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Meet the team
MEET DR. TEDI HOWELL
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Dr. Tedi was born in Great Falls, MT, and raised in Shelby. She attended Carroll College, where she received her BS in Biology. During her free time, she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Kevin. It was here that she fell in love with pediatric dentistry!
After her undergraduate education, she moved to Kirksville, MO, for a two-year Master’s in Biomedical Sciences program, where she completed cardiac research. After receiving her Master’s degree, Dr. Tedi moved to Phoenix, AZ, for dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Following dental school, Dr. Tedi provided ten years of dental care for adults and children in public health clinics throughout Missouri and Wisconsin. Always having a heart for children, Dr. Tedi decided to continue her education in a two-year pediatric residency program at Denver Health Hospital in Denver, CO. Dr. Tedi is so excited to move home to be closer to her family and to serve the Helena community as part of the Helena Pediatric Dentistry team once again!
MEET DR. KEVIN RENCHER
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Dr. Kevin Rencher grew up in southeastern Idaho. As the oldest of eight siblings, he has always been surrounded by children. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1998 and then graduated from dental school at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2002. During dental school, he served as the President of the American Student Dental Association. He also served on numerous legislative committees. He then went on to complete two additional years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Schneider’s Children’s Hospital in New York City. Dr. Rencher continues to receive numerous awards for his superior academic excellence and leadership. He has traveled throughout the country speaking to dental professionals. He routinely travels to Washington, D.C. to help influence children’s dental legislation. He continues to be a leader among the pediatric dental community. As an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and through his involvement with the American Dental Association and the Montana Dental Association, Dr. Rencher makes it a priority to stay current on the latest developments within the pediatric dental community. Dr. Rencher is happily married. He and his beautiful wife have two sons and a daughter. In his spare time, Dr. Rencher enjoys camping, traveling and playing with his family.
MEET Dr. Brian Duffy
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Dr. Duffy was born and raised in North Idaho and is thrilled to be moving back west with his family. He spent his summers backpacking in the Anaconda wilderness so moving to Montana feels like returning home. Dr. Duff completed dental school at the University of New England in Portland, Maine and his pediatric residency in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Duffy has been married to his wife Tess for eight years and together they have two beautiful and adventurous girls, Ila and Hallie- ages 5 and 3. As a family the Duffy’s love to do all things outdoors including running, hiking, biking, boating, and camping. Dr. Duffy and his family look forward to serving the community of Helena through pediatric dentistry and in many other ways!
MEET DR. BRAD DAWSON
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Dr. Brad was raised in Southern Utah. He meet his wife Jacquilyn while he attended Brigham Young University. He received his dental degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, number two in his class. It was here that he discovered he had a passion for Pediatric Dentistry and enjoyed making the dentist fun for kids. At the same time, he developed an interest in Orthodontics and loved the challenge of transforming people lives through their smile. Following his passions Dr. Brad received his two post-doctorate degrees in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Indiana University. Where he also received the Ralp E. McDonald Scholar Award in Pediatric Dentistry and the Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award for finishing in the top three percent on the written board exam for Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Brad and his wife have three boys together. He is an avid sports fan. He enjoys hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and just spending time in the outdoors with his family. After 12 years of private practice in the Salt Lake City area he is excited to be making the move to Montana. He is looking forward to joining both dental teams in Helena and Great Falls and serving the wonderful people of Montana.
MEET DR. ALEXA BRANCATO
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Born and raised in Guilford, Connecticut, Dr. Alexa Brancato was the first in her family to attend college. After receiving her BS degree in biology from the University of Connecticut, she attended the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut, receiving her DMD degree in 2017. Dr. Alexa moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 2017 for the General Practice Residency program at the Christiana Care Health System. After graduating Dr. Alexa worked at a general dentistry practice and realized she loves working with children! She went back to school to become a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Dr. Alexa worked in Delaware after receiving her certificate in pediatrics and is so excited to move to Great Falls, Montana with her wonderful husband and their daughter. They are looking forward to exploring beautiful Montana and all it has to offer!