Dr. Richard Earl Ferguson, DDS

Dr Richard E. Ferguson has provided compassionate and highly qualified periodontal care to the Treasure Valley area since 1982.  Dr. Ferguson is a native Idahoan, growing up in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He attended the University of Utah where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology.  Dr. Ferguson earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Michigan in 1978.  Postgraduate training allowed Dr. Ferguson to develop greater expertise in periodontal treatment and he received his Masters of Science degree (M.S.) from the University of Michigan in 1982.
Continuing education is a priority for Dr. Ferguson and his staff, thus enabling the practice to stay at the forefront of periodontics. Dr. Ferguson provides optimal care for his patients including dental implants, cosmetic dental surgery, and both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. 
Memberships in many professional organizations provide Dr. Ferguson with the means to influence developments in …his field, and improve patient care.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Western Society of Periodontology, and the Intermountain Society of Periodontology.  He is currently serving as the President of the Idaho State Dental Association and was the President of the Western Society of Periodontology from 1995-1996.  Since 2005 Dr. Ferguson has been teaching as an adjunct professor at the Idaho State University Graduate Dental Residency program in Boise, Idaho.
Dr Ferguson lives in Boise with his wife Deborah.  They have four children, Matthew, Katie, John, and Danny.  When Dr. Ferguson is not practicing periodontics he enjoys many Idaho outdoor activities including, fishing, camping, gardening, and especially skiing.