Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts

Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts - Oral surgeon in Hailey, ID
304 N Main St, Hailey, ID 83333
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Monday8:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday8:00am - 2:30pm
SaturdayClosed

Drs. Kevin Kempers, Eric Nelson, and Justin Hastings are experienced and recognized oral surgeons committed to serving our community with integrity, honesty, and compassion. Together with our administrative and clinical staff, Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a compassionate environment.

Our oral surgeons have completed extensive education and hands-on training to perform at the high skill level required of oral and cosmetic surgery. Drs. Kempers, Nelson, and Hastings specialize in treating the whole patient to not only improve health outcomes but achieve an extraordinary experience.

As a leading oral and cosmetic surgery practice, it is an honor to be of service to our communities. All three offices are equipped with advanced digital imaging technology, and our surgical, clinical, and administrative teams are dedicated to providing every patient with the highest level of care.

Dr. Kevin Kempers comes from a family of healthcare professionals. As a dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kempers performs the full scope of oral surgery procedures with a special interest in orthognathic surgery. He and Dr. Nelson combined their practices in 2014 to form Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts.

Naturally social with a passion for helping others, Dr. Kempers values the relationships he forms with his patients. Patients who come to Dr. Kempers appreciate his straightforward and compassionate manner and trust in his abilities to improve their oral health.

Dr. Kempers earned a bachelors degree in Biology from Colorado College. He attended dental school at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After dental school he moved to Philadelphia and began his surgical training. This program allowed him to attend Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his oral surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. As a dual-degree oral surgeon, Dr. Kempers has years of experience safely administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and designing treatment plans with the best possible outcome

Dr. Kempers is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). He is a member of the prestigious ABOMS examination committee and is serving his seventh year as an examiner and third year term as a Section Editor. In this position, he performs yearly examinations and helps design the exam questions. Dr. Kempers is very proud of this distinguished membership and is grateful to further his level of expertise in the oral surgery community through this role. He finds it rewarding to help other surgeons provide the highest level of care to patients.

Dr. Kempers currently serves as the Medical Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery section of Surgical Sub-Specialties at St. Luke's Regional Health System. He is the Past President of the Idaho State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Southwest Idaho Dental Society (SWIDS).

When hes not at work, Dr. Kempers enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys. Together, they love alpine skiing, biking, backpacking, and traveling. He appreciates every patient and considers it an honor and a privilege to provide care for others.

Dr. Eric Nelson always knew he wanted to be an oral surgeon. With a keen interest in medicine and a natural calling to help others, Dr. Nelson finds it very rewarding to see his patients flourish as a result of treatment. He successfully ran his own practice for 15 years before creating Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts in 2014 with Dr. Kempers.

Dr. Nelsons personal approach to care means his patients are treated with honesty, integrity, and compassion. Patients who come to Dr. Nelson can feel comfortable about their treatment and trust that they are in exceptional hands.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah and attended dental school at the University of Iowa. Dr. Nelson went on to earn a medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He completed both his general surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he gained hands-on surgical experience in a hospital-based setting.

Dr. Nelson is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), which holds him to the highest standard of care. He had to undergo rigorous peer evaluations and demonstrate adequate knowledge, training, and professionalism in order to achieve and maintain certification status.

Dr. Nelson has served as the Idaho delegate to the American Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He also assists with anesthesia peer review in the state of Utah. Specializing in oral implantology, Dr. Nelson lectures both locally and nationally on dental implant and bone grafting techniques. He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

Dr. Nelson has three adult children and lives in Boise with his wife. Together, they enjoy family outings, running, skiing, fishing, and traveling. He has participated in the Boston Marathon four times and loves DIY projects and home improvements.

Dr. Justin Hastings became interested in the dental field when his college roommate, a dental student, encouraged him to pursue dentistry himself. Now, as a dual-degree oral surgeon, Dr. Hastings enjoys being able to rebuild the oral and facial structures to achieve positive outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Hastings has a special interest in reconstructive and orthognathic surgeries and has taken part in several national and international dental outreach programs. As an attentive listener and natural problem solver, patients who come to Dr. Hastings feel informed about their treatment and confident about the care they receive.

As an All-American baseball player in high school, Dr. Hastings carried his love for the game into college and pitched for Cypress College in California before attending the University of California Santa Barbara and graduating with a degree in biology. He attended New York University College of Dentistry, where he graduated top of his class. While in dental school, Dr. Hastings was selected to participate in dental outreach programs in Nicaragua, Grenada, and upstate New York.

