Dr. Stanton Widmer was born in Utah and raised in a small town in Wyoming. He earned a bachelors degree in Biology from Utah State University in 2000, a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa in 2005, and a specialist certificate in endodontics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2008. He has contributed to furthering scientific knowledge by conducting and publishing research completed at each of the universities he attended. From 2005-2006, Dr. Widmer taught dental students three days weekly in the Admissions/Emergency department and he worked as a general dentist two days weekly in faculty practice at the University of Iowa.
He founded Treasure Valley Endodontics in 2008. From 2008-2011, he completed a rigorous, voluntary process to become board certified in endodontics. As of 2011, this was a distinction earned by fewer than 20% of endodontists nationally and by no other private-practicing endodontist in the Treasure Valley. Dr. Widmer lectures in the surrounding area to teach dentists endodontic principles and techniques designed to optimize treatment success.
Stanton is happily married to his sweetheart, Amanda, and they are the parents of two girls and four boys who enrich their lives. Stanton spends most of his free time enjoying life with Amanda and their children. He also enjoys a variety of sports (alpine skiing, basketball, scuba, camping) and musical activities (voice, piano, guitar, trumpet, music composition).
Leighbegan working in our business office in 2011 after many successful years working in general dental offices. She is a graduate of the American Medical and Dental Technology Institute and has experience in both dental assisting and dental office management. Her friendly demeanor, loyalty, dedication, attention to detail, and constant efforts to find ways to help are hallmarks of her character.
Leigh has enjoyed many years of happy marriage to her sweetheart, Mick, and they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Her interests include Boise State football, gardening, travel, and spending time with her family.
Lisagraduated from the Academy of Professional Careers as a certified dental assistant in 2005 and worked for several years in general dentistry before joining our team in 2012. Lisa is a very compassionate, efficient, and professional dental assistant. Her dedication and ability to adapt and collaborate with new and continuing innovations has greatly strengthened our team.
Lisa was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and loves being in Idaho where she has lived with her family since 2000. Lisa and her husband, Tim, feel blessed to have four beautiful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, going on road trips to the coast, and some quiet time to recharge her core for more adventures.
Christine is a graduate from Boise High and from the Academy of Professional Careers where became a dental assistant in 2005. She worked in pediatric dentistry and endodontic specialty offices before joining our team in March of 2018. Christine is cheerful, always ready to help, and friendly with patients and other team members. She is passionate about the dental field and loves what she does. An Idaho native, she loves the outdoors and all that Idaho has to offer. She enjoys spending time with her two children and family. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, and running.
Chrissy and her husband, Darrick, have three kids and love to spend time together swimming, hiking, and going to the movies. Chrissy is an active member of the PTA and enjoys volunteering and helping regularly at her kids schools.
An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in saving teeth. To become a specialist, an endodontist completes dental school and at least two more years of education dedicated to advanced training in endodontics. They perform routine and very complex endodontic procedures including root canal treatment and endodontic surgery. Endodontists are experts in diagnosing and treating the cause of oral and facial pain. Endodontists provide the highest quality of care efficiently and comfortably through their advanced education and use of state-of-the-art technology such as digital imaging, operating microscopes, and ultrasonic instruments.
Becoming board certified reflects a doctors commitment to provide outstanding patient care and is the highest status an endodontist can achieve. Board certification is a voluntary process and is a distinction earned by fewer than 20% of endodontists in the United States as of 2011.
The purpose of the American Board of Endodontics is toprogressively raise the quality of patient care and to assure the public that the endodontists it certifies have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skill, and expertise in the specialty of endodontics. To become board certified, an endodontist completes a rigorous three-part examination process. First, a written examination tests knowledge in a broad range of fields including anatomy, biochemistry, pathology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, radiology, statistics, clinical endodontics, and related disciplines. Second, an endodontist submits documentation of a variety of cases treated in his/her own practice that demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, and expertise in the field of endodontics. Third, a team of board-certified endodontic experts questions the candidate about a variety of diagnosis and treatment situations. Candidates who pass this process demonstrate a high level of skill in problem solving, decision making, analysis, creativity, and evaluation.
Thanks to advancements in anesthetics and treatment techniques, the overwhelming majority of patients report that they are comfortable during the procedure. For the first few days after treatment, the tooth often feels sensitive, especially if pain or infection was present before the procedure. This discomfort is usually well-controlled with over-the-counter pain medications. After one week, only 5% of patients report discomfort is still present and they rate their pain level as mild.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 264 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestBrian Higuera
a year ago
One morning I woke up with some serious pain in my mouth, so I went to the dentist...and was told they couldn't help me, and that I needed an endodontist. Treasure Valley Endodontics was able to get me in the next day, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. Not only did they take the pain away from my teeth, but they were also very easy on my wallet also. Thanks guys, extremely grateful!
