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1st Class Dentures

ENHANCING SMILES AND CONFIDENCE


Our Vision and Mission

Staff photo for 1st Class Dentures

At 1st Class Dentures, nestled in the heart of Boise, Idaho, we are driven by a profound vision to cultivate a community where individuals without natural teeth can live confidently, joyfully, and healthily. Our dedication extends beyond Treasure Valley, aiming to impact lives far and wide.

Our mission revolves around delivering dentures of the highest quality, each crafted with precision and care, complemented by an unparalleled patient experience.

We strive for excellence in every aspect of our service, earning high recommendations from both our patients and their healthcare providers. At the core of our ethos is a deep-seated commitment to ensuring our team members feel a sense of pride and fulfillment in their work, while simultaneously ensuring that every patient who walks through our doors leaves with a sense of satisfaction and a renewed smile.

Core Values at 1st Class Dentures

Experience

We prioritize a personal, valuable, and exceptional patient experience.

Care

Our focus is on personalized care that respects individual needs and fosters lasting relationships.

Preparation

Educating and preparing our patients for life with dentures is crucial for us.

Comfort

Direct provider involvement ensures the use of specialized techniques for the best fitting and most comfortable dentures.

Quality

We use top-quality denture teeth and materials to create aesthetically pleasing and functional dentures.

Teamwork

Collaboration with dental professionals is key to meeting patient needs and the success of our company.

Meet Our Denturist: Heidi van Giffen, L.D.

Heidi van Giffen, L.D., has been a guiding force at 1st Class Dentures since becoming a licensed Denturist in 2006. Her journey in dentistry started at the young age of 16 as a Dental Assistant and later led her to Bates Technical College, the only school with a dedicated denturist program at the time.

Heidi’s expertise lies in crafting functional, comfortable, and natural-looking dentures that restore patients’ confidence.

Her commitment to patient education and building trusting relationships is evident in her approach to care.

Heidi’s leadership roles in the Oregon, Idaho, and National Denturist Associations, and her past presidency at the Oregon Denturist Association, highlight her dedication to the profession.

Heidi van Giffen, L.D.
Digital denture lab at 1st class dentures

Our On-Site Lab

At 1st Class Dentures, we’re proud to offer the convenience and precision of a fully equipped on-site denture lab. Having our lab in-house allows us to manage every stage of the denture process—from initial impressions to final adjustments—right here in our Boise clinic.

This means:

  • Faster service with same-day or next-day options for many procedures
  • Improved quality control, ensuring each denture is crafted to our exacting standards
  • Quicker repairs and relines, often completed while you wait
  • Seamless communication between our denturists and lab technicians

By handling everything under one roof, we eliminate delays, improve fit and comfort, and give our patients the confidence that their dentures are being made with care and precision.