Meet Our Dental Team in Bozeman, MT

Our friendly team at Hays Dental Group, LLC is dedicated to providing you with quality dental care in Bozeman, Montana. When you visit us, you can expect our team to give you their full attention and help you feel at ease while ensuring that your oral health needs are met. Give us a call at 406-586-2117 to schedule your appointment with our dentists, Dr. Christopher Hall, Dr. Danielle Schwieterman, Dr. J. Max Wasserburger and Dr. Wendy Terry, and learn more about our dental services! We look forward to meeting you soon!

Karena

Office Manager

I grew up in Fort Shaw and graduated from Simms High School. I have been with Hays Dental Group, LLC since 2005, and I enjoy working with our extremely caring doctors and our friendly team. Hays Dental Group, LLC is my home away from home. My goal as the office manager is to give supreme customer service to all patients I come in contact with. I enjoy working with all of our patients, especially when I get to see some extreme patient transformations – literally, frowns get turned upside down. That, along with being able to work for extremely caring doctors and a friendly team, is why I love it here! I have three very active boys who play sports all year round. When we are not traveling for hockey, football, wrestling and baseball, we enjoy camping, working in the yard and relaxing (when we can).

Rhonda

Hygiene Insurance Coordinator

I was born and raised in Montana. I have worked at Hays Dental Group, LLC since 2019, but I have been in the dental field since 1994. I attended Clover Park Technical College and received my dental assistant certificate. One of my favorite parts about working at Hays Dental Group, LLC is that we all feel like family. Everyone works together as a team. During my experience in the dental field, I have worked in both the front and back offices; this allows me to better explain treatments to my patients and help them feel at ease about their dental care. I am glad to be part of a practice that takes pride in creating a great patient experience. My husband, David, and I recently moved to a beautiful new home near the Jefferson River. We have two dogs and one cat. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, canning, motorcycling and enjoying all that Montana has to offer.

Karalyn

Finance Manager

I was born in San Diego, California, but spent my high school years in the small rural town of Gildford, Montana. I started at Hays Dental Group, LLC in March of 2022 and have really enjoyed working with our staff. The Hays Dental Group, LLC team really is a family and works together as such. We have such amazing, detail-oriented providers who very clearly strive to give our patients the best care possible from the time they walk in to the time they leave. My dog, Athena, and I love to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful scenery Montana has to offer. I also enjoy spending time with my best friend, Lauryn, seen below.

Lauryn

Scheduling Coordinator

Hi! My name is Lauryn Yeykal. I was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and moved to Florida in 2005. I lived in Orlando, Florida, until 2012 and then I moved to Bozeman, Montana. I started working at Hays Dental Group, LLC in October 2022 as the scheduling coordinator. I am a full-time student at Montana State University studying early childhood P-2 education and special education. I will graduate in May of 2024 with my bachelor’s degree, and then I will start my master’s in August of 2024. I love Hays Dental because we have all become a family. Every single person can walk by the desk and put a smile on my face. I love all our patients and our conversations we have either over the phone, when they check in or out, or when I see them outside the office. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family (especially my niece and nephew) and my friends. I also enjoy relaxing (when I am not in school) and doing homework (when I am in school). My favorite season is summer, so you will see me near a body of water a lot. My best friend, Karalyn, also works here and she will be pictured up above. I am so happy I am able to help each and every one of you!

Carly

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hi! My name is Carly, and I am a Montana native. I have been a dental hygienist at Hays Dental Group, LLC since 2007. I enjoy working with a positive team of doctors, dental hygienists and dental assistants. I appreciate the cutting-edge technology our office has to offer, such as intraoral cameras, digital imaging, non-impression mouth guards, etc. I love working with such compassionate dentists and teammates, and I enjoy providing my patients with a positive, comfortable dental experience as I help them achieve a healthy smile. I grew up in Butte, Montana, and I love living in Bozeman and enjoying all it has to offer. Outside the office, I enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and floating.

