Our Team

Dr. Hilary Fritsch, DMD

Dr. Hilary Fritsch is a leading airway and biological dentist, one of the very few in the country with deep expertise in proper jaw development and airway health. She is also Montana’s premier Toothpillow provider, offering cutting-edge, nonsurgical techniques to optimize airway growth and function.

Practicing dentistry since 2006, Dr. Fritsch has been featured on The Today Show (NBC), New York Magazine, Business Insider, Pop Sugar, Fatherly, and Romper. Her passion for wellness is deeply personal—shaped by her own struggles with childhood sleep apnea and a debilitating autoimmune disease that once impaired her ability to see and even walk unassisted. These experiences fuel her commitment to helping patients and their families optimize their health through airway-focused dentistry.

Dr. Fritsch is the founder of Western Sleep Solutions and Saddle Peak Dental, both rooted in the philosophy that oral health is intricately connected to whole-body health. She specializes in nonsurgical airway development and the treatment of sleep apnea, breathing disorders, and orthodontic issues that impact long-term wellness.

Determined to bring the best possible care to her patients, Dr. Fritsch has trained under one of the most elite airway dentists in the world and continuously pursues advanced education in airway-aware orthodontics, occlusion, and oral microbiome health. She is an active member of the International Academy of Sleep and other leading organizations dedicated to uncovering the root causes of airway dysfunction.

Dr. Fritsch is passionate about educating and empowering her patients—both young and old—to take ownership of their health, breathing, and longevity.

Airway & Sleep Education Highlights

Comprehensive, Collaborative, and Root-Cause Focused

Diplomate – International Academy of Sleep (IAOS)
Earned Diplomate status through IAOS, a leading organization focused on the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in adults using oral appliance therapy. The IAOS community meets monthly via Zoom and quarterly at in-person retreats to share research, refine protocols, and stay at the forefront of sleep medicine.

Pediatric Mini-Residency – Airway Health Solutions
Completed specialized pediatric training in early intervention, jaw and facial growth guidance, and airway development in children, guided by experts in pediatric craniofacial health.

Guided Airway-Supported Protocols (GASP)
Participating in the highly respected GASP program, studying directly with many of the top airway dentists in the nation. This collaborative group meets weekly via Zoom to discuss real cases and several times a year in person. The GASP mentorship has been the most clinically transformative training of my career, providing a root-cause framework for airway care that goes beyond traditional dental education.

Toothpillow Provider – Montana
Montana’s first and only certified Toothpillow provider. I collaborate directly with the founders and co-manage early intervention cases to help children develop wider jaws, better breathing patterns, and more restful sleep. I’ve also been a featured guest on their podcast.

Top National Provider – Candid & Vivos
Recognized as one of the most prolific providers of Candid Pro clear aligners and Vivos oral appliance therapy nationwide. I use these tools not just for cosmetic alignment, but to expand the airway, improve tongue posture, and support better sleep and breathing.

Myobrace Provider
Trained in the Myobrace system to address oral habits, promote nasal breathing, and guide facial development in growing children.

Breathing Re-education – Patrick McKeown, Buteyko Clinic International
Our in-house breathing training is informed by direct study with Patrick McKeown, founder of the Oxygen Advantage and a world-renowned expert on Buteyko breathing. Kendra, our myofunctional therapist, completed hands-on training with him in Ireland, and we incorporate functional breathing techniques into nearly every case.

IAOM Myofunctional Therapy Integration
Our team includes a myofunctional therapist trained by the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), allowing for fully integrated airway, habit, and breathing support in both pediatric and adult cases.

Continuing Education Commitment
We dedicate at least one hour every week to continuing education in airway, sleep, craniofacial growth, and functional breathing. Staying current with the latest research and clinical innovations is a core part of our practice philosophy.

Additional Airway Training
In this emerging field, finding the right training—under experienced, forward-thinking providers—is essential. In addition to GASP and Toothpillow mentorship, I’ve completed training through SPEAR Education and other programs focused on facial growth, though it was clinical collaboration with top airway dentists that truly shaped my approach.

