DENTIST IN Meridian,ID
Meridian Smiles Dentistry
Accepting new patients
ADDRESS
fax : 208-893-5441
BUSINESS HOURS
- Mon : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thu : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat : Closed
- Sun : Closed
- We are OPEN for ALL dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of our patients, families, and team members remains our number one priority.
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
- English
- Persian
INSURANCE
We accept and honor most dental insurance plans (PPO & HMO). The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we’re providers for:
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Delta
- Guardian
- MetLife
- United Health Care
- UCCI
Dental Services
190 Reviews
4.7 Overall Rating
On time, friendly, professional, gentle
I have moved this dentist for three years now. Dr. Steel is the best!
Every staff member was incredibly friendly and Dr Johnson was knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly. The practice was clean and welcoming. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic crew!
This office is absolutely incredible. I had such a pleasant experience all around. My interaction with Don over the phone multiple times over a couple weeks was very reassuring as we figured out a plan for my wisdom teeth removal. He was so…
Kept me updated about my appointment and were friendly.
I was treated with the utmost care by Dr Steel and Bridgette Taylor on my recent visit! I most definitely will be returning!
Comfortable and nice and clean environment. I visited Meridian Smiles to get a new crown. Sherry made me relax and laugh while I was waiting for Dr Steel. Dr Steel did a great job for me. Now I can enjoy meals! Thank you very much.
Excellent service,very informative
I have been going to Smiles for 5 years, Dr. Howard and his team were great. In January 2024 I had my 6 month cleaning, that was the first time I met the new employees. I just went for my 6 month cleaning June and met Dr. Steel and Sherry. I…
Always a great experience with Sherry and Dr. Steele. They took great care of family!
I have been putting off Dental care because of some anxiety and fear of the cost. A broken tooth finally brought me in. Front office staff, Sherry and Dr. Steel were all welcoming, empathetic, communicative, and thorough. They put me at ease and…
I cannot say enough good things about Meridian Smiles. I had a tooth emergency today and they got me in ASAP and got me taken care of. They were all SO kind in the office and extremely professional. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I stepped in to Meridian Smiles for the first time fighting my long term phobia with tears in my eyes. I’d put off dental care for years. But then… Dr. Garret Steel and Sherry are such a wonderful team! They managed to put me at ease with the…
Dr. Johnson is a true professional and his staff is top shelf. Excellence achieved!
Everyone in the office was very nice and informative! They made me feel very comfortable and did a wonderful job
They were kind, efficient and did everything they could to get my girlfriend the care she needed. They have a 24 hour emergency phone line and got us in for an appointment 9 hours after I called. We will be taking our family here from now on.
Wonderful staff and experience. I want to first say I was having a very bad morning and in a terrible mood when I went for my cleaning. I needed a crown but didn’t anticipate the cost. The staff were very helpful in offering me in house…
Staff are all very polite and up beat. Lots of smiles. The work done on my front teeth was amazing to say the least. Thank you Meridian Smiles for the improvement on MY smile!! You folks are awesome!! I have used Meridian Smiles for 5 years now.…
I have been extremely bad about taking care of my teeth. I am so self conscious and hate going to the dentist. I have been to plenty in the past, and every single time they make me feel even worse. This Office has NEVER made me feel worse,…
Excellent service!! SUPER happy with the results!!
Dr. Howard is a consummate professional: extremely competent and compassionate. I don’t work in the area (Hawaii) but he got me into his office on short notice to address an urgent issue. He assessed the situation and got me into his oral…
Dr. Howard is awesome have been going here for around 8 years and have had nothing but good experiences. He warrantees his work so when I broke a crown after only a couple years he covered it. He is willing to answer any questions and explain…
This is long overdue as I have been seeing Dr. Howard for the last 4 years and I am extremely impressed. If you are looking for somebody who does top quality work, cares about details, and easy to work with, look no further than Meridian Smiles.…
Friendly staff.
Expertly cared for with a personal feel. Like you are amount friends. Top notch and state of the art x-ray machines. My dental hygienist was awesome Alex!
I am absolutely pleased with the service I receive from Doctor Howard and Dr Fowler and the entire staff at Meridian Smiles and Orthodontics!!! Everybody in this office treats myself and my entire family with exceptional care! My children…
Dr. Howard and the staff are always friendly and very well informed on what to recommend to keep that smile in great shape. I have recommended friends here before and won’t hesitate to again in the future.
My experience with them so far has been amazing! I called it 2:30 in the afternoon today and they have me in by 3 to check out some cavities I had been worried about. Not only got those cavities filled today but also made sure that I got my…
Everyone at Meridian Smiles was very welcoming and pleasant. I have never felt so comfortable again a dentist office. I have had some not so great experiences in the past, but can definitely say this is my new dental home. Thank you to all…
Very professional and nice staff.
