ATSU-ASDOH alumnus returns home to provide dental care on Flathead Reservation
Posted: June 29, 2026
Darby Lefler, DMD, a 2009 graduate of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH), is returning to the Flathead Indian Reservation in Arlee, Montana, where he rejoins Tribal Health as a pediatric dentist, serving the community he calls home.
After completing his dental education at ATSU-ASDOH and a pediatric residency at the Alaska Native Medical Center, Dr. Lefler spent time working in private practice before making the decision to return to tribal health. Dr. Lefler’s path back to the rural Flathead Reservation reflects
ATSU-ASDOH’s longstanding commitment to training dentists who serve communities in need.
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