I chose a career in orthodontics because of my fascination with the growth and development of the facial skeleton. This led to an interest in how proper breathing influences: healthy smiles, balanced facial development, and appearance. The “perfect smile” is an outward manifestation of all these things in balance. I believe if you get the airway right and the facial bones in balance then an incredible smile is the result. Something I have begun calling the “ever-benefiting smile.”
"I feel honored to be trusted by neighbors and members of our community by helping them improve their oral health and increase their self-confidence by enhancing their beautiful smiles."
– Dr. Matt McCoy, DDS, MS
Background & Education
Dr. McCoy and his late wife Lisa have four children; Ellie, Scarlett, Declan, and Adele. They have 2 bird dogs, 2 cats, 1 kitten, about 20 fish, 3 salamanders, and whatever else Dr. Matt’s kids bring home. Dr. McCoy’s sweet wife Lisa passed away in 2023 from a long-term illness.
The McCoy family loves the outdoors. Be sure to say “Hello” if you run into them camping or hiking in one of the many beautiful places Southeast Idaho has to offer. Dr. McCoy is also a hopeless fly-fishing addict and if you’re not careful you may get stuck listening to one of his many “amazing” fishing stories! He also enjoys bird hunting with his two bird dogs. Although most would consider this activity merely bird watching, as Dr. McCoy is a terrible shot and often watches the birds fly away rather than fall to the ground.
Dr. McCoy earned his Bachelors in Biology graduating Cum Laude from the University of Utah. He then pursued his Doctoral Degree, and along with graduating Summa Cum Laude, and first in his class, he received several educational awards of merit from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. McCoy is a National Dental Honor Society member and during his education, Dr. McCoy scored a cumulative perfect score in National Dental Board examinations. An achievement accomplished only by the top 1 percent of dentists nationally.
Dr. McCoy received his Orthodontic Specialty training at the University of Missouri Kansas City earning a Master’s Degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Dr. McCoy’s interest in orthodontics is fueled by his interest in the growth and development of the facial skeleton. That passion has led Adventure Orthodontics to the forefront of advanced treatment techniques.
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