About Montrose Family Dental

Montrose Family Dental has been providing quality-driven dental care in Montrose, CO since 2002. Our dental team has over 65 years of combined experience. We take pride in our community involvement and mission to not just create a better dental practice but better community. Our goal is to create a dental home that is comforting, caring and able to accomplish all your dental health goals. By providing routine maintenance, beautiful cosmetic dentistry like cosmetic whitening, corrective treatment options such as Invisalign® and emergency care we are here for all your dental health needs. We offer same-day appointments and are well equipped to handle dental emergencies. If you are experiencing a dental emergency call us now or read our Emergency sheet for more information. Learn more about our team and how we create the ideal patient experience with you in mind!

Our Team

One of our greatest assets at Montrose Family Dental is our experienced and friendly team including Dr Daniel K Drakulich. As dental professionals we take pride in the additional training and countless hours of advanced education we have completed and continue to pursue. We know that this is important not only to keep up with the latest advances in technical dentistry, but also to facilitate patient comfort through excellent communication.

We feel that a truly beneficial relationship can only be formed with open two-way communication. We strive to learn how each patient likes to give and receive important information to achieve healthy outcomes. This attention to detail allows a comfortable dental experience for all patients.

Our dedicated and motivated team has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. We are eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care so please contact us with any questions!

Best of the Valley Reader's Choice Awards logo

Awarded “Best of the Valley” by Montrose Daily Press for the following:

  • Best Dental Office
  • Best Custom Dentures and Denture Care
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Dr. Dan Drakulich

Dentist

Dr. Daniel K. Drakulich was born in the midwest and raised in Washington State. After attending undergraduate school at Eastern Washington University, he returned to the mid-west for his dental degree at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Drakulich was awarded a Health Professional Scholarship through the US Army while attending Marquette. Upon graduation in 1999, Dr. Dan served for three years in the US Army at various duty stations. His first year in the Army, he participated in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency. This included additional training in all the dental specialties. After completing service to his country he came to Colorado and took over Montrose Family Dental Center in 2002 where he continues to pursue his passion for advanced dentistry.

the Drakulich family pictured together

In 2011 he married Mary, from Castle Rock, Colorado who moved to the Western Slope making Montrose her home. They now have 3 children, Easton, Elle and Grey. Dr. Dan has his private pilot license and is an avid outdoorsman. A few things he enjoys are: hiking, archery hunting, flying, camping, fly-fishing and skiing. Dr. Dan takes time to give back to his community through donations and volunteering. Some of the organizations he volunteers with are the Civil Air Patrol, Boys Fly-Fishing and Faith, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Relay for Life, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Since his graduation from Marquette Dr. Dan has made continuing education a top priority. He believes that maintaining skills, improving his techniques and expanding his knowledge are necessary for his patients to achieve their best results. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Western Colorado Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Equilibration Society and LD Pankey Alumni Association. His commitment to continuing education was honored during the summer of 2009 when he was awarded the prestigious Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Drakulich has spent countless hours, and continues to do so in local study clubs and studying at the renowned Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida where he has completed all fundamental courses and additional aesthetic training.

Please contact Montrose Family Dental for an appointment or even just for a meet and greet with Dr. Dan.

Tracy

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hello, my name is Tracy and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist with Montrose Family Dental.

I am originally from Ellensburg, Washington, where I studied and practiced dental hygiene for 14 years. Over the last two years, my family and I often traveled to Montrose for vacations and quickly realized this was home. My husband, three kids and I love camping, fishing, motorcycling, and hiking. On any given weekend you can find us enjoying the outdoors. We are excited to be living in such an incredibly beautiful state.

I am honored to be a part of Montrose Family Dental. The team is not only kind, but also committed to giving the best care possible to each and every patient. My patients are the reason I love being a hygienist. I enjoy getting to know each of them and giving them the care they need and deserve.

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Tracy comes to our office with a great level of experience and has fit right in providing excellent patient care. She has done a wonderful job working into the flow of our office and learning our protocols. This can be a challenge coming from another office, but I feel Tracy’s attitude and professionalism have made the transition very smooth. Early on I could tell Tracy was a skilled and efficient clinician and a wonderful fit for our team. I’m sure when you meet Tracy you will know immediately that she will take excellent care of you and your family!”

Hollee

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hello, my name is Hollee and I am Dr. Dan’s Registered Dental Hygienist.

My career began in Tucson, AZ but after several visits to Colorado and falling in love with Montrose my family and I decided to leave the desert and settle here in 2013. It has been a wonderful decision! My husband and 2 boys love the outdoors and the endless opportunities to explore new things. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, bicycling, volleyball and softball.

What I love about practicing hygiene with Dr. Dan and the team is that I am able to combine my passion for serving patients with cleanings and provide instruction that helps improve their dental health. It is wonderful to work with a team so dedicated to patients overall well being.

