Dr. Michael Stuart has practiced dentistry for over 30 years. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Brigham Young University, he completed a two-year mission in Guadalajara, Mexico for the LDS Church. He went on to earnhis Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the School of Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1988. After dental school, he practiced in Utah for four years before settling inMontana.
Since then, he has proudly served the community of Billingsand the surrounding area. Dr. Stuart has many hours of continuing education courses with the American College of Oral Implantologyand the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has received advanced training in laser therapy, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery.
Dr. Stuart grew up in the small town of Wells, Nevada. The son of a pharmacist, he knew from a young age that he wanted a career that would enablehim to help people in a meaningful way. Practicing dentistry, getting to know patients, and providing them with high-quality care has allowed him to achieve that goal.
Dr. Stuart believes that the most rewarding part of practicing dentistry is getting to work with great patients and staff. He loves helping patients feel better about themselves and seeing the difference a beautiful smile can make. He values the trust his patients' place in him and works hard to make sure they get the best care possible.
When he isnt in the office, Dr. Stuart enjoys elk hunting with friends, leading Boy Scout Troopmeetings, spending time with his wife and children, and attending the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Lisa and her husband Kurt own Model Avionics, a drone-based geo-mapping and aerial photography business. They have adaughter Eden and a son-in-law Dusty. They also have two dogs and a naughty Moluccan Cockatoo! In her free time, shes learning how to play the accordion!
BreAnn has been with Legacy Smiles since 2012 and hasmore than 15 years of experience in dentistry. She received both her certified dental assisting certification and her registered dental hygienist license from the North Dakota State College of Science. She is licensed in anesthesia and is a member of the Montana Dental Hygienist Association. She was presented with the Community Leadership Award from the MDHA.
BreAnns favorite parts of her job include one-on-one interactions with patients, developing relationships with them, and helping them learn about their dental and overall health needs. Her goal is to be a calming, hopeful light to a fearful, nervous patient.
Outside, BreAnn loves spending time with her incredible husband and twin daughters, and enjoying the beautiful and spacious outdoors Montana is famous for. They love to ski, boat, wake board, mountain bike, and explore all that Montana has to offer. BreAnn also loves to run, so you may see her pushing a doublewide stroller down the street! Scrapbooking and volunteering at church are also highs on her list!
Peggy, or Pegsas we like tocall her, handles many things pertaining to our patients care.Nothingis more important than making patients feel comfortable before, during, and after their procedures. She loves building relationships with patients while helping them keep their teeth beautiful with preventive dentistry. Peggy started at Legacy Smiles in 2015, whn she broughtwith her 16 years of experience in dental assisting. She enjoys working with our team, not only because we provide quality dentistry, but also because we have fun doing it!
Peggy and her husband met in high school and both attended MSUB College. They have a daughter, a son, and two dogs. As a family, they have traveled to Hawaii, Colorado, Arizona, and Mexico, and love the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. Peggy likes to snowboardand spendtime with family and friends. She is also involved with a nonprofit organization, Zarias Pink Ladiez.
Lauren earned her associates degree in dental hygiene from Sheridan College and her bachelors degree in dental hygiene from the University of Wyoming. She started with Legacy Smiles in 2016. As a dental hygienist, Laurens number-one goal is to providepreventive care in the form of patient education, cleanings, and periodontal evaluations and treatment. She enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level while at the same time helping them improve their oral and overall health. She is a great part of our team who goes the extra mile to give her patients a positive experience while providing the highest quality of work!
Lauren and her husband Justin love taking in all that Montana has to offer. They spend most of their free time outdoors with friends and family. Lauren grew up on a cattle ranch outside of Custer, so many of her weekends are spent there helping her parents. Lauren loves living in Billings and getting to know all of her patients from here and the surrounding communities.
Legacy Smiles has been providing excellent quality service to the population of Billings, MT, and the surrounding communities since 1988. We strive to stay up to date with the latest technology, provide a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere, and build relationships with our patients. And we do it all just for you.
We are very quality oriented and pay great attention to details. We only see one patient at a time. Each patient is given their own reserved time and we spend that entire time with that one patient. In other words, we never go from person to person while providing a treatment to a patient. This allows us to give our undivided attention to our patients and provide them with the utmost high-quality dental care.
Our office has more experience with laser technology than any other practice in the area. Fifteen years ago, Dr. Stuart was the first dentist in the Billings, MT area to get theWaterlase MD laser. The waterlaser enables him to offer his patients virtually pain-freefillingswith no shot andno drill, as well asgum reshaping treatment andperiodontal therapy.
We also offer other amenities such as earbuds, blankets and pillows,warm scented hand towels, and mouthwash after your procedure.If you need anything else while you are visiting our office, please be sure to let us know.
Above all, our caring and talented staff put us ahead of the pack. At our Billings, MT office, we know our patients by name and work to build relationships with each and every one of them. Our staff operates as a team to successfully meet the needs of our patients.
All of our staff members have at least five years of experience, and we strive to provide a great experience for our patientseachday. We spend quality time to ensurethat our patients understand each procedure we are recommending as well as educatethem on proper home health care and hygiene. We want our patients to be informed, comfortable, and happy with the care they receive.