Ben won a coveted scholarship in theIdaho Dental Education Program and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Creighton University School of Dentistry. After dental school, he and his wife, Diana, jumped at the opportunity to purchase a dental practice in their hometown. The couple have two children, Olivia and Jase. Diana, a Sandpoint native, enjoys craft making, gardening and all the local beaches. Olivia loves all things school and Jase loves playing with toys and cousins.
Fun facts about Dr. Hull despite being a dentist he is terrible at golf! He played on the Sandpoint High School team and intramural leagues in college, but the more he plays the higher his score gets. He is much better at removing a wisdom tooth than sinking a putt for par. He loves the outdoors fishing, hunting, backpacking, etc. He is not, however, an avid skier despite having grown up in Sandpoint.
Dr. Hull takes many hours of continuing education each year in dentistry to expand skills, stay abreast of technology updates and learn current ways to serve patients. His interests are primarily in surgery, implants, conscious sedation, and digital applications in dentistry.
Dr. Russell Stephens was born and raised in West Jordan, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University earning a Bachelors Degree in Biology. He then earned his Dental Degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles California. After dental school Dr. Stephens completed a residency in the United States Air Force in Washington D.C. at Andrews AFB. He spent a year of continuing education in general dentistry as well as Endodontics, Oral Surgery, IV Sedation, and Cosmestic Dentistry. After his residency program he and his wife were stationed at Holloman AFB in southern New Mexico where he spent an additional three years of active military service as a Captain in the Dental Core treating fellow airmen in the Air Force.
Dr. Stephens and family felt drawn to the mountains and space and found a home in Sandpoint Idaho with Ivory Dental. I fell in love with the people and communities of Newport and Sandpoint. The beauty of the area reminds me of all the camping and four-wheeling I did as a kid in the Uinta Mountains with my family. My wife is from Washington and Im from Utah, so we found a perfect middle ground.
Dr. Stephens loves to make patients smile, and bring a positive attitude to the office. We know that some people have had bad experiences or just get nervous. When we show them that we like to have fun and focus on their needs, we hope to lighten the mood and make it a better experience for everyone. Russell loves to be creative and take the time to understand patients needs and wants, and meld those with his knowledge and experience to help them achieve a healthy and happy smile. Dr. Stephens and family love to be outside playing sports (especially golf), riding bikes and just being together.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 298 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKevin Roberts
a year ago
First time at this Dental office! Was very pleased with the staff and Dr. Hull. Very professional but also very engaging and extremely friendly. Highly recommend for all your dental needs..
Barrett Adams
a year ago
Ivory dental is warm and welcoming starting with their front desk all the way through the cleaning and dental exams. Dr. Hull is knowledgeable and very caring. We opted out of fluoride treatments since we are a family that does more of a natural approach to dentistry, and Ivory Dental was very supportive of what our choices were. Thank you!
RAP C
a year ago
Everyone in the office was super friendly and thorough. I had Dr. Stephen's. He was kind, gentle and friendly and explained everything to me. I'm glad I went there.
Judy May
a year ago
very happy with everyone
Steve Bradshaw
a year ago
Best experience at a dental office ever. Went there as an emergency and will be their customer from here on out!!!
Gary Kinney
a year ago
Friendly and very professional.
Jerry Thielen
a year ago
Best dentist I've ever had. Dr Stephens and the Sandpoint staff are great!
Debra Clairmont
a year ago
Vicki is the best dental hygenist around . I come from a family of one dentist & one hygenist and thankful to have found Ivory Dental in Sandpoint... and the staff is always professional & very welcoming. I also appreciate their safety measures taken for covid.
Debra Wildish
a year ago
Very friendly and informative. Offered several options for tooth issue
Tina Friedman
2 years ago
When I showed up, I barely had to wait before I was called into the dental office. Everyone in the office was friendly and attentive. Vickie was the Hygienist, and she made sure I was comfortable in the chair and then did an excellent job cleaning & polishing my teeth. I was grateful for all the feedback she gave me about the condition of my gums and teeth, and went a step further to give me helpful information for brushing one of my back molars that had extra plaque built up. Dr. Hull then gave me an exam, and also did an excellent job in checking my teeth, giving me positive feedback and always with a friendly smile! Going to a dentist is not always a favorite activity, but Ivory Dental makes this experience so much more pleasant. Thank you staff!!
Janet Ousley
2 years ago
I already did this by email
Jeannette Forbes
2 years ago
I went in for a simple upper wisdom tooth extraction. The actual extraction took less time than the local anesthetic, and I didn't feel a thing even when the tooth came out. Got to keep it though!
Beth Goodnight
2 years ago
Had a mini emergency and Ivory Dental fit me in the same day. Got me in and out in 30 minutes. These guys and gals are great.
Malissa Stevens
2 years ago
The staff is friendly and helpful, and the doctors are great. I definitely recommend Ivory Dental.
Garth Dana
2 years ago
Very professional and friendly The Best!
Horace Wade
2 years ago
The staff was very friendly and understanding to my needs.
Dana Reed
2 years ago
Always friendly and welcomed! I have been a client of Ivory Dental for many years and it has always been a pleasurable visit - the entire staff is professional, thorough, and cares greatly about their work and their client's dental health.
Patricia Woodward
2 years ago
Great staff and excellent care!
Tea Paulk
2 years ago
The best dentists I've ever been too. Friendly staff all around and always quick to be seen. The office is very well organized and clean. I would recommend this place to everyone!
Kara Stubbs
2 years ago
Downgraded from a 5 star to a 1 star. It started out good and then after signing Up for the in-house package deal of x-ray, exam and cleaning they refused to due the cleaning. Disappointed because it was closer to home. This post is for a friend that doesn't have a smartphone but wants to warn others.
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