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Dr. Charles W. Mason
Dr. Mason grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.  He has spent his entire professional career in the practice of orthodontics, first in Columbus, Georgia and since 1982, in the Flathead Valley.

EDUCATION
Dr. Mason graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology.  While at Georgia Tech he lettered in Varsity Football and was captain of the Track Team, as well as being elected to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.  After graduating from Emory University with his DDS degree and receiving scholastic recognition in the National Dental Honor Society, Dr. Mason received his specialty certification from the University of Pennsylvania Division of Advanced Dental Education in 1973.
Dr. Mason was one of the first orthodontists in Montana to be certified in Invisalign.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
Dr. Mason is an avid golfer; he regularly competes in the Montana Senior Open.  He enjoys spending time with his wife and the families of their two children, especially their six grandchildren.  He also enjoys getting out and floating the areas many rivers and streams.

MEMBERSHIP
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (Board Certified)
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Montana Dental Association
Montana Society of Orthodontists
Montana First District Dental Society

ORTHODONTIC INVENTIONS
Dr. Mason has been an innovator in orthodontic appliance design.  Several of his appliances are currently being manufactured and he holds a U.S. patent for his design of an orthopedic appliance, the Herbst III. 


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Dr. Kurtis C. Bray
Dr. Bray was born and raised in Montana. He enjoys seeing his patients' smiles transform and their confidence grow as they do.  But he especially likes hearing about his patients' lives and the impact they are having on the world.

EDUCATION
Dr. Bray was involved in many activities while attending Loyola High School in Missoula, including golf, cross country, speech and debate, and basketball. He was honored to be one of the co-valedictorians of his class. He then went on to attend Montana State University and graduated with Honors in Biochemistry.  After MSU, Dr. Bray attended Oregon Health and Sciences Univeristy in Portland where he received his dental degree.  Directly following his dental program he attended Jacksonville University in Florida for his orthodontic specialty training.
Dr. Bray practiced for four years in Illinois and Wisconsin before returning to Montana.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
Dr. Bray enjoys many outdoor activites including hiking, fishing, skiing, golfing, and kayaking to name a few, which he loves to do with his lovely wife Kacie.  He also enjoys studying the Bible, health and wellness issues, history and government.

MEMBERSHIP
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Montana Dental Association
Montana Society of Orthodontists - President 2018-2020
Montana First District Dental Society

RECENT AWARDS
  • Award for Exceptional Interest in the Development of the Oro-facial Complex bestowed by the American Association of Orthodontists
  • Excellence in Teaching Award bestowed by Jacksonville University Residents
  • Resident Appreciation Award bestowed by Jacksonville University Staff