Prosthodontics

In 2005, Dr. Gurney received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University located in Idaho. In 2009, he successfully completed dental school at Creighton University School of Dentistry, receiving the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree. Dental school fueled his passion for dental implant and comprehensive dental therapy. He continued his dental training at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry with a three-year Advanced Prosthodontic Residency Program. In 2012, he completed his training by receiving a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics as well as the Master of Science (MS) Degree in Dentistry for the research he completed related to clinical implant dentistry.

History

Dr. Gurney was born and raised in the greater Boise area and is happy to be back after completing schooling. Dr. Gurney and his wife are excited to share the joys of Idaho living with their family. Spending time together as a family is what truly brings satisfaction and joy to their lives.

Areas of Specialty Dental Training

Dental Implants

  • Proper planning
  • Single, multiple, and full mouth tooth replacement options
  • Surgical guide fabrication
  • Computer aided design and fabrication
  • Immediate loading of dental implants, teeth in a day, all on four, etc.

Cosmetic/Esthetic Dentistry

  • Veneers
  • Crowns
  • Bridges
  • Implants
  • Understanding the importance of teeth esthetics in relationship to the facial structures

Fixed Dentistry

  • Crowns
  • Bridges
  • Implant restoration
  • Occlusion bite
  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, abbreviated as TMD
  • Worn and broken dentition
  • Full mouth rehabilitation/reconstruction

Removable Dental Prostheses

  • Immediate denture
  • Complete denture
  • Metal reinforced denture
  • Partial denture
  • Implant assisted denture
  • No clasp visible partial dentures

Treatment of Congenital Dental Defects

  • Ectodermal dysplasia
  • Amelogensis imperfecta
  • Congenitally missing lateral incisors