Colorado Smiles

Debbie moved from Arizona to Colorado in 1988 and has worked for Dr. Clader since 2002. She has loved learning and benefiting directly from the comprehensive care that Dr. Clader gives his patients. She and her husband Sid have 3 children: Jesse is a Geologist in Grand Junction, Amy is in graduate school at the University of Southern MS, and Jodie is in nursing school at the University of CO in Colorado Springs. Collectively or individually their passions include music, mountains, hiking, camping, classic literature, history, rock and ice climbing, fly fishing, kayaking, and they all share an addiction to good espresso.

Wendy was raised in Southern California and Amarillo, Texas. After vacationing in Colorado for several years, Wendy and her husband Rick moved to Montrose in June 2005. Wendy has two daughters and one son. When not busy with her husband and kids, Wendy enjoys scrap-booking, rubber-stamping, reading, camping and spending time with her extended family in Western Colorado. Wendy loves living in beautiful Montrose and working in such a wonderful office.

Tricia joined the Colorado Smiles team in September 2006. Prior to moving to Montrose in 2004, Tricia was a dental hygienist in Steamboat Springs, CO for 18 years. Her husband, Greg, is a contractor and they have a beautiful daughter named Angela. When not working, Tricia loves to go water skiing and boating on Lake Powell in Utah. Tricia loves the philosophy of patient care that Dr. Clader and his staff have, and she has enjoyed getting to develop relationships with the wonderful patients that trust Colorado Smiles with their dental care.

Kelli is a fourth generation New Mexican. She graduated from the UNM dental hygiene bachelor program in 1998. Kelli moved to Montrose in 2008 because she has family in the area. Kelli enjoys welding and making furniture, singing, fishing, computers, skiing, home improvement, and dabbling in anything artistic. Kelli feels very fortunate to have found a dental home that has a warm caring environment and dental excellence.

Jessie was born in Delta, Colorado and raised in Montrose. Jessie graduated from Bridgeway Homeschool Academy in 2008. Jessie loves to spend time with her family, cook, boat, shop, read and play with her puppy. Jessie is very excited to be a part of the Colorado Smiles Team and for the opportunity to excel in dental assisting. She can’t wait to get to know the wonderful patients!

Ambrosia was born and raised in Idaho. Ambrosia moved to Montrose as a Surgical Technologist in January of 2005. She attends Mesa State College and is enrolled in the Business program. Ambrosia loves to ride her dirt bike and to spend time with her Weimaraner dog, Reizend. Ambrosia is excited to be a part of the Colorado Smiles team and to provide excellent patient care.