office. After I came in two other ladies came in and both were called back before me. One of the dental assistants/and or hygienists told the front office receptionist that she is running to the DMV to get her sons plates. The receptionist said now? We're busy. Well the dental assistant/and or hygienist said yes I need to get his plates before they close. So she leaves, then the ladies up front were making comments on how long the dental assistant/and or hygienist would actually be gone for. It is now close to 3:40pm when I'm finally called back. The receptionist had me rinse my mouth out with water and peroxide, never heard of that before, but okay. They did x-rays and took me to my room. The lady who had run to the DMV came in and took more x-rays, in which I asked if she would be the one cleaning my teeth. She said no, you have Medicaid. Supposedly Medicaid doesn't allow a cleaning and exam to be done on the same day. I've never heard of this. She also said I would need a more in-depth cleaning as it's been awhile since I've had a cleaning and they just wouldn't have the time for that anyways. She then proceeded to tell me that their booked out for 3-4 months for cleanings. By this time she had left the room and in all the rooms they have an open space in the wall covered by curtains so I could see and hear all work being done. The dentist was in the next room. It was almost 4pm and by that time I decided that I'm not waiting any longer and told the receptionist I'm leaving. The dental assistant/and or hygienist came up to me and said why are you leaving, I didn't realize you got up from your chair. I told her that I'm not going to have an exam but no cleaning and then being booked out for 3-4 months. She then responded that they could squeeze me in for dental work. I just told her I'm leaving. I have very bad anxiety when it comes to the dentist so this experience made it worse. I DONT Recommend at all!!
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