Best Dentists in Boise

Dr. Daniel Haws, DDS, initially received a BS in science at Brigham Young University before continuing on to the University of the Pacific where he earned a Salutatorian award while pursuing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He then chose to serve his country by joining the United States Navy for a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency. During his residency he provided emergency care to both US and NATO troops and received specialized, hands-on training in oral surgery, implant placement, periodontics and endodontics. At the end of his service, Dr. Haws’ efforts were recognized in the form of the Navy Commendation Medal. Dr. Haws is not afraid of a challenge and particularly enjoys helping patients of all ages overcome their dental anxieties.

As the first dental clinic in Kuna, Kuna Dental is a very well-established group dental practice with a team dedicated to providing friendly, high-quality care to patients of every background. They offer new patient specials and accept many insurance policies such as Blue Cross and Cigna, as well as financing options including CareCredit®. They use the latest dental technologies including soft tissue laser therapies, CEREC® same-day crowns, CBCT and low-radiation digital X-rays. Most patients start with preventative care in the form of comprehensive exam, oral cancer screening, periodontal disease screening and treatment, fillings, fluoride treatments and sealants. Patients with cosmetic and restorative concerns have a variety of treatment options such as bridges, veneers, dental implants, root canals and bonding.

Dr. Duston Connaughton, DDS, has over 20 years of experience providing dental health services and even more when one considers that he began working at dental clinics as a janitor at the tender age of 13. He earned a BS in Biology from Southern Utah University where he excelled both academically and as a member of the football team. Dr. Connaughton then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University Dental School, during which he worked as a dental assistant for an after-hours dental clinic. He was mentored by Dr. John Kriz for 4 years and has continued to further his education throughout his career. Today his passion and dedication to dentistry is well-known and he has served both as faculty for the Idaho State University Dental Residency Program and as a mentor and trainer on the use of CAD/CAM (CEREC®) dental technology.

Today Dr. Connnaughton runs a warm, friendly and educational private clinic called Tree City Family Dental, which uses the latest in dental technologies such as Intraoral Cameras, CEREC® CAD/CAM, 3D Cone Beam imaging and low-radiation digital X-rays. To help anxious patients relax they provide various forms of sedation and creature comforts such as pillows, blankets and noise-cancelling headphones. They offer many dental procedures such as fillings, implants, full and partial dentures, root canal therapy, scaling and root planing, inlays and onlays, various forms of sedation, dental crowns and bridges. Dr. Connaughton also provides treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and TMJ.

Dr. Dennis Garpetti, DDS, FAGD, is an highly-educated and well-accomplished dental health care provider. He received his undergraduate, a BA in Zoology, from Miami University in Ohio. He stayed in Ohio for his DDS degree, which he gained from Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Garpetti then completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He has continued his dentistry education through the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Education and attained the prestigious position of Fellow with both the International College of Dentists and The Academy of General Dentistry, which puts him in the top 5% of dentists in North America. He has previously served as board member and president of the Academy of General Dentistry and maintains active memberships in many dental health associations.

Dr. Garpetti currently serves patients at Life Smiles, where he works with a team that shares his passion to better the lives of others by improving their oral health and healing their smiles. As a team they often aid their fellow man by providing free dental care to the impoverished both in the US and overseas. Dr. Garpetti offers general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures which include but are not limited to invisible braces, teeth whitening, dental cleanings, laser dentistry, root canals, inlays, dental implants and bridges. Life Smiles also provide treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, bruxism, TMJ and periodontal disease.

Dr. Lon McRae, DDS, began his extensive dental education with both an undergraduate and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry. He earned a degree from the prestigious Pacific Aesthetic Continuum. He has been published by the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has been an instructor at several dentistry education centers such as Catapult Education. Shortly after beginning his dentistry practice Dr. McRae was awarded the “Young Dentist of the Year Award” by the Crown Council. He is passionate about helping the underserved via both humanitarian missions to Africa and the Dominican Republic as well as through the Smiles for Life Foundation, of which Dr. McRae is a founding member.

McRae Dental is a family-friendly, private dental clinic with a wide array of dental service options. They believe strongly in the importance of preventative care and strongly encourage routine exams, cleanings and consultations. Dr. McRae has personally overcome anxiety about visiting the dentist and is happy to offer patients a variety of sedation options. Some of the cosmetic dentistry services that Dr. McRae offers include porcelain veneers, customized take-home and in-office ZOOM! teeth whitening options, dental bonding and Invisalign. Dr. McRae also offers many restorative options such as dental implants, fillings, root canals, dental crowns and bridges, All-on-4 and gum disease treatments.

Dr. Evan Hathaway, DDS has an outstanding dental education and passion for both art and dentistry. He earned his DDS from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry and then a one-year General Practice Residency. He was later hired as a medical illustrator and his work has been featured in many medical journals and textbooks. He has received many awards including the American Academy of Dental Radiology Award, Zeno Award, AGD Award, O.W. Clough Restorative Dentistry Award, Teledyne Hanau Prosthodontics Award, and the P.D. Miller Periodontal & Restorative Award. Dr. Hathaway also holds the title of Fellow in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation is ACLS certified and a member of many honor societies.