Dr. Howard is fantastic! I moved 45 minutes away and thought I could find a comparable dentist in my town but I was sadly mistaken. He is very knowledgable and takes the time to listen to you. He is meticulous and his work speaks for itself! All…
The staff are very friendly. Great atmosphere and service.
Coming from someone who is terrified of Dentist visits, this was the first time I've ever left a dentists office actually, physically smiling. Not even a cliche! Doctor Howard and Kenzie were phenominal, made the whole thing so much easier/less…
Friendly people and great care!
Jan 2020~new patient dental exam, cleaning There are so many aspects of a dental clinic to earn a good rating in my opinion. Meridian Smiles provided a pleasant patient experience for my dental exam and deep cleaning. Friendly office staff,…
Dr. Howard and his staff are excellent! If you are looking for a new dentist office I would highly recommend Meridian Smiles for the whole family.
Always a great experience!
Love this place! Been going here for a few years and they are fun to be around and great at their jobs! Always enjoy coming here!
Friendly staff who genuinely care about your dental health.
Take good care of dem teeth! Friendly staff too
Dr. Myriam is fantastic! She is a professional and caring dentist. The office staff is very friendly and accommodating. Alex has been my hygienist for a while now and she does a terrific job, as well. Nobody really likes coming to the dentist,…
Alex is a great dental hygienist that has my best interest in mind. I’d definitely recommend coming here.
Friendly and are always here to help.
The Divine Dr. M. and Kenzie were and always are wonderful!
Love this place. Always nice warm and friendly
Thorough attention to cleaning and diagnosing sensitive teeth. Alex was awesome!
Great experience getting my crown in one visit. Dr Howard is always gentle and does beautiful work.
Very friendly and professional staff! Also efficient and thorough, thank you Meridian Smiles.
Love the team!
Dental assistant Cierra was great! She’s great on explaining the x rays . Dr Maryam is nice and makes you feel comfortable! Very professional , I’d recommend this office to all my friends and family. Thank you guys for all you do. 5 stars from…
I’ve never had a long wait time. Always friendly staff. Love coming here.
Everyone in the office is very friendly and helpful. We all enjoy going to get our teeth cleaned here.
Really turned my mouth around for the better!
I was very nervous, but everyone in the office was so kind and generous. This was the right place for me.
Great dental office, I see Shawn for my cleanings and I’ve seen both Dr. Howard and Dr. Maryam for my exams and they are all wonderful; very thorough and caring. Great, knowledgeable providers and very upbeat fun staff!
The whole office was great... my son went back and forth from being excited and super nervous. They all made him feel comfortable and welcome.
Painless, easy, and affordable. I would recommend them to anyone.
Meridian Smiles has been amazing. The staff are all very informative and friendly. They work with your schedule and having multiple options available if you need flexible payment options. I cannot recommend them enough.
Been coming here for years and it has always been a great experience. They always go above and beyond and care about what they are doing. I would highly recommend Dr Howard and his staff.
Hands down the BEST!!! Dental office in town they have the perfect combination of friendliness and professionalism this has to be the only dental office that could actually cheer me up they literally will put a smile on your face😁
I (like most people, I'm sure) dont particularly enjoy dentists appointments but I enjoy going to Meridian Smiles for my dental needs! I couldn't have asked for a nicer staff that is very accommodating and do everything in their power to make it…
You’re in good hands with Dr. Howard!
Came to them a couple years ago and they have done everything they could to fix previous issues my last dentist left behind. They are always straight forward and honest and very personable. I would recommend them to anyone.
I made a last minute appointment when my tooth started hurting and they got me in with no problems! Mackenzie and Dr. Howard were awesome and got me in and out.
The team here is amazing! I hadn’t been to the dentist in 6 years and everyone here made me feel comfortable. Such a nice staff and they did a phenomenal job with my cleaning and other work. During the whole process they were gentle and…
Comfortable, friendly, thorough, dentistry!!
Always friendly!!
Friendly and caring service. I would recommend highly
The staff is great and Dr. Howard helped me get a beautiful smile!
Meridian Smiles is a great office! We make our way all the way from Star!
Not a fan of the dentist, but they try their hardest to make everything as quick and painless as possible. Super flexible with time and schedules
Had my first visit today. Everything went well and the exam was simple and easy. I look forward to coming back.
The entire staff is amazing, especially the receptionist Kaneecia! A year later still amazing! And here I am adding to this post again it’s been two years and I’m still loving the way my teeth turned out after my cleaning!
Both Dr. Howard and hygienist Sean are personable, are very polite answering any questions and just really nice people. The office staff has always treated me politely!! Glad me and my wife have stayed with them for years!
