Dr. Jon Lincoln Montague, DDS

 Dr. Jon Montague
Dr. Montague was born in Akron, Ohio, but grew up on the East coast, in Norwalk, Connecticut. At age 14, his family of 5 moved across the country, all the way to Hanford, California, a small town in the San Joaquin Valley.
After attending college at Fresno State University for 3 years, he was accepted into Northwestern University Dental School in 1969, with its campus on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, in Chicago, Illinois.
Four years later, in June, 1973, not only was he graduating ( as the youngest graduate in his class), but getting married as well. He met his future wife, Judy Toraason, at Northwestern, where she worked in the Pathology Lab, after getting  her University of Illinois degree in Microbiology.
After 1 year working at a dental group associated with Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital in the south side of Chicago, they relocated to beautiful San Diego, initially living in La Jolla. A few moves later, to Solana Beach, then La Costa, they now reside …in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
They have three children, all now adults, Luke, Nick, and Kathryn. All but Kathryn live in North County. She is currently a college student in San Francisco, and begins Nursing School in June, 2009. Dr. Montague has alot to be proud of with his family. Judy is a successful playwright, having written many plays that have been performed throughout the United States, most recently in Orlando, Florida. She also has an Antique business, specializing in heirloom jewelery, and is currently quite involved in bringing theatre to  Encinitas, where she will be both producer and director of the new ETC theatre. Her other passion is swimming and deep sea fishing. She recently caught a 353 lb. yellow fin tuna, the largest ever landed by a woman. 
Luke graduated from UCSB, getting both his BS and Masters in Geology and Environmental Business, and is a registered geologist, currently working a project manager for a construction company in Cardiff.  Nick graduated from Cal State Long Beach, with a double major in Finance and International Business. He also lives and works in North County.
In 1975, Dr. Montague bought a small La Costa dental practice, soon expanded it, and brought in his brother-in-law, Jeff Toraason, to be his partner.  La Costa Dental Group was originally located in the La Costa Plaza, just South of La Costa Hotel & Spa.  Twenty years later, as that plaza was closing, they relocated to the current location, where the practice continues to grow and to thrive.
Dr. Toraason decided to retire in December 2007, and has gone on to enjoy his golfing, fishing, and his many grandchildren.  He and his wife Barb currently reside in Northern California.
Dr. Montague was fortunate to meet Dr. Anisso in 2007, and they formed a new partnership in March of 2008.They look forward to serving the dental needs of our community by continuing to provide quality care with gentleness and compassion. Cosmetic dentistry, as well as Invisalign style orthodontics, and treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring, are some of the special services that they provide.
On his time away from the office, Dr. Montague enjoys traveling and many outside activities, especially surfing, ocean fishing, biking , running, and spending time with his family and friends.