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Dr. Kurtis C. Bray
Dr. Bray was born and raised in Montana. He was born in Great Falls, lived in Billings, Missoula and Bozeman as a kid, but was always drawn to the beauty of the Flathead valley. 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 University 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, gardening and kayaking to name a few, which he loves to do with his lovely wife Kacie and his two daughters.  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
RMSO Alternate Delegate to AAO House of Delegates

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
Dr. Robert W. Olsen
Dr. Olsen was raised in Cardston, Alberta, just 25 miles North of Babb, MT. He grew up coming to Kalispell every summer and winter to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family here. Although Dr. Olsen is passionate about helping improve patient’s oral health and creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys the connection he gets to make with each of his patients and their families even more.
 
EDUCATION
Dr. Olsen attended Cardston High School where he was involved in many extracurricular activities such as Basketball, Volleyball, golf and band. He then went on to attend the University of Lethbridge where he excelled by graduating with honors as well as receiving a full-ride athletic scholarship to play basketball. Dr. Olsen received Academic-All Canadian awards every year he played. He then attended Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona for Dental School and Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California for his Orthodontic residency training.
 

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Dr. Olsen enjoys spending time with his wife Ariel, his daughter Laney and his two sons, Jones and Tommy. He enjoys playing all sports, spending time outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, and traveling. He is also very involved in his Church and loves to give back to his community.
 
MEMBERSHIP
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Montana Dental Association
Montana Society of Orthodontists
Montana First District Dental Society

 
AWARDS
  • Excellence in General Dentistry Award (2020)
  • Academy of Operative Dentistry Award (2020)