Dr. Hastings went on to receive his medical degree at Louisiana State University. After completing a general surgery internship, he received his OMS certificate upon completion of residency. Dr. Hastings was trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and gained valuable experience as a hands-on surgeon.

Dr. Hastings is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). This status holds him to the highest standards of patient care: he must demonstrate continuous training, experience, and knowledge in the field. He is the President-elect in the Southwest Idaho Dental Society (SWIDS) and is the oral surgeon representative on the anesthesia board for Idaho. He is also the President-elect of the states oral surgery society.

When hes not at the office, Dr. Hastings loves spending time with his family. Typically, his kids run the show! Together, they participate in many sports, take adventures to lakes and mountains, go camping, and explore Idaho. Hes a handyman and has built playhouses, swing sets, sheds, and a chicken coop.

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Annika Witt
a year ago
My dentist referred me to Whitewater for my Wisdom teeth removal and they were great! Professional, clean, and very helpful. It was pretty easy to book the appointment in advance too!


Jane Rosen
2 years ago
East, very nice staff- recommended!


Harry Oettinger
2 years ago
The entire staff that I came into contact with were professional, capable and personable. The oral surgery and recovery went without a hitch and I was pleased with the results. Dr. Nelson was informative and evaluated my needs well.


Valdi Pace
2 years ago
Staff & Dr. were friendly and professional. Dr. very attentive to my needs. Excellent experience.


pete whitehead
2 years ago
Professional and courteous staff. Thank you!


Jimmy Avila
2 years ago
Great service, great overall experience. Good people in the office!


Veronica
3 years ago
Dr. Nelson is great! He did a great job with my sons wisdom teeth removal. I recomend him to everyone!


J0RDYN
3 years ago
Whitewater Oral is the best place to get wisdom teeth surgery by far. They make sure everything from billing to procedure is all up front and well understood. The staff, at the Twin Falls branch to be exact, is very friendly and they make the overall experience personal as well as comfortable. I would recommend anyone who needs some dental work here. Thank you guys for all you do!


Margaret Walker
3 years ago
Dr. Clark and his team did an amazing job. First by being there for any pre-op questions I had, then by an amazing surgery and help after and even following up the first week to be sure I was okay and didn't have any further questions or concerns. Amazing experience and would recommend them to anyone!!


Gaelynn Hunsaker
3 years ago
Whitewater Oral Surgery and Dr. Paul Clark in Twin Falls office were great to work with. My son was experiencing wisdom teeth pain. Whitewater was able to get him an appintment quickly for a consultation and the surgery was scheduled quickly after that. Dr. Clark was very thourough. Explained everything and answered questions. He talked to my 16 year old son directly, which we appreciated. It is evident he cares for his patients. This is my 5th hild to have wisdom teeth out. It was the best experience by far. I highley recommend them.


Jennifer Miller
3 years ago
Dr Nelson is gentle, patient and very good at what he does. I would highly recommend him!!


Norm Leopold
3 years ago
Excellent experience. Very professional start to stop. Procedure with anesthetic was painless. Highly recommended should you need oral surgery.


Janet Salvoni
3 years ago
We had an excellent experience. Everyone was helpful and kind, answering all of our questions and assuring our child that all would be well.


Frank E
3 years ago
Dr Clark is great, very easy going and explains procedures and options with you and certainly doesn't push for more than is required. Procedure was done with zero problems and way less post discomfort than expected.


Maud Taylor Morris
3 years ago
I have had some work don't three times at this office and they were outstanding. Staff super nice and professional. Surgeries quick, smooth.


RJ Nikula
3 years ago
Pulling teeth will never be enjoyable. But if I want anyone to put me through it, Dr. Nelson and the team at Whitewater will be the torturers!


Terry McLain
3 years ago
The oral surgeon and his staff were very friendly and courteous, and the work performed was great. I had to have a tooth extracted and a bone graft implanted. I was very satisfied.


Kathy Duncan
3 years ago
Dr. Clark and his staff are wonderful. I would recommend them 100% to anyone needing oral surgery. Dr. Clark was very thorough with my procedure and made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend Dr. Clark.


Hether Holter
3 years ago
Thank you Whitewater Team!!! We felt completely taken care of. Sage was back in action in 24 hours. What a wonderful experience.


Daniel Hugi
3 years ago
Great experience. I had no issues. The doctor and staff are great.


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