Meet the Doctors

Dr. Michael Lynn Gurney, DDS, MS

“I find great satisfaction in helping people with their dental needs. I feel it is essential for those seeking dental treatment to fully understand their current dental situation and their options prior to treatment. This is accomplished by establishing a great patient-doctor relationship and through the proper planning in treatment. I’m committed to providing the best possible dental treatment available by keeping up with the current dental research and sharing that information with others.”

Education
Bio
Specialties

In 2005, Dr. Gurney received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University located in Idaho. In 2009, he successfully completed dental school at Creighton University School of Dentistry, receiving the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree. Dental school fueled his passion for dental implant and comprehensive dental therapy. He continued his dental training at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry with a three-year Advanced Prosthodontic Residency Program. In 2012, he completed his training by receiving a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics as well as the Master of Science (MS) Degree in Dentistry for the research he completed related to clinical implant dentistry.

Dr. Gurney was born and raised in the greater Boise area and is happy to be back after completing schooling. Dr. Gurney and his wife are excited to share the joys of Idaho living with their family. Spending time together as a family is what truly brings satisfaction and joy to their lives.

“I, Lynn Gurney, commit myself to a continual pursuit of excellence while maintaining an open mind and always seeking to find positive solutions to the problems I may encounter. I promise to center my practice on honesty, integrity, and genuine concern for my patients while providing the best possible care for everyone that comes into my practice. I treat my patients as I would like to be treated.”

“I really love the people I get to help. It truly brings joy and happiness to my life. I also enjoy working with the amazing people on our team. They all really care about each other and our patients.”

Areas of Specialty Dental Training

Dental Implants

Proper planning
Single, multiple, and full mouth tooth replacement options
Surgical guide fabrication
Computer aided design and fabrication
Immediate loading of dental implants, teeth in a day, all on four, etc.

Cosmetic/Esthetic Dentistry

Veneers
Crowns
Bridges
Implants
Understanding the importance of teeth esthetics in relationship to the facial structures

Fixed Dentistry

Crowns
Bridges
Implant restoration
Occlusion bite
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, abbreviated as TMD
Worn and broken dentition
Full mouth rehabilitation/reconstruction

Removable Dental Prostheses

Immediate denture
Complete denture
Metal reinforced denture
Partial denture
Implant assisted denture
No clasp visible partial dentures

Treatment of Congenital Dental Defects

Ectodermal dysplasia
Amelogensis imperfecta
Congenitally missing lateral incisors

Dr. Christopher Jones, DMD, MS, FACP

“As a prosthodontist, I am a trained engineer of the mouth. An engineer designs, builds, and maintains machines and structures to aid in people’s everyday lives. They have innovative visions, articulate their designs, and construct their creations with the most advanced and up-to-date materials so the finished product is fully functioning and beautifully artistic. As a Prosthodontist, I have the same approach. I can fabricate and design dental implant restorations, dental crowns, dentures, and other complex restorations with precision.”

Education
Bio
Specialties

Dr. Jones was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating high school there, he joined the U.S. Air Force for an opportunity to serve his country and travel the world. It was during this time that he married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca and had the fortunate opportunity to live in Europe for several years and start their family.

After his active-duty commitment was completed, he attended Boise State University. This was their first experience living in Idaho and they instantly fell in love with the community and what Idaho had to offer. After graduation, he attended Case Western School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where he was recognized for excellence in prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry. It was there that his passion for solving complex dental situations grew. He then made the decision to rejoin the U.S. Air Force and applied for a prosthodontic residency.

Immediately following graduation, he moved to sunny San Antonio, Texas where he attended the U.S. Air Force’s prestigious advanced prosthodontic residency at the historic Wilford Hall Medical Center. Concurrently, he attended the University of Texas Health Science Center to pursue his Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. After graduation, he joined the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in Omaha, Nebraska as a prosthodontic staff member where he trained new dentists on advanced restorative techniques. He then earned his board certification and became the only board-certified prosthodontist in Idaho.

In 2016, after more than 13 years of service in the Air Force, he was able to fulfill his dream of returning to the Treasure Valley and join forces with Dr. Gurney and the incredible Boise Prosthodontics team.

When not at work, he can be found spending time hiking, camping, and exploring with his wife and kids and enjoying the beautiful scenery that Idaho has to offer. He also enjoys watching movies, playing basketball, and running.

“My goal is to build you a new smile with perfect functionality, improving your speech and esthetics. When composing a solution to your dental problems, I will meet with you, learn about your expectations, give you a thorough exam, discover the areas that need assistance, formulate a comprehensive treatment plan to solve your dental needs, and restore your smile to the function and appearance you desire and deserve.

Regardless of how complicated your case may be, my experienced team at Boise Prosthodontics and I cannot wait to design, build, and maintain a dental restoration that will give you the aesthetically pleasing and perfectly functional smile you’ve always dreamed of.”

Areas of Specialty Dental Training

Dental Implants

Proper planning
Single, multiple, and full mouth tooth replacement options
Surgical guide fabrication
Computer aided design and fabrication
Immediate loading of dental implants, teeth in a day, all on four, etc.

Cosmetic/Esthetic Dentistry

Veneers
Crowns
Bridges
Implants
Understanding the importance of teeth esthetics in relationship to the facial structures

Fixed Dentistry

Crowns
Bridges
Implant restoration
Occlusion bite
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, abbreviated as TMD
Worn and broken dentition
Full mouth rehabilitation/reconstruction

Removable Dental Prostheses

Immediate denture
Complete denture
Metal reinforced denture
Partial denture
Implant assisted denture
No clasp visible partial dentures

Treatment of Congenital Dental Defects

Ectodermal dysplasia
Amelogensis imperfecta
Congenitally missing lateral incisors

Meet Our Team

Boise Prosthodontics can only be as impactful as we are because of the incredible people who work here. We genuinely care about our patients and love getting to know them. Every day, we bring hope and joy to our patients’ lives. Being part of our team means more than just working together; we’re a family.

Each team member has been chosen for their unique personality, skills, and talents. While we maintain a high level of professionalism, we also keep the office filled with positive energy. As you interact with our team, you’ll see why they are an essential part of the Boise Prosthodontics family.