Dental Staff

Experienced Dental Healthcare Professionals

At Northwest Community Health Center, we understand the importance of good dental health to overall well-being. That's why we offer a full range of dental services, provided by an experienced team of dental professionals. Whether you need a routine cleaning, a filling, or more extensive dental work, our team is here to help. We also offer preventative services like fluoride treatments and sealants to help protect your teeth from decay. Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable dental care to our patients, with a focus on preventative care to keep your teeth healthy for years to come. So, if you're looking for a dental provider you can trust, come visit our friendly team at Northwest Community Health Center. Northwest Community Health Center in Libby, MT, can be reached at 406-283-6900.

Meet Our Dental Team

Kalene Colwell – Libby, MO – Northwest Community Health

Rusty Ede, DDS

Bio coming soon...

Kalene Colwell – Libby, MO – Northwest Community Health

Dr. Samantha Smalley, DMD

Dr. Samantha Smalley was born and raised in Sweet Home Alabama. She left her hometown of Anniston, AL to attend the University of Notre Dame where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics, as well as a Master of Science in Management. She continued her studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry where she graduated as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Montana Dental Association. Following dental school, her sense of adventure and love for the outdoors led her to this job opportunity in Libby. Dr. Smalley and her husband Jack made the 2,300 mile trip and have been enjoying Libby together ever since. She also loves skiing, yoga, traveling, and anything related to her beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish. 

Naomi Nash – Libby, MO – Northwest Community Health

Dorothy Clark, RDH

I am a graduate of Libby High School. I then attended Great Falls Vo-Tech, graduating as a certified dental assistant.  Attended MT Hood Community College in Oregon, graduating with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.  I have been practicing dental hygiene for more than 40 years. I have been licensed in Oregon, Mississippi, Massachusetts, and currently Montana.  My husband (John) and I moved back to Montana in 2020. I have been employed with CHC since 2021.  I enjoy quilting, glass work, gardening, and most of all, living in Montana.  Very happy to be home!

Naomi Nash – Libby, MO – Northwest Community Health

Naomi Nash, RDH

Naomi Nash is a hygienist who began working in 1985. She earned her Registered Dental Hygiene degree from NDSCS with an Associates of Science degree and is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Montana Dental Hygiene Association and holds a Limited Access Permit and Local Anesthetic Permit in the State of Montana. She Currently care for not only the patients that come to the CHC, but she also cares for the residents of the Libby Care Center on a frequent basis. She loves her job after 30 years! She lives in Libby with her husband. She enjoys food and cooking it, knitting, biking, walking, and yoga with friends. Her two children attend MSU and U of M

Naomi Nash – Libby, MO – Northwest Community Health

Wai Kyes, RDH

Waipuilani Kyes was born in Honolulu, HI and raised in Washington state. She started her dental career as a dental assistant at the age of 19, graduating from Bryman technical college for dental assisting. After 12+ years of assisting she went on to Dental hygiene school, where she graduated from Seattle’s PIMA Medical institute’s, Dental Hygiene program with her Associates of Applied Science in 2022. Wai is also a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. In her free time, Wai loves to cook, hike and hunt with her husband, walking her Great Dane named Mack, and is recently trying her hand at gardening. She has been happily married for 11 years. Wai is looking forward to providing her many years of dental skills and dental hygiene knowledge to Libby and is excited to be part of the community. 

Pediatric Dental Services

Dr. Gabriel Dawson is our visiting Pediatric Dentist from Kalispell, MT.

Dr. Dawson and his team provide contracted Services at our Libby, MT location on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month

Connect with Us to Learn More

406-283-6900
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