Jim Brown
a year ago
A well deserved five stars. Staff here is exemplary: courteous, professional, and kind to a very worried first-time root canal patient. The Doctor was absolutely wonderful. They all went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and well cared for. The recovery was very quick, thanks to great instructions and follow up. They made getting a root canal a pleasant experience. Thank you very much!!
Lung Hung
a year ago
Fantastic, professional and easy to work with.
Marilyn Rasgorshek
a year ago
Best place in Caldwell to get a root canal. I've had 2 done here. Very caring about the patients! Root canals are no fun but if you have to have one, this is the place!
Janet Torres
a year ago
Very well done. No memory of procedure. Very professional staff
Louise Hayhurst
a year ago
Dr. Widmer is an amazing Endodontist. He keeps the pain of a root canal very minimal. He is a kind and gentle Doctor, I felt very assured about him and. that took the fear i usually have going to have my teeth worked on.
Sheila Ann Brown
a year ago
We were greated quickly and confirmed our appointment time. The waiting room is clean and comfortable. Once in the exam chair the staff was friendly and informative. They explained what was going to be done. Dr. Stanton did quality work. I was told what to expect with recovery and given contact information if I needed it. I am very happy with their services and would recommend them.
Ron Aylsworth
2 years ago
One root canal and one extraction equals one great job!!!!
D Pittman
2 years ago
TVE was thorough and clear on procedure needed and cost. Staff (front, assistant and dentist) I highly recommend!!!!
N S
2 years ago
This place doesn't have a 5 star rating for no reason! From start to finish I had an amazing experience with Dr. Widmer and his staff with need to fix a not so fun root canal that my regular dentist tried to fix, but couldn't. Not only does Dr. Widmer have commendable "bedside manner," he also kept me informed on the when and what that he was doing. My comfort was his priority, which means so much for people like me that don't do so well at the dentist. You can also tell he has amazing rapport with his staff which is just as important as with patients in my book! Thank you all on a job well done and getting me out of pain and discomfort! -Haley Spurgeon
Michael Gurney
2 years ago
Dr Widmer is an amazing person to work with. I know he takes the best care of his patients.
Susie Wight
2 years ago
If you have to have an endodontist this is the one to have!! Great experience with everyone in the office from the front to the back. Thank you for being there!
daniel sinyayev
2 years ago
I had a root canal done with Dr. Widmer. I am extremely happy with the procedure and my experience at this office! 10/10 for attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and excellent endodontic work. This is by far the best dentist experience I've had. During my consultation they were very thorough in explaining what was wrong with my tooth and what needed to be done to fix it. They were very accommodating to my anxiety and prescribed me medication to relax me for the root canal treatment. I have dental anxiety due to horrible dentistry in the past. The staff is very kind staff too. Friendly and welcoming. I wish Dr. Widmer would do even small procedures like fillings for cavities because I would easily make this my permanent dentist office. The aftercare instructions were detailed and easy to understand. Dr. Widmer called me the same day to follow up with how my tooth is. It's clear they care about each patient. This was all above and beyond! Such a wonderful experience. Felt absolutely no pain during the procedure! Did not think that would be possible, but it is! Look no further, this office is the one! Very knowledgeable and trustworthy Doctor. Also, thank you for the complimentary chocolates! Absolutely delicious! So happy with my experience with you all. Recovery was quick, no more tooth pain!
Ste ken
2 years ago
Very professional
Jenna Claire (Crystal Canyon OM)
2 years ago
Crystal Canyon Family Dental has been using Treasure Valley endo for 5 years. Dr. Widmer and Lee are amazing. They get our patients in as soon as possible. Great turnaround time for our patients with great service. Everyone is very nice and caring.
Sheila Ann Brown
2 years ago
We were greated quickly and confirmed our appointment time. The waiting room is clean and comfortable. Once in the exam chair the staff was friendly and informative. They explained what was going to be done. The Dr. did quality work. We are very happy with their services and would recommend them.
Abe Rojas Jr
2 years ago
This seems like a nice place for a decent doctor.
Fabiola Rodriguez
2 years ago
Dr Widmer is the best Dr I have ever seen for a dental work I was in pain 24/7 due to a dental work that was done at another place he saved me from suffering day and night and I'm still so amazed by his vibes he is a great professional and an amazing human being. Can't thank you enough
Tiara Woolf
2 years ago
Dr Widmer explained everything in detail, went over the best options with me and was very honest and upfront. He and his staff were all very kind and I could tell they all love coming to work. Overall wonderful experience!
Daniel Hyer
2 years ago
the care that I received was great with a warmth that is often lacking. the follow up to make sure of a patients comfort and health was impressive.
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