Aspen Dental Opens Missoula Clinic Targeting Emergency Care Access

Led by Dr. Trevor Given, who also manages the company's Helena location, the Missoula office addresses a regional gap in oral healthcare. State data from 2023 shows Montana maintains 56.5 dentists per 100,000 residents, trailing the national average of 60.4. This shortage contributed to over 4,200 non-traumatic dental visits to emergency rooms in 2022, where patients typically receive palliative care without addressing root causes like infections or fractures.

Managing clinical director Dr. Ryan Sylvester oversees a range of services from routine cleanings to implants and extractions. To accommodate busy schedules, the clinic offers extended evening and Saturday hours. Patients can manage their care via the Aspen Dental mobile app, which allows for emergency booking and pre-visit paperwork. The practice accepts major insurance plans and provides transparent cost estimates before beginning treatment, aiming to integrate dental health into the daily routines of residents along the busy North Reserve Street corridor.