Dr. Hathaway’s clinic, Time To Smile Dental, is dedicated to giving patients happy, healthy and confident smiles so that they can live their lives to the fullest. He and his team offer a comprehensive array of dental therapies ranging from digital x-rays to orthodontics, dental implants to fluoride treatments.  They provide preventive, cosmetic, pediatric and restorative dentistry procedures, as well as oral & maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and sedation. A small sampling of their services include oral cancer exams, sealants, porcelain veneers, composite fillings, porcelain fixed bridges, scaling and root planing, bone grafts, sleep apnea appliances and pocket irrigation.

Dr. Vince Rigby, DDS, has over 20 years of dentistry experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Nevada. Dr. Rigby then moved to Colorado and attended the Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry for his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Rigby is passionate about serving others and spent the first 5 years of his career serving the public in a community health center. He also provides free dental care annually at both his clinic and on mission trips to Guatemala. Dr. Rigby is an active member of both the Southwest Idaho Dental Society and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Rigby currently leads the team at Ustick Dental Office which is a family dentistry that has been serving the Boise community for nearly 50 years. They are determined to serve the underserved in their community and not only offer dental emergency services but also several new patient specials. They use the latest technologies such as Cone Beam CT scanning, low-radiation digital X-rays and CEREC® single-visit crown. Dr. Rigby and his team offer a large variety of dentistry procedures such as root canals, tooth extractions, crown lengthening, bone grafting, dental veneers, fixed or implanted bridges, in-office Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed and take-home teeth whitening and clear aligners.

Dr. Rita Harding, DDS, FAGD, FICD, has been practicing dentistry for 30 years since receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at her graduation from Creighton University. Throughout her career she has continued to pursue her dentistry education and is now a distinctly well-accomplished dentist. She holds the title of Fellow in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International College of Dentists, making her one of the most well-educated dentists in North America. Dr. Harding is an active member and affiliate of the Idaho State Dental Association, ADA, Technical Advisory Committee for Dental Assisting, the Idaho Mass Disaster Team, Board Member of College of Western Idaho and a St. Alphonsus Medical Staff member.

Gentle Family Dentistry is a state-of-the-art dental care facility that focus on providing gentle, personable care to each patient. A new patients initial visit includes oral cancer screening, gum disease evaluation, X-rays, tartar and plaque removal and teeth polishing. Dr. Harding and her team provide exceptional cosmetic and restorative dentistry services including but in no way limited to composite tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, dental implants, dental molds, porcelain fixed bridges, root canal therapy, both full and partial dentures, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening.

Dr. Eric Asay, DDS, has accomplished an impressive 30 years of experience as a dental health care provider. He attended Brigham Young University and received his undergraduate in Zoology before moving to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Asay has furthered his dental education throughout his career and is licensed to evaluate dental offices by the State of Idaho. He holds active membership in several dental health organizations including the Idaho Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Asay Dental is a well-loved family dental clinic with an exceptional team of highly trained and compassionate dental care professionals. Dr. Asay specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry and is passionate about building and restoring patients’ self-esteem through improved dental health and appearance. The cosmetic services that Dr. Asay offers include but are not limited to teeth whitening, resin and porcelain dental veneers, dental crowns and bridges. Dr. Asay’s list of general dentistry procedures is extensive, ranging from low-radiation digital X-rays to oral surgery and include such things as amalgam filling removal and replacement, oral cancer screening, root canals, periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment and various TMJ therapies.

Dr. Helen Harless, DDS, has gained nearly 20 years of dentistry experience since earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Immediately following graduation Dr. Harless joined the US Air Force and served as a dental officer for 3 years. She then moved at a non-profit clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, where she specialized in providing emergency and restorative dentistry to the underserved members of the community.

Dr. Harless is dedicated to using state-of -the-art technology in her dental practice, Southwest Dental Arts, including the CEREC® Primescan and many others. Dr. Harless has established a warm, professional and personable dental clinic with a cohesive team. She offers many types of dental health care procedures ranging from preventative measures such as athletic mouthguards, teeth cleanings and X-rays, to restorative options including dental implants, full and partial dentures and fillings. Dr. Harless takes a holistic, full-body health view to identify oral health needs or issues that may not be immediately apparent. She also provides treatment for periodontal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, root canal therapy, teeth whitening, wisdom tooth extraction, BOTOX® and a variety of orthodontics.

Dr. Scott Grant, DMD, has an extensive dental education. He initially earning a Bachelor of Science at Brigham Young University before proceeding to the Case School of Dental Medicine for his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Grant received multiple prestigious awards including the International College of Dentists Leadership Award and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Leadership Award. Dr. Grant is a current member of the St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center surgical staff. He also works closely with the G3 Foundation to give humanitarian aid and dental care to underserved communities around the world.