Dr. Christian W. Hahn, DDS The Detox Dentist | Architect of the Alpha Sapien Protocol

Dr. Christian Hahn doesn’t just practice dentistry—he re-engineered it.

In an industry focused on sick-care and symptom management, Dr. Hahn is a strategist for human performance. He is the creator of the Alpha Sapien Protocol, the Boss Diet, and founder of Boss Oral Health. As host of The Detox Dentist on YouTube and author of Unbox Yourself, his mission is distinct: to arm high-performers with the biological blueprint needed to reclaim their energy, maximize longevity, and achieve physiological dominance.

Unrivaled Clinical Mastery

Dr. Hahn’s expertise wasn’t built in a weekend seminar—it was forged through decades of elite execution and national scrutiny.

• National Media Authority: Star of TLC’s A Personal Story episode “Leslie’s New Smile,” performing a complete smile reconstruction for a national audience of millions.
• The Top 0.1%: In 2007, he achieved Accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)—the Navy SEALs of dental credentials. Fewer than 500 dentists in history have reached this standard.
• Internationally Published: Featured in Quintessence of Dental Technology, the field’s most respected peer-reviewed journal, plus countless other publications in the field of cosmetic and biological dentistry.

The Teacher of Teachers

There are those who take courses, and there are those who write the curriculum.

Dr. Hahn spent years as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for global industry leaders Coltene (Cosmetic Dentistry) and Zeramex (Biological Zirconia Implants), lecturing to thousands of dentists worldwide on aesthetic excellence and zirconia implantology. He didn’t just join the biological dentistry movement—he helped build it, founding one of the nation’s first natural dental companies, Dr. Hahn’s Naturals, in 2000. He holds multiple patents and invented dental instruments used in practices today.

The Alpha Sapien Standard

Today, Dr. Hahn is focused on the ultimate satisfiability: the root cause of disease and the mouth-body connection.

Through the Alpha Sapien Protocol—a 66-day transformation system—and the Boss Diet—the first and only protein-rotation diet designed to achieve a true weekly fast—Dr. Hahn provides the instruction manual for the modern human seeking peak performance.

He combines the precision of an inventor with the insight of a healer to help people detoxify their lives and unbox their potential.

Kristen

Kristen is a passionate dental assistant dedicated to delivering the best biological care and offering unwavering support to the Saddle Peak Dental team. Having earned a degree in Bozeman, MT as a medical assistant, Kristen discovered her profound passion for overall health and wellness. She is committed to creating a stress-free and comfortable dental experience for her patients, as well as her professional growth to provide top-notch dental care. Kristen’s roots trace back to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she cherishes her love for outdoor adventures, including fishing, skiing, and being on the river.

Kendra

Kendra is our biological dental hygienist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Wyoming in 2019. Over the past four years, she has taken great pleasure in caring for her patients. Deeply rooted in her profession is a desire to enlighten her patients about the intrinsic link between oral health and their systemic health. With Saddle Peak Dental’s focus on biological dentistry, Kendra finds the perfect platform to advocate for this vital connection. Outside of the clinic, Kendra cherishes moments spent in the Bitterroot Valley, where she grew up, and enjoys exploring the outdoors accompanied by her loyal dog, Cash.

Annie

Annie is our Front Office Manager. After working in veterinary care for over ten years she decided she needed a change. Whole-body health has always been important to her so she feels right at home at Saddle Peak Dental. Having always had a love of learning, she enjoys being around her amazing coworkers who always have something to teach about how oral health can affect the body. Annie takes pride in making clients feel comfortable by creating a friendly environment in the office. She strives to go above and beyond patient expectations and enjoys working with a team that values such high standards. Outside of work, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, skiing, rafting and walking their dog, Lucy.

Riley

Riley is one of our dental assistants. She has developed a passion for overall health during her five years in the dental field. She’s focused on creating a more caring and thoughtful approach to dental care. Believing that dental health should work in harmony with our overall well-being, she hopes to inspire everyone to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Originally from California, she relocated to Montana to more readily indulge in her favorite things, including hunting, hiking, camping, and soaking in the beauty of the mountains.