Question 1: What is your name and job title?

My name is Dr. Peter B. Amundson, and I am the dentist here at Montrose Dental Partners.

Question 2: What did you major in in college?

I double majored in Chemistry and Zoology at Southern Illinois University.

Question 3: How did you know that you wanted to go into dentistry?

My older sister was a Dental Assistant, and she would practice dental procedures on me, like impressions, and thats how I was introduced to it. So, I would spend my summers interning in Dental Offices.

Question 4: What do you think is the best way to learn what you want to do in the future?

If you find something that you enjoy doing, or want to learn more about, try to job shadow or intern, and see if it is something you really want to do. Also to see the day-to-day operations.

Question 5: What do you like most about your job?

It combines medicine as well as the artistry. I really enjoy creating the teeth, and using the technology to 3-D print teeth and to make people's smiles improved, and healthier.

Question 6: What do you like least about your job?

Sometimes days become long. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work, keeping track of supplies, laboratory orders, and also ensure employees are happy.

Question 7: Do you think good communication skills are important in your job? Why?

Communication skills are extremely important. There are times when patients are emotional, in pain or afraid, so you want to try to talk to them and earn the patient's trust. 

Question 8: What is it like owning your own business?

Owning a business can be exciting, but there are also challenges. Though Covid was a stressful time, it made our team stronger. I enjoy giving back to the community through my business.

Question 9: What is the toughest part of starting a business?

When something doesn't go right, it is up to you to make the decisions that would be best for the patients, employees, and the business, in general.

Question 10: Who is your role model? Why?

My role models are the two dentists I worked for right when I graduated from Dental School. They showed me how to be passionate, do the right thing, and very specific in my work.