Dentistry for Children is closed through April 15th.
Why Choose Us?
Meet Our Doctors & Staff
Cheryl A. Higer, DMD
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Cheryl A. Higer, DMD, is originally from Boise. After graduating from Boise High School she attended University of Washington. She graduated from Oregon Health Science University in 1994, and then completed her pediatric residency at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. She became board certified in Pediatric Dentistry in 2003. She opened her first office September of 1996, and opened a second location in 2005.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Idaho Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Cheryl lives in Boise with her husband, two daughters, and one son. She enjoys running, knitting, reading, and being with her family.
Jeffrey Davis, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Davis grew up in Boise where he attended Boise High School and received his undergraduate degree from Boise State University. Dr. Davis then graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2004. He owned and operated Alpine Heights Dentistry: a thriving family and cosmetic dentistry private practice in Meridian, ID for nine years. Dr. Davis found he had a special passion working with children and teenagers, and decided to pursue his career in Pediatric Dentistry. He completed his hospital base pediatric residency in 2015, and became Board Certified in 2016.
Dr. Davis is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, the Idaho Dental Association, and a member of Gnathos Orthodontics. In 2007 he completed the Clinical Modification of Dentofacial Development, applied orthodontic and dentofacial treatment methods and continues to be an active member of Gnathos.
Dr. Davis and his wife Audra are the parents of four children and his hobbies include cycling, water skiing, golf, basketball and scuba diving. He enjoys spending time with his wife and coaching his children’s sports.
Planning Your First Visit
Planning Your First Visit
Our office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. The office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child’s confidence and overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you may come with your child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.