Dr. Montileaux is proud to say that she loves her job as a dentist here in Bellingham. Every day, she gets to be an integral part of her patients’ health journeys. Dentistry is the perfect meld of science and art, and at the intersection of the two, positive oral health can flourish and increase quality of life. It’s endlessly rewarding and fascinating, and she’s eager to use her passion and skills to serve your smile.
“Growing up, my brother had an accident where he lost front teeth from trauma. It was comforting having a trusted dentist to help in his time of need. I then went on to shadow dentists and loved offering care while working with my hands. You often get to know families and see individuals at formative times of their lives.”
Dr. Montileaux started her college education at the University of South Dakota, where she also ran track and field. She followed this by earning her DDS from the University of Washington and a master’s in public health at North Dakota State University.
Even though she is out of school, Dr. Montileaux is proud to say that her education hasn’t ended. In addition to gaining valuable real-world experience on mission trips to Jamaica, she also is certified in single tooth dental implant treatment, taken many courses through Spear Education, served as faculty at Skagit Valley College, and is a Junior investigator for Missouri Breaks Research Industries. Dr. Montileaux was published as a first author in 2025 in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
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Dr. Montileaux and her husband have a young son as well as twin girls who keep them on their toes! Originally from South Dakota, she loves to trail run, cycle, and ski. She grew up fishing and camping and is always eager to spend time with her family outdoors. Fun fact: Dr. Montileaux can play guitar!
This short video shows why patients always leave the office smiling after seeing Dr. Montileaux!
