Dr. John Tingey attended dental school at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine from 2004 to 2007. In order to become a specialist in periodontology, he completed a three-year periodontal residency at the University of Iowa Dental School.

Since graduating, Dr. Tingey has become active in his professional community, often attending seminars and courses through the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Spear Education Summit, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the American and Montana Dental Associations. By completing far more continuing education than is required of him by the state of Montana, Dr. Tingey stays up to date with the newest and best periodontal and dental implant techniques to provide the finest dental care for each patient.

Originally from Mesa, Arizona, Dr. Tingey currently resides in Great Falls with his wife and five children. His family means the world to him, and time outside the office is often spent playing and spending time with them. You can also find him working around the house, riding quads, fishing, hiking, and hunting. Dr. Tingey enjoys being outdoors and getting used to being out in the colda big change from Arizonas weather!

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive periodontalcare that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with youto create a comfortable, stress-free,experience whenyou visit our office. We are pleased to welcome you to Great Falls Periodontics and Dental Implantsand we look forward to working with you.

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, I enjoy helping people get to a better state of oral health. I offer periodontal maintenance as well as scaling and root planing procedures to those who require that particular treatment and I am greatly satisfied when our treatment objectives are met. Most of my focus as a Dental Hygienist is focused on patient education. I enjoy teaching patients proper brushing and flossing techniques that yield good oral hygiene habits that ensure a healthy, maintained periodontal status.

My wife and I are parents to three very active little boys. Together as a family we enjoy camping, especiallyinGlacier National Park. The boys are starting to get involved with sports, sowere busy supporting those activities. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and archery.

I graduated from Dental Assisting School in 2009 and starting working in the dental field in 2010. Ienjoy helping our patients during their visits to our office. Its particularly gratifying to see a healthy, happy smile following a surgical procedure. I assist Dr. Tingey with examinations and surgeries, supporting him and our patient.I provide post-operativeinstructionsand answer questions related to treatment.

A formally trained dental assistant and graduate of the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Assisting,I have enjoyed an extended and rewardingcareer in the dental field. Although I don't workin the clinical setting,I certainly appreciate what it's like in that environment. I'm happy to know that the small thingsI do'behind the scenes' allow the clinical staff to work proficiently and with sound attention to the patients in their care.I'm delighted to work with a very talented group of dental care professionals who are very sensitive to the needs of our patients; they offer exceptional periodontal care.

Happily married for 32 years, my husband and I have two married daughters and four beautiful grandchildren. My passion is genealogy but I also enjoy needlework, fly fishing and cooking up a storm in my kitchen. However,nothing delights me more than the time I spend with my grandbabies!

A Midwest girl, originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, I enjoy Montana living.Myhusband and I are parents totwo young,beautiful, brown-eyed daughters who continually enchant us. I find great satisfaction spending timein my kitchen making traditional family meals and tryingnew recipes! If there is any extra time left in my day, I enjoy picking up a good book and settling in for a good read.

As a Registered DentaI Hygienist with 36 years of practical experience, I enjoy getting to know our patients and building long-term relationships with them. Working together, we focus on improving and maintaining their oral health and smile. I provide periodontal maintenanceand apply fluoride and other oral medicaments. Much of my day is spent educating and encouraging patients to take control of their smile and oral health.

Im a fourth-generation Montana girl whos happily married to a super guy, Robert. We, along with our two dogs, hike and camp as much as possible. I enjoypainting and drawing and I am involved in many regional art shows; myart work is on exhibit at the Old West Art Show at the Heritage Inn of Great Falls each March. I'm avolunteer docent at the Charles M. Russell Museum and I absolutely LOVE living in Montana!

Having enjoyed an extended career in dental hygiene, I have had the distinct privilege of meeting patients and educating them about oral health issues.I received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa and completed additional instruction to become licensed in the administration of local anesthetic. I enjoy every aspect of my job as a dental hygienist. It is my privilege to work with a talented clinician and a great support staff.

I have two grown children, both of whom live in Montana. I have two golden retrievers and a smooth collie that I train and show in obedience, rally, agility, tracking and conformation. I enjoy singing in the choir and playing hand bells at church. More recently, playing duplicate bridge has become a favorite pastime.

During the course of my day, I assist Dr. Tingey with examinations, re-evaluations and post-operative assessments. I'm always ready to lend a helping hand to our hygiene and surgical staff, too.If you are new to Great Falls Periodontics, I will most likely be the staff member who will take your x-rays and assistDr. Tingey during your new patient examination.It's satisfying to see patients commit to treatment and be satisfied and pleased with the results of their periodontal care. My co-workers are talented and passionate about the care they provide our patients and that attitude lends itselfto a positive, caring, working environment.