Kayla

Registered Dental Hygienist

I was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, but now call Bozeman home. I graduated from Sheridan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene in 2009. I have been with the practice since 2011. I love working at Hays Dental Group, LLC because we offer a positive atmosphere and really focus on our patients’ individual needs. The doctors are extremely caring and knowledgeable. I love being a part of a great team that delivers the highest standard of care and focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide high-quality care. I truly love what I do and look forward to coming to work every day. My husband, Rod, and I have one daughter, Addison, and one son, Wyatt. In my free time, I am usually chasing my kids around. I also enjoy outdoor activities and traveling.

Vanessa

Registered Dental Hygienist

I have been a registered dental hygienist at Hays Dental Group, LLC since May 2013. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota in 2010. I am also certified in Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) for periodontal disease treatment. Before moving to the Bozeman area, I provided care in my hometown of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. I have served on the Montana Dental Hygiene State Board since 2015, and I was awarded the honor of 2017’s Montana Dental Association Dental Hygienist of the Year. I enjoy helping patients with gum health while providing a fun and positive environment. I am able to contribute to Hays Dental Group, LLC by being thorough in my treatments and paying attention to detail. I absolutely love my family! When I am not in the office, I enjoy hiking, trail running, rock climbing and skiing. I also enjoy playing with my two dogs and volunteering my time with local charities.

Michelle

Registered Dental Hygienist

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Amy

Certified Dental Assistant

I have been with Hays Dental Group, LLC since 2000, and I received my Certified Dental Assistant certification from the Dental Assisting National Board in 2003. I take great pride in being a part of our professional group that is knowledgeable, compassionate, dedicated, energetic and FUN! Not only that, but our practice stays up to date with the latest cutting-edge technology to give our patients the care they deserve. It is truly a pleasure to come to work every single day to provide the highest standard of care for existing and new patients. I am happily married to my husband, Shane. In my free time, I love to go hiking, running and hunting, as well as garden, cook, travel and spend time with my family and friends.

Michaela

Certified Dental Assistant

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Courtney

Dental Assistant

I am from Columbus, Ohio. I came to Bozeman to attend MSU for a bachelor’s degree in cell biology and neuroscience. I would like to go to dental school in the near future. I enjoy spending time with my husband and playing video games. I enjoy working at Hays Dental Group, LLC because I love seeing a patient’s smile after a transformation.

MO

Dental Assistant

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Anna

Dental Assistant

Hi, I’m Anna! I am from Townsend, Montana, an hour outside Bozeman. I attended MSU for a year to start my education to become a dental hygienist. I joined Hays Dental in 2021 and everyone here has helped me learn and grow in a positive environment. I love that I get to be around such a fun and compassionate team and dentists alike while doing what I’m passionate about. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, hiking, backcountry riding, camping, and cuddling with my puppy, Mino.

Mindy

Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Mindy. I have been with The Hays Dental Group since August of 2021. I was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana and moved to Montana in May of 2017. After four years of being a laborer for an electrical company, I decided it was time to change careers and got into the dental field. I was amazed by all the parts to a single tooth structure there were and was fascinated with all things dental. The Hays Dental Group welcomed me with open arms and treated me like family from the start. One of my favorite things at HDG is watching our team build relationships with our patients and making sure they are comfortable throughout treatment. It’s amazing to see how much of an impact we can have on our patients to help them feel at ease with treatment. In my free time, I love staying active outdoors, gold panning with my husband, interior painting, and playing with my dogs and six nieces.

Katie

Dental Assistant

I grew up in a small town in Eastern Washington, Colville, but I have been living in Bozeman since 2020. I moved here to gain residency with my fiancé, Tyler. I am now going to school at MSU and plan to attend Dental Hygiene School in the near future. I love working at the Hays Dental Group and I have learned so much! This team is really special and I enjoy coming to work every day!

Josie

Dental Assistant

I was born and raised in SW Montana. I married my high school sweetheart and together we have four amazing kids. I enjoy spending time with my family, vacationing, reading, camping and golfing. In 2022 I discovered that I also love being a dental assistant when I joined the Hays Dental Group. Hays has become family and I am so proud to work for the most amazing doctors in the valley. I truly love my job and the people I work with. I believe at Hays we are not a stereotypical dental practice – we make you feel welcome in a nonjudgmental way and oftentimes our patients actually have fun! (Who knew going to the dentist could be fun? This girl!) Looking forward to seeing YOU soon!