Dr. Peterson loves his work as a dentist. The time for personal interaction with his patients is valued and he enjoys getting to know patients as individuals, hearing stories about their families and lives, as well as sharing anecdotes of his own. As a practicing dentist for over 37 years, Dr. Peterson is known for his professional dental care with a reassuring, human touch.
Dr. Peterson believes in giving back to the community and actively donates both his time and funding to various local organizations. Dr. Peterson actively supports our local hockey rink, The Palouse Ice Rink, and annually donates custom protective mouth guards to children and adults alike.
Dr. Peterson is passionate about pursuing continuing education offerings. He knows that the best way to provide his patients with proven, painless dental care is to keep up-to-date with the latest procedures, techniques, and services. He has studied cosmetic dentistry at the Spear Institute, and has attended many conferences with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Peterson is a native of Spokane, WA and has made his home in the Palouse Region for nearly 40 years. He has one son, Sean, who played Junior Hockey with the Eugene Generals in Oregon. When not providing dental care, Dr. Peterson loves working in his garden growing dahlias and orchids. He also enjoys being on and in the water, pursuing whitewater kayaking and snorkeling at every opportunity. Dr. Peterson also enjoys traveling, especially to attend seminars and continuing education opportunities.
Ellie has joined Dr. Petersons team with over ten years of customer service experience and an eagerness to serve her clients. She interacts with patients to to answer billing and insurance questions, and is willing to lend a hand wherever needed. She enjoys spending free time with her husband and golden retriever. She loves time on the family farm and finding new adventures- when the weather is warm enough!
With over eight years of dental assisting experience, Morgan brings her bright warm smile, and her attentive nature to the practice. When not assisting Dr. Peterson, Morgon enjoys being active in the outdoors. She spends a lot of her free time on the back of a horse at rodeos or moving cows. Sports have always been a big part of her life, especially now with her little brother being a starting linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys! Its safe to say shes now the biggest Cowboys fan!
Staci is a dental hygienist with over 10 years experience in the dental field. She started her career as a dental assistant--where she found a love for the dental field--and graduated from the College of Southern Idaho in 2015 with an associate's of applied science in dental hygiene. She feels blessed to have found a career that she truly enjoys.
Originally from Twin Falls, Idaho, Staci and her family are in Moscow as her husband pursues his education at the University of Idaho. Outside of the office, Staci enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 boys, being in the outdoors and exploring all that Moscow has to offer.
As a small private Moscow, Idaho dental practice, we are constantly striving to meet the ever changing needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on knowing not just your name, but YOU when you walk in the door... Why? Because we care. Because we are different. Because our practice is truly about YOU. Your comfort, your happiness, your health.
At Naturally Designed Smiles,Wayne Peterson, DMDand our staff welcome each patient by name as they enter our office. We view each patient as an individual and establish a one-on-one rapport with them, getting to know the whole person.
With patient comfort as our first priority, we have designed our upscale, inviting office with the patients needs and concerns in mind. We offer heated neck pillows, warm blankets, and video eyeglasses that can be worn during any procedure, from a routine cleaning to an extraction. In our waiting area we provide complimentary Keurig, so you can brew a fresh cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa before your treatment begins.
We value your time and never double-book patients, so that Dr. Peterson is able to focus his whole attention on you. This means faster procedures with less time in the treatment chair. In fact, the only time Dr. Peterson will not consistently be at your side is during a routine cleaning.