Compassionate Pediatric Dentist in Bozeman

Get to Know Morgan Karnath, DDS (Dr. Morgan)

Dr. Morgan Karnath

Originally from Kalispell, Dr. Karnath, known to her patients as Dr. Morgan, grew up loving spending time outdoors, playing basketball and volleyball, and reading good books. Her love of working with kids has spanned many years – from coaching Rotary volleyball in high school, tutoring elementary students after school in college, to serving as a Youth Group leader at her church during dental school and residency.

Dr. Karnath has always been fascinated by the interplay between science and health. Her pursuit to learn more about these connections and her drive to make a tangible difference in young lives led to a career in dentistry.

Some Things That
Make Dr. Morgan Smile:
  • Being outside! Hiking, backpacking, skiing, and biking are all the best
  • Collecting (too many) plants, my current favorite is the monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant)
  • Sampling as much coffee and ice cream as possible
  • Spending time with my husband and our pets: Indie, the orange tabby cat and Jonesy, the black labradoodle

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Karnath centers her work on the principle of prevention and encourages good habits from an early age. She strives to create positive relationships to best educate her patients about the proactive measures that are the cornerstone of maintaining excellent oral health. Through a gentle, patient-centered approach, she strives to make every dental visit a great experience.

Education

Dr. Morgan Karnath

Dr. Karnath began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from Montana Tech in Butte. She earned her DDS at the University of Utah School of Dentistry.

Career Path

Dr. Morgan Karnath

Following dental school, Dr. Karnath completed a pediatric dental residency at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. This specialized training equipped her with advanced skills to manage the unique dental needs of children and adolescents.

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association Montana Dental Association