Our Team

At Hamilton Advanced Dentistry, we strive to provide our patients with quality dental service in a comfortable environment.

Eli Johnson DDS

Dr. Eli Johnson has been providing dental services to Hamilton and the surrounding Bitterroot Valley since 2007. After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery or DDS degree from Creighton University, he purchased his dental practice from Dr. James W. Olson, who started and ran the practice for over 30 years. In 2013, after working alongside Dr. Michael Taylor for 7 years, Dr. Johnson purchased Dr. Taylor’s practice upon his retirement. Prior to dental school, Dr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Science from Weber State University in Ogden, UT with studies in Microbiology. Outside the office, Eli enjoys the outdoors. He is an avid hunter and loves fly fishing. He is very involved in his church and with his family. Eli married his beautiful wife, Trieste, in 2000 and has three wonderful daughters Madison, Brynne, and Mariah.

Daniel Wharton DDS

Dr. Daniel Wharton was born in Billings, Montana, and graduated from Skyview High School in 2005. Dr. Wharton went on to an undergraduate degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, graduating in 2010. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and obtained his DDS in May of 2015. Being a native of Montana, Dr. Wharton has always had a desire to open a practice in Montana. When the opportunity arose, he seized it and has not looked back, opening Wharton Family Dentistry in August 2015. In January 2017, Dr. Wharton combined his practice with Dr. Johnson, and Hamilton Advanced Dentistry opened in January 2017. Dr. Wharton has a passion for dentistry and the safety and comfort of his patients. In his free time, Dr. Wharton loves to hunt, ski, fish, and watch college football. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Becky, their two sons, his family, and friends.

Tammy Office Manager

Tammy loves working in the dental office. She feels the staff is wonderful and the patients are a pleasure to get to know. Tammy loves attending dental industry conferences to learn methods and new procedures she can implement at Hamilton Advanced Dentistry. Outside the office, Tammy enjoys being outside, kayaking, hiking, exploring Montana, hanging out two German Shepherds, and time with her family. 

Pamela Front Desk

Pamela has worked in the dental field for over 30 years. She enjoys making patients feel comfortable and chatting with them about gardening, quilting, the history of the Bitterroot Valley, and their own life experiences. Pamela has lived in the Bitterroot Valley for the past 24 years with her husband and son. Her son recently enlisted in the Army. In her free time, Pamela enjoys spending time with friends and family, camping, exploring the great outdoors, and simple Sunday dinners. Pamela is living her wonderful life to the fullest!

Emma Front Desk

Emma is new to the dental care field and is loving working and learning from such an amazing team. She is originally from Canada and moved to the Bitterroot 2 years ago. She loves learning about the history of the area, helping on the family farm, and exploring with her young son and husband. She looks forward to meeting all of the wonderful patients at Hamilton Advanced Dentistry.

Shalae RDH

Shalae grew up in the Bitterroot Valley, attended the University of Montana and graduated Dental Hygiene school from North Western Colorado.

Shalae has been working in the dental field since 2002. She is passionate about providing patients with the best procedures and treatment. Staying up to date with continuing education courses on new techniques and technology is a huge part of this. Shalae has completed courses in Myofunctional therapy and is certified for laser use in dental hygiene.

Shalae loves getting to know patients and enjoys helping them obtain great oral health routines.

When she is not working, Shalae is busy chasing her three awesome kids! As a family, they love the outdoors- hiking, fishing camping! Shalae is also excited to start learning the art of fly fishing on the beautiful Bitterroot River.

Beth RDH

Beth graduated in 1986 from Oregon Health and Sciences University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Beth has been caring for patients in the Bitterroot Valley since 1997 with a gentle, but thorough approach to dental hygiene. She enjoys working with people and educating patients on how to care for their oral health. Outside the dental office, Beth enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, and crafting with her three children, Carly, Jenny and Cole.

Carrie RDH

Carrie grew up in Southeastern Idaho, but has made Hamilton her home for the past 21 years. She has been practicing dental hygiene since 1997, and absolutely loves her career! For her, the best part about working in dentistry is meeting and connecting with patients and helping them love their smile. Outside of work, Carrie loves spending time with her family, traveling, baking, and being outdoors. She and her husband, Steve, have four amazing children and they are the highlight of their lives! 

Kathryn RDH

Kathryn grew up in a small Southern Utah town, but later moved to Ogden to attend Weber State University for Dental Hygiene. During school, Kathryn first traveled to Montana, fell in love with the land and felt a sense of peace. She feels it has been the ultimate blessing to live and work in the Bitterroot Valley. Outside the office, Kathryn enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing, gardening, baking (and especially eating) and woodworking. Her biggest challenge and greatest reward in life has been to be a Mom to her two boys, the best adventure buddies she could ask for.

Jorden RDH

Jorden was born and raised in Hamilton Montana.  Jorden recently graduated from College of Southern Idaho's Dental Hygiene program. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, taking a hike, and enjoying the outdoors.  Jorden loves helping patients feel confident and comfortable in their smile.

Lacey Dental Assistant

Lacey has been a dental assistant for Dr. Johnson since March of 2013. She enjoys her job and loves helping people. In her free time, Lacey loves spending time with her husband, daughter and three labs. As a family, they enjoy hunting, fishing and camping.

Dawn Dental Assistant

Dawn was born and raised here in Montana. She has been a dental assistant for 30+ years. Dawn enjoys taking care of patients and being a part of a great working team. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her family and friends.

Jamie Dental Assistant

Jamie grew up in the Bitterroot Valley and has been a Dental Assistant since 2007. Jamie loves working in the dental field and getting to know the patients. Jamie has two kids and SEVERAL pets. Outside the office, Jamie enjoys spending time with her kids, being a full time mom, and spending time with her family. You can usually find Jamie and her family down at the lake or up at the ski hill.

Krystal Dental Assistant

Krystal was born in Alaska but spend much of her childhood growing up in the Bitterroot Valley. She has also moved away a few times to Arizona, Las Vegas and Seattle where she attended Bryman College and received her Dental Assisting Certificate in 1999. Krystal was a former patient of Dr. Olsen and says he is the main reason she wanted to go into the dental field. Krystal recently moved back to the Valley to raise her four children and to utilize all the opportunities Montana has to offer. In her free time, Krystal enjoys being part of the community, going to farmers markets, hiking, snowboarding, swimming and paddle boarding at the lake. She is excited to be part of the Hamilton Advanced Dentistry team and appreciates the opportunity for advancement in education. Krystal has recently received her Phlebotomy Certification and can't wait to learn more in the future.

An absolutely fantastic dental office. From the front office personnel to the back office personnel, to the wonderful dentist, this was a great experience.

Mo

Hamilton Advanced Dentistry is committed to providing quality and professional dental care to the Bitterroot Valley