Meet Our Team

Dr. Jacob Wood is excited and grateful for the opportunity to provide dental services to the Flathead Valley and surrounding areas. Dr. Wood purchased Parkway Family Dental in June 2022 and is eager to continue the tradition of a family-centered clinic. He is passionate about treating patients of all ages and finds great satisfaction in changing lives with the confidence that comes from a beautiful, healthy smile. Dr. Wood brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him obtained from many years in the dental field. He is grateful to be your dentist and looks forward to establishing a lasting doctor-patient relationship built on kindness, trust and collaboration.

Dr. Wood and his wife Mellissa have been married since 2013, and have two wonderful boys. Prior to becoming a Dentist, Dr. Wood worked as an Analytical Chemist in the dental industry for over ten years. When not doing dentistry, Dr. Wood can be found spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors and all the beautiful things that Montana offers.

Erin moved to Columbia Falls, from Washington, in 2019. She cherishes time with her husband, son, and two dogs. Her favorite activities include: working out, fishing, and eating snacks (that’s why she works out). Erin is a great team player, which she attributes to playing lots of sports as a youth. Her preferred pastime is watching movies, especially in the cold Montana winters. We enjoy the wonderful positivity she contributes to the office. Erin is a Registered Dental Hygienist, with a B.S. in Biology, and has been practicing for over 6 years.

Erica became a part of our practice in December of 2020. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2014. She loves our family atmosphere and the sound of laughter in our office, and she is very grateful to be working in such a supportive, family-centered environment with a great team. She tries her best to help patients understand their care needs and strategizes how best to use their insurance benefits. Erica is our resident “green thumb” and brings a wonderful aura to the office with the flora she nurtures.

Erica has been with her husband, Andrew, for over nine years, and together they have three boys. When not in the office, she loves baking and trying all kinds of different recipes for dinner. She paints when she has free time and loves spending time with her family, friends and dogs.

Danae grew up in California and comes from a large family. She obtained her dental assisting degree from UEI college in 2017 and moved to Kalispell with her husband and son in 2019. Danae enjoys hiking, riding her e-bike, fishing, and camping. When she’s not outdoors she can be found doing painting, photography, or spending time with her cats.

Mackenzie grew up in Sandy, OR but has been in Montana since 2021. She loves spending time with her friends and family, and enjoys cooking and watching movies. She is a self declared “croc fanatic” and enjoys accessorizing her crocs with jibbitz. Mackenzie has been a dental assistant for 1.5 years and is certified in radiographs, BBP, and BLS.