Practice Philosophy

We are a family owned dental practice dedicated to providing high quality dental care to the Gallatin Valley. Our mission is to treat each person with compassion, honesty and respect. We have dedicated our dental careers to improving our community’s oral health; and patient education is a keystone to our comprehensive treatment. Our staff is heavily involved in continuing education and we seek to implement new technologies to better serve our patients. We are all members of the American Dental Association and the Montana Dental Association.

James L Booth

Dr James Booth

A native Montanan, Dr James Booth attended Montana State University for his Bachelors and Masters Degrees and completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Washington. Through dedication to the study of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ) and orofacial pain, Dr James Booth is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. He has conducted international research in the field and has improved the lives of countless individuals struggling with debilitating pain. He is a fellow in the International College of Dentists and received the Montana Dental Association’s Clinical Excellence Award.  Dr James Booth also enjoys providing comprehensive and complex general dental care to our community members. Outside the office, Dr James Booth is an avid private pilot and outdoorsman. 

Dr. Lindsay Booth Tarkleson

Dr Lindsay Booth Tarkleson

Like her father and sister, Dr Lindsay attended Montana State University studying Microbiology. She attained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2013. During her education, she has conducted research in microbiology and cleft lip/palate at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr Lindsay lived in a floating home in Seattle and commuted to school by kayak! Upon completion of her DDS, Dr Lindsay completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Juneau, Alaska. She is very skilled at performing emergency treatment including root canals and extractions. Giving back is important to Dr Lindsay and has volunteered abroad in dental clinics providing care to the underserved. Outside the dental field, Dr Lindsay is a private pilot (she flies an American Champion Scout) and is always up for an outdoor adventure with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Jamie Booth

Dr Jamie Booth

Also the daughter of Dr James Booth, Dr Jamie is a Bozeman native and a product of the Bozeman School District and Montana State University. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she gained an appreciation that each patient is a unique individual. Dr Jamie joined the family practice in 2010 and enjoys working alongside her family. After over a decade of patient care, her curiosity and interest in learning led her to complete an advanced residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of Washington. She had the opportunity to teach at the UW Dental School and really enjoyed working with the dental students and resident. Dr Jamie became a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and is happy to bring her diverse background to the Gallatin Valley and greater Montana. During her free time, she enjoys dog walks, travel and beautiful sunsets.