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.