Finding a dentist shouldn’t mean wondering whether you really need the treatment you’re being recommended. At High Desert Dental, we believe the best dentistry is the least dentistry. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped families throughout Boise protect their smiles through prevention-first care, honest conversations, and modern technology that helps you make informed decisions.
Today, Dr. Trista Pottenger and Dr. Katelyn De La Montanya continue that philosophy by taking time to explain your options, answer your questions, and recommend treatment only when it’s in your best long-term interest. Our vision is to joyfully make an impact on your oral health! If you’re looking for a family dentist in Boise who puts your health before production goals, we’d love to welcome you.
More than 750 five-star Google reviews tell the story of what matters most to us: helping patients make informed decisions, protecting healthy smiles through prevention, and treating every person with honesty and respect. Here’s what makes our approach different:
We provide dental care for every stage of life, from routine preventive visits to advanced restorative and cosmetic treatment. Our goal is always the same: help you keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible while giving you options that fit your goals.
Our Invisalign program is one of the defining parts of our practice. As a Diamond Invisalign Provider and Idaho’s #1 General Practice Invisalign Provider, we’ve helped countless children, teens, and adults improve their smiles using clear aligners, Virtual Care monitoring, and digital treatment planning. If you’re wondering whether Invisalign is right for you, we’ll walk you through every option and answer every question before treatment begins.
As a family dentist in Boise, we care for children, teens, adults, and seniors under one roof. Routine exams, professional cleanings, sealants, and preventive care help us identify concerns early, protect healthy teeth, and reduce the need for more extensive treatment later.
When preventive care isn’t enough, we’re here to restore your smile. From tooth-colored fillings and crowns to bridges, dentures, root canal therapy, and dental implants, we’ll recommend the most conservative treatment that protects your long-term oral health.
When you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants can restore both function and confidence. We’ll evaluate your oral health, explain your options, and create a treatment plan designed to give you a stable, long-lasting replacement.
Sometimes small improvements can make a dramatic difference. We offer professional teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding, and other cosmetic treatments that can help you feel more confident every time you smile.
We also provide emergency dental care, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth extractions, conscious sedation dentistry, nonsurgical gum treatment, night guards, athletic mouth guards, Vivera retainers, and other services.
We believe great dentistry starts with great relationships. Every member of our team is committed to helping you feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout your care. When you visit us, you’ll work directly with doctors who believe that prevention, education, and honest conversations lead to healthier smiles that last.
Dr. Trista Pottenger, a Treasure Valley native and owner of High Desert Dental since 2021, is a three-time Diamond Invisalign Provider and the #1 General Practice Invisalign Provider in Idaho. She believes the best dentistry is the least dentistry, helping patients make informed decisions that support lifelong oral health.
Dr. Katelyn De La Montanya is committed to prevention-focused, relationship-based dentistry, helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident in every treatment decision. By combining modern technology with clear communication, she helps patients build healthy smiles that last.
Every recommendation we make starts with one question: “What helps you keep your natural teeth healthy for the longest time?” Sometimes that’s preventive care, sometimes it’s restorative treatment, and sometimes it’s Invisalign to make your teeth easier to clean and maintain. Whatever the answer, we’ll explain your options, answer your questions, and help you make a confident decision without pressure or sales tactics. That’s the philosophy that has guided High Desert Dental for more than two decades.
We’re honored to have earned more than 750 five-star Google reviews from patients throughout Boise and the Treasure Valley. Their stories reflect the same values that guide our practice every day: prevention, education, honest recommendations, and compassionate care.
We’ve proudly cared for patients in Boise for more than 25 years from our office at 12212 W. Amity Rd., conveniently located at the corner of Cloverdale and Amity next to Twisted Timber and Fit For Adventure Gym. From this location, we welcome patients from Boise, Southwest Boise, Southeast Meridian, Kuna, and surrounding Treasure Valley communities.
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We’re always excited to welcome new patients to High Desert Dental. You don’t need a referral to schedule an appointment, and it’s easy to request a visit by phone or online. If you’re interested in Invisalign, we offer complimentary Invisalign consultations that can be booked via phone or online scheduling. Visit our first visit page to learn what to expect before your first appointment.
Quality dental care should be accessible. That’s why we accept CareCredit and Cherry financing, offer six to twelve months of same-as-cash financing for Invisalign after a $500 down payment, and provide in-office membership plans for patients without dental insurance. Visit our financial information page for complete details.
Since 2001, we’ve helped patients build healthier smiles through prevention-focused dentistry, advanced technology, and one of Idaho’s most accomplished Invisalign programs. We’d love the opportunity to help you achieve your goals too. Schedule your visit today and discover what it feels like to have a dental team that’s committed to helping you make confident decisions for your smile.