Padraig Dennehy, DMD is a fourth-generation Montanan, having been born and raised in Butte, MT. He attended Montana Tech of the University of Montana, graduating summa cum laude with a major in Biology and a minor in Mathematics. Following graduation, Dr. Dennehy taught freshman level Chemistry at Montana Tech for one year prior to beginning dental school. Dr. Dennehy obtained his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in June of 2007. One of his proudest accomplishments was delivering a graduation speech to his fellow dental and medical school graduates. Following Harvard, Dr. Dennehy completed a two-year residency program in the specialty of orthodontics at the University of Minnesota. Prior to returning to Montana, he practiced orthodontics in Minnesota for two years.
As someone who is motivated to provide the highest quality patient care, Dr. Dennehy stays up-to-date on the latest advances by attending continuing education courses and seminars in the study of orthodontics and other dental/ medical fields. He is also a member of the cleft lip and palate team, working in conjunction with other professionals to treat craniofacial patients who require specialized care.
Being an orthodontist is a commitment: a commitment to yourself to maintain the high standards of the profession, to being the best role model for your patients, and to being an integral part of your community. I want to make a difference in my patients' lives by being someone they can trust and rely onsomeone who can give them a great smile and the confidence to show it off. Dr. Jerde
Dr. Kaia Jerde grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington, but spent much of her childhood in the Flathead Valley of Montana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.
Fascinated by the engineering of aspects of orthodontics, Dr. Jerde pursued her Master of Science degree in Dental Medicine (MSD) and her Orthodontic Certificate from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicines Orthodontic Department.
Dr. Jerde is one of the few board-certified orthodontists in the state, which ensures to patients that she has dedicated the time to be at her best professionally. She is committed to providing excellence to her patients and maintaining the high standards of the profession through her memberships in the American Board of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, and OKU Dental Honor Society.
A problem solver at heart, Dr. Jerde relishes working through a case to determine the best treatment plan for each patient. She enjoys the challenge of navigating a case from start to finish, and seeing the amazing results at the end.
Having recently relocated to Missoula, Dr. Jerde and her husband Kyle have kept busy exploring the great outdoors. Their favorite activities include skiing, rafting, hiking, camping, backpacking, and biking. Dr. Jerde is a passionate animal lover and currently has two cats, Oliver and Sammy, a new puppy Jax, as well as many stories of past rescued animals that she loves to share.