LESLIE B. ANTHONY D.M.D.
Dr. Anthony was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She completed her undergraduate education at Emory University in 1982 and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1989. Dr. Anthony completed a residency program in general dentistry at Oregon Health Sciences University in conjunction with the Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Anthony and her two adult children love their Montana home and the many activities available in the Flathead Valley.
Dr. Anthony is a perfectionist who insists on the comfort and satisfaction of her patients. She is experienced and competent in complex dentistry and has pursued extensive continuing education to provide optimal dental care for her patients. She is a member of the Montana Study Club, where she studies under internationally renowned prosthodontist, Dr. Frank Spear and UCLA CED Director, Dr. Ed McLaren.
Dr. Anthony is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dentists who are Diplomates of the ABDSM have demonstrated that they have the skills and knowledge essential for the delivery of excellent patient care. The ABDSM believes higher standards for dental sleep medicine translate into better care for patients and greater accountability. The ABDSM credential is widely recognized as the gold standard for excellence in dental sleep medicine.
Dr. Anthony volunteers for Shepard’s Hand Dental Clinic in Whitefish, Donated Dental Services of Montana, The Body Balance Program and Soroptimist International of Whitefish Smile of Hope.
LINDSEY
Lindsey is a registered dental hygienist working on Dr. Anthony’s professional team since July 2012. Lindsey attended FVCC and completed her degree in dental hygiene in 2011 through MSU Great Falls. Lindsey spends most of her free time chasing her son and watching him grow big and strong.
“I love my practice, my co-workers and the friendly atmosphere of the office. In addition to cleaning teeth and everything else dental, I love all animals and being outside.”
JAMIE
Jamie is a registered hygienist and is the newest member of Dr. Anthony’s team. She started her dental hygiene career in Cleveland, Ohio in 2003, where she graduated from the Cuyahoga County Hygiene Program. In early 2007 Jamie took her hygiene skills to Phoenix, AZ where she spent the past 16 years working and starting a family. Jamie and her family recently moved to Montana after her husband Mike retired from the Fire Department. Jamie enjoys camping, boating, fishing, hiking with her dogs, watching her daughter Gia play soccer, and exploring all the beauty Montana has to offer.
TONIA
Tonia was a dental assistant for 20 years before deciding to go back to school at age 42 to earn a dental hygiene degree. She graduated from Great Falls College Montana State University and has been a hygienist for 8 years. She loves her career! She loves helping her patients find ways to improve their oral health, which leads to improved overall health. Outside of the office, Tonia enjoys being outside (doing anything on the water), and spending time with her family, especially her 4-year-old granddaughter.
YVONNE
Yvonne has been in the dental field for more than 40 years! She has experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. Her depth and breadth of dental experience is invaluable!
She’s lived in Montana for over 29 years. Her hobbies include church, gardening, canning, and NASCAR. Mostly, she loves spending time with her husband and her fur baby, Bambi. Her avocation is cake decorating – another area where she excels!
DeAn
DeAn is a certified dental assistant with over 30 years of experience! She is a great assistant and organizer for the team. She moved to Montana in 2019. She likes to live in a more rural place – she enjoys her quiet time. She loves living by mountains and loves the outdoors!
AMBER
Amber started working with us in July of 2020. Her days are spent in our back office helping the assistants and hygienists in any way she can to ensure their days run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. She is a native of the Flathead Valley and lives outside of Columbia Falls with her husband, Tony and her children Dylan and Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys remodeling her home, camping, and spending time in sunny Arizona.
JED
Is our Scheduling Master / Patient Advocate. He has worked for Dr. Anthony since 2002. He is quite busy trying to keep up with two young children. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Richmond. He moved to MT in 1994 after a visit where he became enamored with the beauty of the area and the friendly people. He loves his job working with people. He also likes dogs, kids, Frisbee, long walks on the beach and desires whirled peas.
DANI
Dani, a Whitefish native, has worked in the dental field since 1993 and had been fortunate to learn from 7 dentists in two previous practices before joining Dr. Leslie Anthony in 2020. She has experienced many technological advances in dental care, and appreciates the importance of oral health as part of overall health and emotional wellness. She values the many wonderful co-workers and patients she has become friends with over her years in dentistry. She loves her family, Montana’s rivers, Whitefish High School sports, and the theater.
