Meet Our Dental Team in Bozeman, MT

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).

Hi, I’m Ashlyn! I am originally from a close suburb of northern Minneapolis, Minnesota. I moved to Bozeman in 2021 to attend school at Montana State University. I am graduating in the summer of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I will be applying to graduate school in the fall. I am hoping to study developmental psychopathology after undergrad. My hobbies include reading, exercising, traveling, and hiking. The staff at Hays Dental Group has created a wonderful and professional environment to work in. I always look forward to meeting new patients and providing the best customer service possible.

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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.

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.

Hi! My name is Lauryn Yeykal. I was born in East Stroudsburg, PA. I moved to Bozeman, MT in 2012. I started working at Hays Dental Group in October of 2022 as the schedule coordinator. As of October 2024, I am now the hygiene coordinator. I graduated in May 2024 from Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood P-3 Education. I will eventually go back to Montana State to get my masters degree in special education. 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 of 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. I am so happy I am able to help each and everyone of you!

Hi, I’m Maddy! I was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. I attended Montana State University for one year studying Kinesiology, however I realized I wanted to work for a bit longer before going back to school. After a lot of thought and time, I have decided to study esthetics. I begin my program in April in Scottsdale, Arizona. Therefore, I am soaking up the time remaining with my amazing co-workers and patients. I love to travel, golf, and spend time with family and friends. My favorite part about working for Hays Dental Group, LLC has been learning all about teeth, plus experiencing such a great work environment.

Hi, I’m Denali and I am from rural Alaska! I came to Montana to attend Montana State University. I hike in the summer and ski all winter. My favorite part of working at Hays Dental Group, LLC is getting to meet new people every day!

I was born and raised in Bozeman and graduated from Bozeman High School. I started working at Hays Dental Group, LLC in September of 2022. The team is so amazing and enjoyable to be around and they have the upmost professional atmosphere and patient satisfaction. The most rewarding part of my job is taking care of our patients and helping them achieve a beautiful smile. When I am not at the office I enjoy camping, spending time with family and hiking with my two dogs, Brodie and Rosie.

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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.

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.

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