Compassionate Family and Patient-Focused Oral Care

Since he was a kid, Dr. Brandon Locke dreamed of becoming a dentist. Born and raised in Great Falls, he looked up to his grandfather, Dr. Graham, a local Orthodontist. He knew all about his grandfather’s unique job of crafting beautiful smiles for the people who came to see him. When Dr. Locke was a teenager, he got braces himself. After getting them off, he felt first-hand what a difference his grandfather had made – making him feel more confident and at ease with his own smile and laugh.

Dr. Locke was then further reminded that this must be the best job in the world, but he knew it wasn’t an easy one to get. So, he worked hard throughout school, earning a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University in Mathematics. Ultimately, he was able to attend the University of Utah School of Dentistry to attain his smile making degree, where he also met his wife, Dr. Meghan. After graduating, Dr. Locke moved on to practice dentistry in Minot, North Dakota before returning home to Great Falls. He and Meghan were able to purchase Glacier Family Dental in September 2023 and he has been happily reconnecting with and treating the people of his hometown since.

Dr. Locke is very easy going and goofy. He loves when patients leave his practice smiling not only because of the work that he and his team performed, but because he cracked some terrible jokes too. His best working days are when his team and patients are happy. Dr. Locke enjoys spending his free time with his wife, dogs, and their son, Theo. His hobbies include gardening, fishing, woodworking, card games, and hunting.

Dr. Meghan Locke had high hopes as a child of becoming a tooth fairy. She wrote many correspondences with her tooth fairy (named Felicity, by the way) each time she lost a tooth. In her letters, she begged her tooth fairy to advise her on how to get into the tooth fairy academy, but unfortunately, apparently you have to be born into the business.

Besides her odd fascination with teeth, Dr. Meghan also strived for a career where she could take care of people, learn more science, and use her hands. So, Dr. Meghan later settled on becoming a dentist.

Born and raised in Utah, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Utah State University. She went on to attend wannabe tooth fairy school at the University of Utah School of dentistry, where she met her husband, Dr. Brandon. After graduating, she moved on to practice dentistry in Minot, North Dakota before coming to her husband’s hometown of Great Falls. The two were able to purchase Glacier Family Dental in September 2023.

Dr. Meghan’s favorite procedure is extractions. She most enjoys working with patients who have dental anxiety, hoping to encourage them to continue returning for dental care. She most enjoys spending time with her husband, dogs, and their son, Theo. Her hobbies include hiking, cooking, baking, and any kind of dancing.

Meet Brian, one of our dedicated dental hygienists. Brian brings a positive spirit, and years of experience, ensuring a visit where you can feel at ease. His attention to detail and friendly demeanor make him not only a great asset to our team, but an example to follow.

On his days off, you may find him taking his three boys on adventures throughout the state of Montana, alongside his beautiful wife. Or, catching a concert of an up and coming soundcloud rapper. His Kryptonite.

Janelle has been a Dental Hygienist since 2015. Her passion is building long lasting relationships with her patients. She enjoys educating her patients on good oral hygiene to help better their overall health. When not in the office, Janelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls in the outdoors. As a family they enjoy camping, four wheeling, hunting, boating and fishing.

Sadie was born and raised in Columbia Falls, a Montana girl at heart. She attended both UM and MSU to fulfill prerequisite classes before completing Dental Hygiene school in Boise, Idaho. Sadie practiced dental hygiene for two years in Bozeman & two years in the Flathead Valley prior to joining our team in the summer of 2024.

Sadie is a perfectionist to a fault, inside and outside of the dental office. She is passionate about personalized oral hygiene care and loves connecting with patients. Outside of the operatory she enjoys MT summers on the lake, country music, home decor, cooking, taking the road less traveled, and finding a reason to make people smile.

Shannon has been a certified dental assistant since 2021, where she graduated from Montana State University - Great Falls College. Shannon graduated high school from Great Falls High School as she was born and raised in Montana. She enjoys helping her patients to feel comfortable at the dentist. Shannon loves spending time with her son and going on adventures together.

She loves to watch and support her son playing in sporting games throughout the year. Some of those adventures are camping, hiking, hunting, floating rivers, and just about anything to be outside to include Griz games in Missoula. She also enjoys game nights with family and friends. Shannon is excited to see what the future holds for her and her family.

Rowen has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2018 after graduating from Brookline College in Tempe, Arizona. She also has her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, but after being in that field for some time, she realized her true passion lies in hands-on patient care. Her favorite procedures are large extractions and root canals. She finds she likes these so much because most patients dread them and it gives her the opportunity to try and make it a little easier and more comfortable for them.

Rowen is originally from Centralia, WA but has lived all over the states. She recently moved to Great Falls with her husband and dogs in Nov. of 2023 and is thrilled to be here. Rowen enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with her husband and fur babies Smush and Beli.

Jean’s background includes a variety of work experiences, particularly specialized in customer service - allowing her to be very well rounded and to provide an excellent experience for our patients. She tackles projects big and small and nails them all. From the first day she started here, she has had a smile and warm welcome for everyone who walks in the door. We are proud to call her one of our great assets. In her spare time, she loves fishing with her husband and working up a sweat at the gym.

As a native of Great Falls, Pam knows and loves the people and town. She has been doing medical and dental billing here for over 30 years. She is quite the multi-tasker - always balancing multiple projects both at work and at home. She loves various crafts, especially creating personalized quilts for her friends and family. She also loves cooking for her family and spoiling her grandson.