Homegrown Dental of Great Falls, MT boasts a well-trained staff full of energy and compassion. From our office staff to our dental hygienists, your health is our business and we take our business very seriously!
Makaliah, Dental Hygienist
Makaliah was born and raised in Polson. She graduated in 2012 from Polson High School, where she was active in golf and softball. She moved to Great Falls in 2017 when she was accepted into the dental hygiene program at Great Falls College-MSU. During her time in Great Falls, she met her now fiancé Connor and shortly after graduating in 2019 with her Associates in Dental Hygiene they moved to San Antonio, TX due to Connor’s job in the Air Force. While in San Antonio, Makaliah worked in private practice for 2 years and continued educating herself in the latest dental advancements. In 2021, they moved back to Great Falls and couldn’t be happier to be back in the state they love and be closer to family! Makaliah can’t wait to share her oral health knowledge with the patients at Homegrown Dental. Her biggest priority is to make everyone feel comfortable and confident with their smiles. When not at work, Makaliah enjoys her time golfing, hiking, fishing, floating the rivers, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Alicia, Dental Hygienist
Ali was raised in Montana and attended Great Falls College MSU for her dental hygiene degree. Prior to being a dental hygienist, Ali was a dental assistant for 5 years working in general dentistry and oral surgery. Her passion for dentistry shines through her patient care and education striving to give each patient the best care and treating them as family. On her days off, Ali enjoys restoring worn furniture, hiking, taking cooking classes to enhance her limited cooking skills, skiing, and planning her and her husband's next travel destination where they can scuba dive and slowly explore every corner of the world.
Erica, Dental Hygienist
Erica is a proud mom of two energetic kids, Tanner and Tenley, who keep her on the go with their involvement in all kinds of sports. She shares her life with her wonderful husband, Greg, and together they enjoy the simple joys of Montana living—camping, fishing, and hiking whenever they get the chance.
Originally from Helena, MT, Erica has called Great Falls home since 2008. She comes from a big, close-knit family with four sisters, one brother, and two incredible parents who helped shape her strong values and love for life.
Erica is passionate about her career as a dental hygienist, a profession she truly loves and continues to grow in year after year. She has been a hygienist for 12 years! Her positive outlook and caring nature shine through in everything she does—whether it’s with her patients, her family, or out on the trail.
Alissa, Dental Assistant
Alissa was born and raised in WA state, where she met her husband 25 years ago. Mike joined the Navy shortly after they were married and they moved to VA Beach for 4 years. After having their youngest kiddos and moving back to WA state Alissa went to Dental Assisting school and has been assisting for 14 years now. Moving to Fairfield MT this summer has fulfilled their families life long dreams of living on a little bit of land in the beautiful country. That along with working with the amazing team at Homegrown Dental, Alissa feels she has found her paradise.
Heather, Dental Assistant
Heather grew up in Drummond, Montana where sports were life. She has been a dental assistant for over 5 years and loves meeting new people and helping them get their smile back. She loves anything to do with the outdoors hunting, scouting, hiking etc. She also enjoys welding in her shoppe where she has her own side business. Heather finds the most rewarding moments in dentistry are when patients leave with less anxiety than when they arrived.
Kailey, Treatment Coordinator
Kailey is a proud Montana native who grew up in southern Alabama. Kailey brings a friendly smile, attention to detail, and a deep passion for patient care to our team. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and has called Great Falls home for over five years.
Kyle, Practice Administrator
Kyle was born and raised in Portland, OR. After high school, Kyle moved up to Helena, MT where he pursued his degree in History while playing football at Carroll College. While at Carroll he was fortunate enough to be a part of the 04', 05', and the 07' national championship teams. After graduating from Carroll, Kyle stuck around to coach with the Fighting Saints for an additional three seasons. It was at Carroll where he met Dr. Moore and the two of them have been dating since. In his free time, Kyle enjoys staying active in sports, fishing, skiing, and trail running. He also loves to explore new camping locations with his two kiddos and Dr. Moore.