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Hollee is our Registered Dental Hygienist and joined our team from Arizona, where she received her hygiene training and education. Hollee is passionate about dental hygiene and it really shows. Patients continually comment how thorough Hollee is! I consider our hygiene department to be a very strong and integral part of our team. Hollee is part of “Team Hygiene” and will help ensure your foundation for your teeth is both happy and healthy!”

Lidia

Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Lidia and I am a Dental Assistant at Montrose Family Dental.

I’m originally from Houston, Texas and moved to Colorado about 10 years ago. In my free time I like to go on walks with my husband and our two dogs, spend time with my family, and love traveling to different places.

I enjoy working at Montrose Family Dental because of the amazing team I am a part of! Our team at MFD ensures each patient gets the treatment they deserve and works hard so they leave our office happy. I’ve learned a lot being here and I can’t wait to keep learning more and more every day.  My favorite thing about dental assisting is getting to know each patient that walks through our door.

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Lidia started with “Team Hygiene” and did a great job learning about our office.  Recently, she has become a chairside assistant and continues to learn a ton about dentistry.  Lidia is doing wonderful at making patients feel comfortable and assisting me with procedures.  She has picked up assisting quickly and helps make sure patients are comfortable for their entire visit!”

Courtney

Dental Assistant /Patient Coordinator

My name is Courtney and I am the Patient Coordinator and Dental Assistant at our office. I work in both the front office and also chair side assist Dr. Dan.

I am happily married and my husband and I enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. While we don’t have children yet we have enough animals to keep us busy! I enjoy horseback riding, camping, fishing, archery and barrel racing.

What I enjoy most at our office is patient care and on-boarding new patients into the practice. Also, all of my team members are such hard workers, I feel blessed to be one of them! I have been able to grow both personally and professionally in my time here and I look forward to each new experience.

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Courtney is an enormous asset to the overall function of the practice. I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear “Wow Dr. Dan, that Courtney is SO nice”. She has a knack for making patients feel very comfortable while providing excellent care. Courtney’s role in the office is ever-expanding. I am so proud of her transition from Hygiene Assistant to New Patient Coordinator/Dental Assistant, she is dependable and hardworking and I have loved watching her expand her talents, she is the perfect friendly face to coordinate new patients while making established patients feel at ease.”

Lydia

Hygiene Assistant

Hello! My name is Lydia and I’m the Hygiene Assistant at Montrose Family Dental. I work closely with our Registered Dental Hygienists to help provide the optimum preventative dental care.

I have lived in Montrose for 10 years now, after moving from the Denver area and have fallen in love with the western slope! I enjoy spending time with family, exploring with friends, camping and working out/body building!

I am so grateful to be a part of the MFD team! I’m gaining great experience, work with awesome coworkers and enjoy interacting with our patients while providing quality care! 

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:
“Lydia has been a super quick study when it comes to delivering high quality patient care. Her willingness to learn her position and others within the office has made a huge impact on our team. She is quick to jump in, learn and provide excellent care. As an integral part of Team Hygiene I think you will find that Lydia ensures your appointment is smooth and enjoyable.”

Kylee

Insurance Coordinator

Hello, my name is Kylee and I am the Insurance Coordinator here at Montrose Family Dental (MFD)!

I am a Colorado native that loves exploring everything that our beautiful home has to offer. I was introduced to the world of dentistry in July of 2020 and despite all of the struggles of learning mid-pandemic, I fell in love with the work that we do at MFD. My free time is spent with my three dogs and my family or off playing in the mountains! 

I love getting to know all of our patients and getting to be part of such an amazing team that continues to encourage growth and learning. The team here at MFD is like a second family and it’s such a blessing to have such an incredible set of people that are willing to come together and provide exceptional care for our patients.

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Kylee has the ideal balance of an outgoing personality along with great attention to detail. This makes her perfectly suited to help patients at the front desk while making sure everything is in line to maximize their insurance benefits. She brings chair side knowledge to the front office which makes her a great patient advocate as they move through treatment in our office. I’m excited to see Kylee continue to learn and grow as a resource for our patients!”

Andrea

Administrative Assistant

Hi my name is Andrea and I am an Office Administrator for Montrose Family Dental. I am the friendly voice you will usually hear over the phone and the first person you will usually see when you come into our office.

I have been in the healthcare field for 7 years as a pediatric dental assistant, phlebotomist and now an office administrator. I am happily married to my husband Luis. I was born and raised here in the western slope and love everything that Colorado has to offer. We keep our selves busy exploring the outdoors. We enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and our main hobby UTV riding.

What I love most about our office is working with an incredible group, learning new skills and continuing to evolve in the dental field. Helping our patients feel better and walk out feeling happy is my main goal. I love being part of this amazing team and feel extremely lucky to be part of this group!

Dr. Drakulich’s Note:

“Andrea has hit the ground running since joining our practice. She came to our practice with pediatric dental knowledge and is continuously learning more about comprehensive dentistry for the entire family. She immediately has made us more efficient and is really helping streamline our practice policies which allows us to better serve our patients. Andrea always has a positive word and smile for our patients and team members!”

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