Dr. Tanner Higham

Dr. Tanner Higham was born and raised in Shelley, Idaho. He participated in many sports throughout his life and in high school was a member of state championship teams in basketball and golf for Shelley High School. He was an All-State athlete in both basketball and golf earning Player of the Year honors his senior year.

Combining his enthusiasm for sports with his passionate pursuit for education, Tanner accepted a golf scholarship at Utah State University where he began his college education. It was at Utah State University where Tanner turned his pursuit of dentistry through a bachelor’s degree in nutrition where he earned Summa Cum Laude honors.

After graduating from Utah State, Dr. Higham attended dental school at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. He excelled in his program being driven by his desire to help people. Tanner received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in April 2019 graduating at the top of his class.

Dr. Higham is excited to be a part of the Portneuf Valley Dental team! He is passionate about helping families with all their dental needs. Dr. Higham utilizes the most modern technology to help provide patients with the care and comfort they deserve.

It is a core value for Dr. Higham to continue to develop his own dental specialties. Since graduating from dental school, he has received additional training in implants, surgery, sleep apnea, and cosmetic dentistry. He is committed to continuing his education and attends courses to ensure he provides the highest quality care for his patients.

Dr. Higham and his wife, Ashtyn, whom he met while in dental school, are both from Southeast Idaho. They are excited to be back in Southeast Idaho where they can enjoy the outdoors and to be closer to family. They have twin girls, Scottie and Presley, and look forward to building their family in the area. When Dr. Higham isn’t focused on dentistry or spending time with his family, he can be found golfing and enjoying the outdoors.

Dr. McKaid Sheppard

Dr. Sheppard was born and raised in Pocatello where he graduated from Pocatello High school and Idaho State University. He attended dental school at Creighton University School of Dentistry where he graduated in 2020 in the top of his class. He was awarded the Hanau Excellence in Prosthodontics Award and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society. Dr. Sheppard continued his training in one of the top Advanced Education in General Dentistry residencies in the nation at the VA in San Antonio, TX. There, Dr. Sheppard gained valuable skills in implants, prosthodontics, full mouth rehabilitations and more.

McKaid loves the Pocatello area and is grateful to be able to serve the community he loves. In his time off he enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, skiing, hiking and all Idaho has to offer.