The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Hays Dental

Christopher J. Hall D.M.D.

Christopher J. Hall, D.M.D. received his undergraduate degree from Western State College in Colorado. He then attended the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, receiving a degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2005.

Christopher J. Hall was born in Great Falls, Montana, but was raised mostly in Nampa, Idaho where his parents still reside. In addition to Idaho, Christopher has lived in Colorado, Southern Germany and Boston, Massachusetts. Much like Doctor Hasting, Montana has called him back. He now returns to "The Last Best Place" as a Doctor of Dental Medicine and the newest addition to the qualified staff at Hays Dental Group.

Christopher loves all outdoor activities, especially alpine skiing, whitewater kayaking, and mountain biking (let's not forget the time honored dental tradition of golf!). Other interests include traveling, the fine arts, and fine dining.


Patrick R. Hays D.D.S.

Dr. Patrick R. Hays attended Mesa College and California State/Long Beach as an undergraduate. After graduating, he attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, Washington, Where he received a degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery in June, 1975.

Dr. Hays then moved to Bozeman and started a practice in August of 1975. Since then, his practice has grown right along with the Gallatin Valley, and Dr. Hays is a respected member of the community.

When not at work at his practice, Dr. Hays enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife of 38 year, Kathy. He is also father to 4 children and the proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren!


Kenneth L. Hasting D.D.S.

Dr. Hasting is a Montana "return of the native" story. Born in Bozeman, Dr. Hasting was raised mostly in California's Napa Valley while maintaining close ties to the Gallatin Valley by spending summers in Springhill. He earned his undergraduate education in Montana (MSU Bozeman), France (U. of Bordeaux), and California (UC Davis), finishing his graduate dental degree from the University of California at San Francisco in 1975, coincidentally, the same day Dr. Hays graduated from the University of Washington Dental School.

Dr. Hasting's dental career has included a stint as Public Health dentist on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana, then three years on the clinical Staff at UCSF Dental School in pediatric Dentistry, after which he focused full time on a private dental practice in Napa, California, for over twenty years. During his private practice years he continued his education in the areas of denture prosthodontics, implant dentistry, endodontics, and care and treatment of the elderly, as appropriate in the general dentist's setting. His last few years in practice in Napa were focused on geriatric dentistry.

Outside the private practice setting Dr. Hasting has lectured on General Health Considerations of the Dental Patient and written on The Dental Patient with Post-Polio Syndrome. During his most recent years in California, he served as Expert Examiner for the California State Board of Dentistry.

 

 

Gina Cantrell, R.D.H.

I received my degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty State College in West Virginia and have been a practicing hygienist for the past eight years. I enjoy educating my patients in healthy oral hygiene habits and making sure they have a positive dental experience.

I am actively involved in youth and children’s ministry together with my husband. My other interest include cooking, reading, and spending time in the outdoors.

 

 

 


Dental Assistants

Amy Roberts, C.D.A.

I am a native Montana who grew up in Washington & Montana, graduated from Bozeman High School in 1994. I have been married for 13 years.

I received my Certified Dental Assistant license in 2003 from the Dental Assisting National Board. I have been with Hays Dental Group for Seven years and continue to enjoy the knowledgeable & personable doctors and staff that I have the pleasure of working with. I take great pride in addressing and taking care of patients’ individual needs dental or otherwise & consistently delivering the highest standard of patient care.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family & friends, exercising, gardening, cooking & traveling. I also greatly enjoy weekly visits to a local care center to visit my elderly uncle and other residents who have become friends.

 

 

Stormy Mattson, B.S./Hygiene Coordinator

I was raised in Cody, WY, and attended Northwest Community College where I completed an Associate of Science Degree. I then transferred to Montana State University where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. I had an opportunity in 2001 to get into the dental field.

I have completed several courses at the Las Vegas Institute of Advance Dental Studies and also completed a course in Invisalign Techniques and Application. In 2004, I joined the team at Hays Dental Group where everyone treats you life family.

I spend quality time with my family, which consist of my husband, son (age 4), and daughter (age 2). In my spare time I enjoy scrap booking, beading, camping, fishing, and spending time with friends.

 

 

Melissa Brook

Hi, my name is Melissa! I’ve been working at Hays Dental Group for about three years. I went to High School in Helena, then came to MSU and schooled for 3 years in the Nursing & Music programs. I love the Bozeman area, beautiful mountains, great sights and great people. Some activities I enjoy in my spare time are: singing, dancing, playing my guitar, hiking, camping, fly fishing, water sports, softball, riding my Harley, skiing, hunting, traveling and meeting new people. I love working with all the staff here at Hays Dental Group, always-friendly smiles and great times!

 

 

 

 


Lisa Wallen

Lisa has called Montana her home since age five. Growing up in Bigfork, MT on the northern bay of Flathead lake helped to build her appreciation and love of the mountains and outdoors. Pursuing that love, she worked for Swan Lake Ranger district Forest Service on the trail crew for three years, before deciding to go back to school where she received her degree in Surgical Technology in 2005. Lisa came to Bozeman shortly after finishing school. She started working for Hays Dental Group February 2006. Just one of the reason’s Lisa loves working at Hays Dental Group is the sense of family and bringing smiles to peoples faces and truly making them feel at home is what Hays Dental Group is all about. Lisa enjoys living in Bozeman and taking advantage of all that Montana has to offer.

 

 

 

Traci Niemi

Hello, my name is Traci. I have worked at Hays Dental Group for just over a year and it is the most fantastic place I have ever worked! Two years ago I moved to Montana with my boyfriend Max from Northern Michigan. We like to take our dog out to swim in the rivers and I am excited to train her for bird season. I love living in Montana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Staff

Karena Mounts, Dental Receptionist

I grew up in Fort Shaw, Montana. I originally came to Bozeman to attend Montana State University, and then moved to Puyallup, WA, with my husband. Three years ago we moved to Belgrade to pursue my husband’s dream to open his own business.

My goal for my career with Hays Dental Group is to give supreme customer service to all patients I come in contact with. I enjoy working with all of our patients, especially when some of the transformations are so extreme. It gives me great satisfaction to be able to help new and repeat patients and I promise to give 100 % to all those that call on Hays Dental Group for their dental needs.

 

 

 

 

Joni Sando, Finance Manager

Joni was born in miles City, Montana. As a small child her and her family moved and settled down in Big Timber where she graduated from high school. Upon graduation, she moved to Bozeman to continue her education at Montana State University. While in Bozeman she met her husband and said their “I do’s and since then they have a beautiful baby girl named Devan to the family. Joni loves to camp, water ski, paint, and fish (her husband’s favorite hobby).

Joni became part of Hays Dental Group a few years back and has enjoyed working in most areas of the office including dental assisting, receptionist, and now as the finance manager. She most enjoys being a finance manager because she loves to be able to help patients in need of dental work and being able to show them the different options available to help them to complete their dental work.

If you have any questions or just want to see Hays Dental Group options, please to not hesitate to stop in and ask for Joni.