The team at Powder River Dental is focused on meeting our patients unique dental needs with comprehensive and compassionate services. Whether you need regular teeth cleanings or cosmetic dentistry, our dental team is experienced and educated to provide the highest quality of care.

Our professional dental team stays up-to-date with the latest dental technologies and is dedicated to helping every patient feel comfortable. Above all else, our doctors and staff want to help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile that you deserve.

Dr. Holly Schamber and her husband, Tony, are native Wyomingites. After graduating dental school in 2012, they moved to Gillette to make it their forever home. Dr. Schamber attended the University of Wyoming, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health in 2005, and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health in 2008. She further went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2012. After graduation, Dr Schamber joined the professional team at Powder River Dental Associates.

Dr Schamber is a member of the American Dental Association, the Wyoming Dental Association where she currently serves as the Vice President. She is the President of the Northeast District for the Wyoming Dental Association and serves as the dentist on the Childrens Developmental Services of Campbell County Health Services Advisory Committee. She is a graduate of Gillette Area Leadership Institute (GALI). Dr. Schamber has a passion for dentistry and helping improve the health and smiles of her patients.

Dr. Schamber and her husband, Tony, have 3 children, Jaxson, Kru & Jaycee, that keep them busy and always traveling somewhere for their kids athletics. The Schamber family enjoys camping, hiking, boatingreally anything outdoors. They enjoy traveling around to watch their kids play on traveling basketball and baseball teams. Dr Schamber and her husband enjoy training and running half marathons together. Enjoy might be a strong word, but they enjoy the challenge and reward of running.

Dr. Schell earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in health sciences from the University of Wyoming in 2006. He then graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 2010 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Upon graduation, Dr. Schell was invited to join the team at Powder River Dental.

Dr. Schell and his wife Lindsey grew up on the west side of the Big Horn Mountains in Basin. They moved their family to Gillette in June of 2010 to join Powder River Dental. Dr. Schell and Lindsey have two daughters, Morgan and Malin. In his spare time Dr. Schell enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping and hiking.

Dr. Patrick Love has been a practicing general dentist in Gillette since he moved here in 1978. Dr. Love graduated with a BS in Pre-med from Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. He graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy as a dental officer from 1974 to 1978 in the Aleutian Islands and the Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV, the home of the Top Gun Naval Aviation Fighter program. Dr. Love is a life member of the American Dental Association and a Life Member of the Wyoming Dental Association.

Dr. Love is an accomplished bronze sculptor and a painter. Many of his art pieces can be seen in the community. He is an avid hunter and fly fisherman and enjoys photography, golf, and camping with his family. He is happily married to his wife Sandi for 52 years. Their children Heather, Stephanie, and Michael grew up in Gillette and are successful members of their communities. The Loves have 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dr. Love and his wife Sandi look forward to retirement in the near future.

Dr. Nitan Bahnson was born and raised in Gillette, Wyoming. He and his wife, along with their son, cant imagine living anywhere else as both of their families also live in Gillette. He is proud to call Gillette home and grateful for the opportunities Gillette and Wyoming offer.

Dr. Bahnson attended the University of Wyoming where he completed his Structural Engineering degree with minors in Chemistry and Finance. After completing an internship with Peter Kiewit Building Group, Dr. Bahnson chose to pursue a career in dentistry in order to continue working with his hands, while helping people more directly.

Dr. Bahnson attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He went on to pursue advanced training through a General Practice Residency (GPR). Dr. Bahnson was one of eight residents selected for the 2015-2016 general practice residency at the University of Colorado, where he received advanced training in Oral Surgery, Implants, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Sedation. After a successful first year Dr. Bahnson was asked to serve as the Chief Resident the following year while he continued training. Dr. Bahnson is a member of the Wyoming and American Dental Associations.

Lnette grew up in a family of dentistry. She assisted her dad in his orthodontic practice in Riverton, Wyoming before attending dental hygiene school at Sheridan College, graduating in 1979. Her older brother became a dentist as well as an uncle and niece. She has spent almost 40 years of her career in Gillette and has been employed at Powder River Dental for 39 years. Lnette has seen many advancements in dentistry over that period including being mandated to wear gloves and masks, digital radiography, and computer charting.

She is a past president of the Wyoming Dental Hygienists Association, past secretary of the American Dental Hygienists Association District X, and has served as an ADHA Delegate from Wyoming for numerous years. Her greatest honor was serving on a reference committee at an ADHA national meeting and getting to meet hygienists from all over the country. Being actively involved in her professional association contributed to her longevity in dental hygiene. Lnette is also a Master Grad of Rapport Leadership International and Gillette Area Leadership Institute (GALI).

Lnette is widowed, has 2 children and 5 grandchildren that keep her busy. She relocated to Casper, Wyoming in 2011 and commutes weekly to work here due to her dedication and passion for this practice. She enjoys international travel, cruising, reading, and singing in her spare time.

Theresa graduated from Sheridan College with her Dental Hygiene degree in 1992. She and her husband, Gary, then moved to make Gillette their home and start their family. Theresa has been working for Powder River Dental since December 2001. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their three children and their spouses, and their four granddaughters. They are also known for having fun in their spare time playing poker, fishing, and traveling to beautiful places, especially by cruise ships.

Tori grew up in Nebraska and moved to Wyoming when she started hygiene school in Sheridan in 2015. Tori lives near Gillette with her husband, beautiful baby girl, and black lab pup! She enjoys hunting, roping, and really anything outdoors! Shes happy to be in Gillette, Wyoming and working for Powder River Dental!

Audra grew up in Southern Arizona where she attended Sahuarita High School and graduated from Pima Community College in 1996 with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Audra moved to Gillette in 2007 with her husband and two children. After moving to Gillette, Audra started at Powder River Dental in April 2008. Audra furthered her education and in 2018 she became a Certified Orofacial Myologist.

Krista graduated with her dental hygiene degree from Sheridan College in 1994. She has been working for Powder River Dental since 2012. Krista was raised in Billings, Montana and practiced Dental Hygiene there for 17 years before moving to Gillette 2012.

Krista has served as the Montana Dental Hygienist Association President year 1999-2000 and several other Board positions at the state level. She also has served on the American Dental Hygiene Association as a delegate for the state of Montana. She and her husband have two children.

Christina has lived in Gillette since 2014. She completed her prerequisites at MSU Billings and graduated from Sheridan College with her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013. Christina grew up in Germany, where she completed a 3 year program in dental laboratory technology and worked as a dental technician for 10 years before pursuing dental hygiene.

Christinas passion and main interests related to dental hygiene are the impact of oral health on systemic health (and vice versa), sleep apnea, and the effect of Orofacial dysfunction on airway and dentition. Getting patients excited about and engaged in their oral health is her main goal.