Great experience with amazing staff.
Always a great experience with this office.
Very professional! Im glad I went there!
They are very good at what they do. Definitely recommend them
Over the past 35 years, I have had a lot of work done, by several dental offices in several states; but the last 8 years with Meridian Smiles has been the best ever! Dr Howard is very caring, knowledgeable and meticulous in his work and takes…
Friendly staff!
Excellent rapport with pediatric patients - the providers put my children at ease and are obviously very skilled. So glad we are patients here.
Dr. Howard and his staff are great to work with. They are very kind and caring for my entire family. I won’t go anywhere else.
Always professional and courteous. Recommend this team for anyone!
I came in and got my teeth cleaned today and they did an amazing job, they made me feel comfortable and were very friendly, I love it here.
Super friendly staff. Willing to engage and ask questions about my life. I really enjoyed the thorough cleaning as well.
Great mouth tourture! 10/10 would do again.
The staff is very friendly, but professional! Great service and they do a great job! I love going to the dentist!!
Nice staff
Super sweet and attentive staff. Transitioning treatment for my daughter from another state was a breeze thanks to them. Highly recommend this office to anyone looking for orthodontics
I left my old dentist after a few fillings gone wrong, and I'm so glad I found Meridian Smiles and Dr. Howard! He has done such an excellent job with my dental care. The entire staff is always super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They truly…
Best dental experiences that I have had in 40+ years. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend to everyone I know.
Great experience, in taken care of any time!
Dr. Howard and his staff are awesome! Our whole family sees him and he is great with our kids and with us adults as well. My daughter even had a permanent tooth knocked out and he was available immediately to try and save her tooth.
They do a great job. Very friendly staff!
Meridian Smiles has a sense of professionalism that you won’t find at many other places, yet still maintains a friendly atmosphere for all their patients.
Not only do my son and I go to Meridians smiles for our normal dentistry needs but he also goes there for his braces. We absolutely love them all! They are very helpful and organized!
Awesome service great staff and taken excellent care of.
By far best dentist office in town. Always greated by friendly staff and taken great care of! Thank you meridian smiles for making my day once again 😊
Meridian smiles has such a great a friendly staff. Makes you feel like family and my kids love going to the dentist.
Could not ask for a better dentist and staff. They treat you like family not just a $ coming in. Thank you for all you have done. This will always be a dentist home.
Dentist was great, staff friendly. They really care!
I am so happy I found Merdian Smiles Dentistry. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It had been several years since I had been to a dentist. I was very nervous and expecting the worst. Bailey did an amazing job at cleaning my teeth and…
During a visit to Dr. Howard's office for what we thought would be simple procedure, a more serious condition was revealed. My wife has a severe dental phobia and she became very upset and frightened. Dr. Howard and his exceptional staff…
Dr Howard did an amazing job on my veneers! I got exactly what I wanted! Definitely would recommend going to him!
I love Howell Orthodontics they never hurt. They are just amazing! I have told my best friend all about you and she wishes she went to you because of how mean her orthodontics is. Emma Reames.
I checked five different dental chains, and only Meridian Smile Dentistry made me feel like family and that they were really concerned about my dental problems. I had over half my teeth were busted at the gum line and the rest were in bad shape.…
Love this place! I am not a fan of going to the dentist, but I feel safe and cared for with Dr. Howard and his team! From crowns to wisdom teeth, I've had great experiences with Meridian Smiles. Definitely recommend to anyone & everyone.
The staff are very friendly and the check up was pain less!
Meridian Smiles has always provided me with a fantastic experience. The staff is great and Dr.Howard is very knowledgable and skilled!
Dr Howard is a great guy and great dentist! The staff is always so friendly.
Super friendly staff, very professional but still very comfortable. I would recommend Meridian Smiles Dentistry to everyone. Great experience, I am so happy they are my new dental office.
Even though our family moved into Boise we still make the trek into Meridian, best dental care in the treasure valley.
My experience with Dr. Howard and his fine staff not only resolved a severe dental phobia of more than 60 years but also revealed Dr. Howard to be on the cutting edge of dental state of the science and a person who blends art with compassion. …
What a wonderful experience I had with Dr. Howard and Malan. Both times I went in for emergencies the staff and Drs were great. They took the time to explain and they listened attentively to my concerns. I highly recommend them. Debie
Office: Ease of scheduling urgent appointments: ★★★★★ Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.: ★★★★★ Staff friendliness and courteousness: ★★★★★ Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms): Under 10 Minutes. Provider: Level of trust in…
Friendly, professional and made me feel safe!
VERY PLEASED PATIENT!! Entire staff was very professional, kind, and personable. High tech/state of the art equipment and very affordable.
