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ABOUT US In 1968, after serving his country in Vietnam, Dr. Vernon Gaffner returned to Southeast Idaho with new perspective on dentistry, and new appreciation for something most of us have the luxury to take for granted-a simple smile, and the powerful effect it can have on the human psyche, the community around us, and the sentiment of an entire culture. Precision dentistry should be expected, deserved, and standard. And, although Dr. Gaffner had the credentials and talent to practice anywhere or with any group, he wanted to create a dental experience that was far greater than average. Dr. Gaffner wanted to create a better experience, and a new standard of care that would not only protect the integrity and health of his patients, but would also initiate and stimulate an abundance of smiling faces-the one thing he had struggled so hard to find serving in the world's harshest realities. The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry was founded on the notion that smiling is the most powerful human expression. Yet, so often those smiles are buried by embarrassment, self-consciousness, or fear. One single smile can transform an aura of a room or a community. A smile can ease tension, build self-esteem, express feelings for those around you, and even improve your health. That's why we are so fanatic about creating an atmosphere of comfort and providing care that ensures you leave with, at the very least, a grin. Find Your Smile-the people around you deserve to see it, and you deserve to feel good about it. The world needs more smiles. ABOUT DR. GAFFNER Dr. Gaffner is a proud, lifelong resident of Southeast Idaho. He received his doctorate of medical dentistry degree from the University of Oregon in Portland and has continued his education to stay on the leading edge of dentistry. In the past 10 years, Dr. Gaffner has invested more than 1600 hours of his time to learn the latest medical/dental breakthroughs. Dr. Gaffner is a graduate of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, a certified graduate in Biolase laser dentistry and certified in the use of Invisalign. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Society for Occlusal Studies, American Dental Association, Idaho State Dental Association, and past president of the Idaho Falls Dental Society. Dr. Gaffner is a lifetime qualified member of the Crown Council, an international roundtable of Dentists who have joined to share ideas, talents, and improve the health, wellness, and quality of dental care worldwide-to promote oral health, fight oral cancer, and serve their communities through charitable work. Dr. Gaffner is a member of DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) and has received extensive training in Sedation Dentistry. He is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Dr. Gaffner has practiced mercury free dentistry for the past 20 years, has extensively studied the effects of dental materials as a member of the Multi-Discipline Alliance, and has held every executive office in the United States Dental Tennis Association. Dr. Gaffner and his wife Carolinn have three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his daughters and their families, playing tennis, boating, house boating on Lake Powell, and competitive pistol shooting. Steady hand? You better believe it. BACK TO TOP

VERNON GAFFNER, D.M.D., P.A.   |   333 SOUTH WOODRUFF   |   IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401   |   PH: 208.524.2034   |   FX: 208.524.5437