Dr. Michael Lynn Gurney D.D.S. M.S.
Dr. Gurney received a Bachelors of Science degree from Brigham Young University-
Idaho in 2005. In 2009 he successfully completed dental school at Creighton University
School of Dentistry, receiving the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). 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
(Click here to
Read a Letter of Recommendation from OSU Professor Dr. Svensson). In 2012 he completed his
training by receiving a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics as well as Masters of
Science (M.S.) in Dentistry for his research related to clinical implant dentistry.
"I find great satisfaction in helping people with their dental needs. I feel it is essential for
those seeking dental treatment to fully understand their current dental situation and their
options prior to treatment. This is accomplished by establishing a great patient-doctor
relationship and through proper treatment planning. I’m committed to providing the
best possible dental treatment available by keeping up with the current dental research
and sharing that information with others."
Professional Mission Statement
"I, Lynn Gurney, commit myself to a continual pursuit of excellence, maintaining
an open mind always seeking to find positive solutions to the problems I may
encounter. I promise to center my practice on honesty, integrity, and genuine
concern for my patients. To provide the best possible care for everyone that
comes into my practice and treat them as I would like to be treated."
Areas of Specialty Dental Training
Dental implants:
Proper planning, single, multiple, full mouth toot 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, esthetic crowns, bridges, implants, understanding of importance
of esthetics of teeth in relationship to the facial structures
Fixed Dentistry:
Crowns, bridges, implant restorations, occlusion “bite”,
temporomandibular joint disorders “TMD”, worn and broken dentition,
full mouth rehabilitation/reconstruction
Removable Dental Prostheses:
Immediate denture, complete dentures, metal re-enforced dentures,
partial dentures, implant assisted dentures, esthetic no clasp visible partial
dentures, etc.
Treatment of Congenital Dental Defects:
Ectodermal dysplasia, amelogensis imperfect, congenitally missing lateral
incisors, etc.
History
Dr. Gurney was born and raised in the greater Boise area and is happy to be back.
He and his wife are excited to share the joys of Idaho living with their young family.
Spending time together as a family is what truly brings satisfaction and joy to their life.
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