Esther Bishop Machen, DDS, graduated from Ricks College and then Idaho State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. After practicing as a dental hygienist for four years, she attended theUniversity of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistrywhere she graduated in June 2010. She practiced as a general dentist in Independence, Missouri prior to moving back home to Southeast Idaho in July of 2011.
While in dental school, Dr. Machen received aPresidential Citation from the Missouri Dental Associationfor leading the efforts to change legislation for the protection of the dental consumer in Missouri. She was awarded theAmerican Academy of Gold Foil Operators Awardand thePierre Fauchard Academy Scholarshipin 2009. In 2010, she was inducted into theOmicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. After being invited into the Honors Program in Pediatric Dentistry, she was able to complete advanced studies in the area of pediatric dentistry. Upon graduation, Dr. Machen received the Certificate of Merit from theAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentistryfor the class of 2010. Rather than just treating symptoms, Dr. Machen is an Idaho Falls dentist that believes in a comprehensive approach to dental health. She loves the long-term relationships she has created with her patients.
Dr. Machen was born in Rexburg and raised in Chester, and she attended North Fremont High School.Growing up in a large family and working in the family logging business gave her the drive to get an education, although she still enjoys running a chain saw.Throughout her life, she has enjoyed participating in athletics especially track, cross country, and Spartan racing.She was a high school athletic standout, a state champion, and was a collegiate runner for Ricks College.She met her husband and love of her life, Shane, while attending Ricks College and they completed their dental and medical educations together in Kansas City.
The dental field was not a natural choice for Dr. Machen, having no family in the medical field, and only going to the dentist once as a child due to financial issues.However, after being exposed to the dental field through dental hygiene, Dr. Machen knew she found a profession that she would love.Dr. Machen truly enjoys all aspects of dentistry and loves taking care of her patients.
Dr. King was born and raised in southeast Idaho. He has close ties to dentistry from an early age, and even worked as a dental assistant throughout his high school years. After serving a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Denmark, he attended BYU-Idaho to attain his bachelors degree in exercise science. He then attended dental school in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health Science University.
Dr. King loves dentistry and involving himself in continuous education in the field. Starting in his undergraduate years he involved himself in study clubs and research. At OHSU, he worked in dental materials research with one of their top research faculty. Following dental school, Dr. King was selected to work in the University of Utah General Practice Residency where he honed many skills in general practice including oral surgery and wisdom teeth extractions, root canal therapy, and IV sedation. He also spent many hours working with special needs patients in an O.R. setting under general anesthesia. Dr. King is very excited to be in his home state and loves the opportunities Idaho provides for work and family. He loves outdoor activities, small woodwork projects, and most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children.