New Patient Frequently Asked Questions

Office Hours

Office hours for Whitehaven Dental are Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-3:00PM.

Dental Insurance

We will bill all dental insurances, but plan to contract with Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental, Regence and Cigna (Radius plan). Please contact our office for insurance details.

Membership Plan

No insurance, no problem! We know dental insurance can be expensive and sometimes not offered through an employer. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Learn more about the savings offered under our in-house Membership Plan.

Payment Options

For your convenience, we accept cash, checks and most major credit cards. We also offer third party payment plans through CareCredit.

What can I expect at my first appointment?

Once you book appointment, you should receive a text and/or email with a link to your new patient form and health history. Please complete prior to your appointment or arrive 15 minutes early to complete in office. We look forward to seeing you and answering any concerns you might have about your oral health.

  • "The BEST DENTIST IN BOISE HANDS DOWN!!!!!” - Carlos

  • "Dr. Ripplinger gave me a beautiful new smile. If you need a bridge or implants, this is the place to go!" - Stacey

  • "Yeah! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, my new smile! Thanks SO much!" - Sam

  • “I’ve never been comfortable going to the dentist until I started seeing Dr. Ripplinger. I am so relaxed that I’ve actually fallen asleep in the chair. Thanks for what you do!" - Randy