Dr. Scott W. Grant’s self-titled family and cosmetic dentistry has received numerous awards such as Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2019, Top Dentists™ 2013-2019 and both Idaho’s Best of 2020 for Treasure Valley and Top 3 Statewide. Dr. Grant and his team provide customized services, including emergency and hospital dentistry, to patients of all ages at both their Boise and Meridian locations. Some of the treatments that Dr. Grant and his intrepid team offer include, teeth whitening, wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, Lumineers®, Invisalign®, TMJ and TMD treatment, dental crowns, periodontal disease diagnosis and therapy.

Dr. Trevor E. Tafoya, DMD, is a United States Navy veteran and has served by providing dental care to those serving in the armed forces throughout Southeast Asia, Japan and the US. He was awarded a Navy scholarship to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville’s School of Dentistry. Dr. Tafoya has also served on a Navy hospital boat and traveled inland to provide dental training and care to isolated areas and communities.

Dr. Tafoya is the proud owner of Victory Dental, a state-of-the-art family dentistry practice. He and his team are dedicated to patient comfort both financially and dentally. They offer many discounts and financing options as well as complimentary cosmetic consultations and second opinions as well as one-year guarantee on restorative procedures. Their selection of procedures is extensive and includes not just general and cosmetic dentistry but also emergency dental care, pediatric dentistry, conscious sedation and oral & maxillofacial surgery. Some of these specialized options are bone grafting, sleep apnea appliances, root canal therapy and retreatment, pocket irrigation, ridge modification, crown lengthening, gum recession and air abrasion.

Dr. Thomas Cox, DDS, began his higher education by attending the University of Idaho where he earned his undergraduate degree. In pursuit of his passion to restore confidence in others through improved dental health and aesthetic, he graduated from Creighton University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Since graduating Dr. Cox has continued his dentistry training with a two-year long course from Progressive Orthodontic Seminars and hundreds of hours of continued education credits.

Bridge Tower Dental is a warm, community-centered family dentistry. Their team regularly engages in community outreach both locally, through the support of various sports teams and events such as Optimist Football and the Gridiron Gauntlet, and internationally, through mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Honduras. They also provide assistance to uninsured and underserved patients. Dr. Cox and his team provide general, cosmetic, pediatric and orthodontic dentistry services. These services include such things as periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment, composite fillings, crowns and bridges, root canals, TMJ therapy, veneers, tooth extractions, partial and full dentures, implants, PFM restorations, Bruxism therapies, space maintainers, athletic mouth guards, fluoride treatments and sealants.

Dr. Jonathan Bauter, DDS, is an extremely well-reviewed dentist with a phenomenal track-record of providing excellent patient care over the last 15 years. He received his undergraduate from Gonzaga University and then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University. As all good dentists do Dr. Bauter has continuously expanded his education through memberships in many dental health organizations and faculties. His is a member of the Spear Faculty Club, Academy of General Dentistry, Idaho State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Bauter Dentistry and Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dentistry clinic owned by Dr. Bauter which serves patients of all ages. Dr. Bauter and his team provide a wide selection of dental care services in a professional and  In an effort to make quality dental care accessible to more in the community they offer a VIP payment plan for patients without insurance. The services that they offer include cosmetic fillings, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges, implant-supported dentures, gum disease diagnosis and treatments, digital x-rays and obstructive sleep apnea therapies.

Dr. Adam Harker, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for nearly 15 years since attaining a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University’s School of Dentistry. He is passionate about serving his community through volunteer services and providing care in both English and Portuguese. Dr. Harker is well-known for his precision and determination to give each patient the best possible dental outcome.

Dr. Harker is an invaluable member of the team at Scott W. Grant, DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry’s Meridian location. Their Meridian office is a modern facility with many creature comforts including a massage chair and various sedation options. They also offer the latest technology such as CEREC® same-day crown and digital x-rays and CT scanning. Dr. Harker provides a full range of dental services including single tooth, multiple teeth and all-on-four dental implants; dental bonding and tooth colored fillings; root canal therapies and porcelain bridges.

Dr. Bryan Lamb’s 20 plus years of experience in the dental health care field have been marked with a gentleness and compassion worthy of his namesake. His illustrious career started after completing a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with honors at the Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Lamb was a member of the Las Vegas Study Club which helped provide him with extensive training in dental implants and cosmetic procedures.

Lamb Family Dental offers general and cosmetic dentistry services in Boise. There, Dr. Lamb and his team provide services in a gentle and considerate manner. Some of the general dentistry services include dental fillings, root canals and implants. For patients with cosmetic concerns they provide same-day porcelain crowns, 3D Cone Beam Radiographs and Invisalign. They also provide both Juvederm™ and BOTOX® therapies for the treatment of migraines, bruxism and TMJ as well as the traditional cosmetic uses.