Kevin Schade
              
              DMD
              
                Dr. Kevin Schade (pronounced "Skaddy") was born and raised in
                Orem, Utah, where he gained a love for the Rocky Mountains and
                all things outdoors. He attended Brigham Young University and
                received his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.
                After his undergraduate degree, Dr. Schade moved to Kentucky for
                a degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of
                Louisville. Dr. Schade has worked in North Carolina, Colorado
                and Arizona. For the last two years, he had been working in
                Tucson, Arizona, at a very busy family practice, but he fell in
                love with Colorado when living there and has been looking to
                move back ever since. Dr. Schade loves the relationships he gets
                to create with his patients and giving them the best care
                possible. Dr. Schade and his wife have three little girls. Their
                family loves small town life and has missed that small town feel
                living in the big city of Tucson. They love all things outdoors
                and are excited to get seasons back and even the snow.
              
            
           
          
            
            
              
Berlin
              
                DENTAL ASSISTANT
              
              
                Hello! My name is Berlin, and I am the Head Assistant at Cortez
                Dental. I have been in the dental field for 13 years, and I am
                so blessed to be able to do what I love. One of the greatest
                parts of dentistry for me is meeting and developing
                relationships with the wonderful patients in our practice and
                knowing we have changed their lives by giving them healthy,
                beautiful smiles. Outside of the office, I love spending my time
                outdoors with my husband, family and three boxer pups. We
                recently had a baby girl and she is the highlight of our lives.
              
            
           
          
          
          
            
            
              
Amanda
              
                Front Office / Dental Assistant
              
              
                Hey there! My name is Amanda, and I am one of the first friendly
                faces you’ll see when you walk in, or I am sitting chairside
                assisting the doctor. I bring 7 years of experience to the team
                working with all ages in both clinical and administrative roles.
                Some of my favorite parts in dentistry are helping patients feel
                comfortable in the office and confident in their smiles. When I
                am not in the office, you will find me coaching the MCHS cheer
                and track teams and enjoying life with my son. I look forward to
                meeting you and your family, and giving you a great experience
                with an amazing team!
              
            
           
          
            
            
              
                Laurilyn
              
              
                REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
              
              
                Hello, I’m Laurilyn I moved to Cortez in 1971 when I was 10
                years old from California. I have loved teeth since I was 5 and
                wanted a “tooth license” since 1966. I graduated here from MCHS
                in 1979, Go Panthers! I graduated from Colorado Northeastern
                Community College in 1982 with my RDH, for anyone who does the
                math that is more than 40 years. I still love teeth and teaching
                OHI (oral hygiene instructions). I married my high school
                sweetheart May 18, 2018, we have 9 wonderful children together
                and 22 perfect grandchildren. When not working they are our
                life, chasing them in all kinds of sports activities. We love
                traveling the world and straight up enjoying life! I look
                forward to meeting you, establishing a friendship, and providing
                you with great care and education.