Our Team

Dr. Scott E. Hayhurst

Dentist

Born and raised in Idaho—with a few childhood adventures in Alabama and Oregon while his dad served in the U.S. Air Force—Dr. Hayhurst grew up in a home that valued hard work, learning, and determination. With a father who was a Lt. Colonel and pilot, and a mom who dedicated her life to education as a high school special education teacher.

Dr. Hayhurst’s college journey started at Weber State University, where he redshirted his freshman year on the basketball team. After a two-year service mission in Columbus, Ohio, he picked up both books and basketball again at Dixie University (now Utah Tech University). While knee injuries eventually sidelined his athletic career, his academic path stayed strong. He went on to attend Utah State University for three years, and then the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2001.

Since then, Dr. Hayhurst has been passionate about helping patients of all ages feel confident in their smiles. His approach is gentle, personalized, and focused on what’s best for each individual. Whether it’s general care or cosmetic treatment, his goal is to make every visit a positive experience.

Dedicated to staying on top of the latest in dentistry, Dr. Hayhurst has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in everything from Invisalign to cosmetic and advanced dental techniques. He’s an active member of the American Dental Association, Idaho State Dental Association, and Southwest Dental Society.

He also spent over 10 years as the exclusive team dentist for the Idaho Stampede, the NBA G-League affiliate, helping athletes maintain winning smiles on and off the court.

When he’s not in the office, you’ll find Dr. Hayhurst spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their four kids—Austin, Tanner, Kate, and Jackson. He loves basketball, golf, boating, traveling, supporting his kids playing collegiate/high school athletics, exploring the outdoors, and enjoying cars.

Gina

Treatment Coordinator

Gina graduated Milan Institute dental assistant program in 2011. She loves the dental field and moved over to the front office and has been handling the financial aspects of patient’s dental care. Gina’s loves bonding with patient’s and her team. Gina has been with her husband for 13 years and has 2 talented children ages 14 and 10. If Gina isn’t at work, you can find her on the Softball or Baseball field. In her free time, she travels with her sports club family to tournaments around the states, she also enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her family.

Rebecca

Treatment Coordinator

Rebecca’s heart has always been in helping people—first as a preschool teacher, and now in dental reception. With a love for learning and a knack for making people feel at ease, she brings kindness and curiosity to everything she does. When she’s not working, you can usually find her digging in the garden, soaking up the outdoors, or chasing sunshine wherever it goes.

Betty

Treatment Coordinator

I started in the Dental field in 1976. I received my training as a dental assistant and later moved to the front desk. I have seen a lot of good changes in the dental field since then. In 2004 I joined Dr. Hayhurst’s office in Star and retired in 2014 and now work part-time in the Boise office. I have lived in Idaho all my life. My husband and I enjoy travelling and camping with our family and friends. I enjoy cooking with my four grandchildren as well. Some of my hobbies are reading, sewing, beading and cross stitching. I am very blessed to work with Dr. Hayhurst and his team.

Rosario

Registered Dental Hygienist

Rosario has been a hygienist since 2018. She has experience working as an assistant as well. She also has a range of other certifications, including in local anesthesia, HIPAA, and OSHA. On weekends, Rosario loves to camp, boat, and cycle as well as paint ceramics with her daughter. Her hidden talent is bringing old wooden furniture back to life.

Tylea

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tylea grew up in Caldwell but moved to California to attend Loma Linda University. She has been a hygienist since 2005 and has just moved back to the Treasure Valley. She loves her job and enjoys helping others learn how to care for their smile. She loves the outdoors and keeps busy camping, hiking, rock climbing, biking and spending time with her three children.

Christine

Registered Dental Assistant

Christine is a graduate from Boise high and from The Academy of Professional Careers where she became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2005. She worked in pediatric dentistry and endodontic specialty practices before joining our team in March of 2018. Christine is cheerful, always ready to help, and friendly with patients and team members. She is passionate about the dental field and loves what she does. An Idaho native, Christine loves the outdoors and all that Idaho has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, running, and spending time with her two children and family.

Sarah

Registered Dental Assistant

I am originally from Burbank CA, but grew up here, in the Valley. I have been a Dental assistant since 2013. I love helping people feel more confident about their smile and over all oral health. I take pride in my career. I have a daughter who is my best friend. When I’m not working I like to go to concerts with friends.