Tree City Family Dental

Duston is a dental-lifer. His first job, at the age of 13, was as a janitor in a dental office. He then worked his way throughout the office as an assistant, a hygienist, and finally as a dentist. Duston loves to share his passion as he has been on faculty at Idaho State University Dental Residency Program, and currently helps train and mentor dentists throughout the United States on CAD/CAM (Cerec) dentistry. Duston graduated from Southern Utah University with a Bachelor's in Biology, and earn...Read Moreed many honors as a member of the football team. He then moved to Seattle where he attended Seattle University and studied Chemistry while working in cutting edge medical research under a world-renowned rheumatologist. From Seattle, Duston and his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska to attend Creighton University Dental School. While attending dental school, Duston worked as a lead dental assistant for a dental practice that was open evenings and weekends. Dentistry became his life as he was immersed in it 24/7. With a more proper balance, dentistry has become a true passion. Duston purchased the practice of Dr. John Kriz in 2003. Drs. Connaughton and Kriz worked together for four years. Dr. Kriz served as a wonderful mentor to Duston over that time. Dr. Connaughton worked with Dr. Jill Wagers for 10 years as partners at Emerald Dental Associates, before Duston expanded his own practice and branched out with his team to form Tree City Family Dental in January 2014. Duston loves the art of dentistry and making positive changes in people’s lives. Outside of the office, Duston enjoys his four kiddos, Daniel, Sophia, Grace, and Emery, his beautiful wife Jessica, and their fat labs, Cooper and Jake. He is an amateur photographer and weekend warrior, spending free time on the slopes, trails and rivers of our wonderful outdoor playground. Read Less

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jill began her career in the dental field right out of high school. She began work as a dental assistant and worked in that capacity in Utah and Colorado. When she moved to Salinas, California in 1982, Jill left the dental field and worked in the accounting department of a larger agri-business company until she left to become a full-time mom. With her children grown, Jill decided to return to the dental profession, but instead of working as a dental assis...Read Moretant, she combined that expertise with her accounting experience and began managing dental offices. Jill met Dr. Connaughton in 2003 when he became her neighbor and joined Dr. Connaughton’s practice in 2011, where she serves as the office manager. She loves working with Dr. Connaughton and the wonderful group of hygienists and assistants at Tree City Family Dental. One of the things she enjoys most is helping patients negotiate the sometimes difficult and confusing issues associated with dental insurance programs. Jill married very well (as written by her husband). She and her husband John have two married daughters Amy and Ashley who have blessed them with three sweet grandchildren, Haven, Driggs, and Brooklyn. Together Jill and John love to raft, ski, boat, fish, hike and play with their spoiled Labrador, Zoey. Read Less

Erin has been employed as a dental hygienist with the Tree City Dental team since July, 2012. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 2002 and completed the dental assisting program at the College of Southern Idaho in 2003. Erin enjoyed dentistry so much that she headed to Orem, Utah in 2008 to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. Erin lives in North Boise with her boyfriend, Ryan, and their lively yellow lab, Macy. In her spare time Erin enjoys trying out new recipes, listeni...Read Moreng to music on the back porch with a cold beverage, taking Macy to the foothills, working around the house, camping and fishing, and spending time with family. Erin has a true passion for dental hygiene and loves being able to interact with numerous patients on a daily basis. She hopes to meet you soon! Read Less

Sara grew up in South Dakota and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota with minors in Biology and Business. She has been practicing Dental Hygiene for 11 years and has worked in Montana, Oregon, and now Idaho. She is happily married to Michael Burke. Michael is a middle school teacher and ultra marathon runner. Together they enjoy, hiking, skiing, camping, and traveling.

Lonni joined our team in the summer of 2012 after moving to Boise from Dallas, Texas. Dentistry has become her passion over the past 10 years. The opportunity to inspire patients to appreciate optimum oral health brings her great satisfaction. She has earned her Chairside Dental Designer Certification for CAD CAM dentistry and is health and radiation certified through the National Dental Assisting Board. Lonni enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs as well as playing tennis, fishi...Read Moreng, wake boarding, watching college football, and riding around town on her cruiser bike. Read Less

Sarah started with Dr. Connaughton as her family dentist in 2005. She had an interest in dentistry at an early age and always looked forward to her regular dental cleanings with Julie. During this time she was attending Idaho City High School where she graduated with honors. She then went on to the College of Western Idaho to study Dental Assisting. She graduated at the top of her class while serving as a tutor for the underclassmen. After graduating she was fortunate enough to get a job working...Read More for her family dentist, Dr. Connaughton. She loves her career and feels especially blessed to work with such a great team and dentist. She has been loving her job and keeping her patients smiling since January of 2010. Read Less

Vicki was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada. She has been in the Boise area since 2007 and loves living here. She and her husband, Chuck, have been married for over 30 years. They have two beautiful children, who have both married within the last year. They are very excited to have a wonderful son-in-law and beautiful daughter-in-law to enrich their family. They also have two spoiled rotten Brittany’s who take up a majority of their time. She enjoys gardening, cooking, travelling, walking her do...Read Moregs and spending time with family and friends. Vicki has over 25 years of professional experience. Prior to her position with Dr. Connaughton, she was the office manager at an Endodontic office in Reno. She loves working in the dental environment and feels very fortunate to be working with such a meticulous, caring dentist and staff. Read Less

Stefanie was born and raised in Boise and loves the Idaho life. For the past fifteen years she has shared a great life with her husband Bob. She has three children: Jace, Tanner and Dylan. She also has four step children and six grandchildren. She enjoys Boise State football games, going to concerts and riding her Razor ATV. She loves an occasional glass of wine while listening to the jukebox , and spends her summer time on the eighteenth green at her cabin in Terrace Lakes.