Having a passionate, experienced dental team is what makes our practice so special. Each and every team member has a warm, welcoming demeanor and a great sense of humor thats sure to put a smile on your face. Our team members serve both locations, so whether youre visiting the Coeur dAlene or Post Falls office, youll receive the same high-quality care. We treat our patients like family and go above and beyond to ensure that we exceed your expectations!
Dr. John Pulsipher fell in love with the beauty of Idaho while attending college here. Later, he met his wife, an Idaho native and came back to the area after finishing his degree in biology at BYU and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Southern California. When not performing our comprehensive services for patients, he spends time with his family, volunteers in the community, and teaches. Dr. Johns interest in teaching takes him to EWUs Dental Hygiene program as a part-time clinical instructor. He also teaches dentists across the country how to perform dental implant surgeries.
Dr. Mark Snow graduated from the University of Washington Dental School and enjoys all aspects of dentistry. He is a member of the ADA, WSDA, AGD, and ADEA. Dr. Snow is an affiliate faculty member of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, and has educated dental students from both universities. Dr. Snow has worked extensively with underserved populations in Eastern Washington and is passionate about serving people in great need.
Dr. Ditto is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He has received additional training in endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and implants. He especially enjoys doing crown and bridge work. Dr. Ditto served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys backpacking, water skiing, and snowboarding, and is currently training for the Coeur dAlene triathlon. He and his wife, Julia, have six children.
Dr. Nicole Major was born and raised in Sandy, Utah, but has come to love the beautiful nature and surroundings of the Pacific Northwest. She graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor of science degree in Exercise Physiology. She then graduated with her DDS from the University of Iowa and following dental school completed a one year General Practice Residency program at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. Major enjoys providing dental care to her patients and improving their smiles and general well-being. When not working, she enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking, kayaking, running, and biking. She and her husband also love to travel and cook new foods from all different cultures.
Hailing from the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee, Dr. Shannon Dryer completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Emory University. She went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. After working in an under-served community in rural Missouri, Dr. Dryer and her husband decided to make a dream come true with a move to Idaho. Dr. Dryer joined the Riverstone team in the Fall of 2018. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and loves interacting with her patients while providing compassionate and gentle care. Dr. Dryer and her husband enjoy hiking, kayaking, and playing with their dogs.
Dr. Steven Tanner has always had an interest in health and wellness, which led him to pursue his bachelors degree in biology. During his college years, he found that dentistry provided him the opportunity to follow these interests while helping patients in a hands-on manner and soon went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado. Dr. Tanner is an Idaho native and returned to the area shortly after completing his dental degree. He has spent several years working with patients of all ages and from a wide variety of backgrounds. The most enjoyable aspects of dentistry for Dr. Tanner are helping patients restore and maintain their health and learning new techniques to provide his patients with modern care. Outside of the office, Dr. Tanner enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with his wife and three children. Together, they enjoy hiking, bicycling, camping, and all things outdoorsy.
Dr. Bryan Dryden was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho. He completed his undergraduate coursework at Ricks College and Idaho State before attending dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. After completing his dental degree, Dr. Dryden returned to his home state to begin practicing. His focus is to build a strong relationship with his patients and their families and working closely with them to help achieve and maintain optimal oral health for life. When hes not working, Dr. Dryden takes advantage of all that North Idaho has to offerhunting, fishing, rockhounding, snowboarding, and spending time in nature with his family and friends.
Dr. Randy L. Sorensen is from Lewiston, ID. He decided to become a dentist during high school, as he wanted a career that allowed him to work with his hands, interact with people, and serve his community. Dr. Randy attended the University of Oregon for his undergraduate degree before completing his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry. He has spent over 28 years practicing general dentistry and has enjoyed learning new methods and improving his skills over the course of his career. Outside of work, Dr. Randy enjoys being outside, fly fishing, hunting, and spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Taylor Price is from Missoula, MT. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, he decided to pursue the path of becoming a dentist. This decision led him to complete dental school at The Ohio State University. Dr. Price looks forward to building relationships with each patient and likes to stay up to date with advancements in dentistry to provide patients the best quality care, experience, and results possible. When Dr. Price is not in the office, he loves doing outdoor activities like fly fishing, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Dr. Gregory Aiman is an Idaho native. During his time at Brigham Young University-Idaho, he knew he wanted to go into a hands-on health care profession and found dentistry a great fit. He then went to The University of Louisville School of Dentistry and also completed a year-long AEGD program at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he helped medically complex patients and in surgical procedures. Dr. Aiman loves to help transform smiles and ease the pain for patients. When not helping patients, he loves to go out on the lake, play sports like soccer and golf, and spend time with his friends and family.