John R Cole, DDS
General Dentist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Boise
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607 N Mitchell St, Boise, ID 83704
Dr. Cole’s Biography
Dr. John Cole is a friendly, detail-oriented dentist who values patient-centered care and clear communication. He joined Willamette Dental for its ethical approach and supportive, team-driven environment.
Dr. Cole discovered his passion for dentistry during a service trip to Vietnam, where he assisted in providing care in remote villages. He especially enjoys helping patients feel comfortable—taking time to listen, explain treatment options, and ease dental anxiety.
One case he’s particularly proud of involved coordinating care for a patient who had undergone radiation therapy and believed she couldn’t receive treatment. Through collaboration with her medical team, Dr. Cole helped her safely get the care she needed.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Cole enjoys walking the greenbelt, playing guitar, and tabletop gaming. He’s also a first-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, a discipline he’s studied for over 12 years.
Education
- Dental School – University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Languages Spoken
- English
Patient Experience Survey Results
Our patient rating scores represent an average of all responses from actual Willamette Dental patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Nov 29, 2025
Very prompt appointment. The hygienist and the dentist both did a great job and were both professional and cool. Great experience.
Nov 22, 2025
Thank you Dr Cole!
Nov 21, 2025
Got me an appt quickly, addressed my issue and put me at ease
Nov 18, 2025
A very positive experience all around. One suggestion. On the treatment summary it would be nice to be able to note trouble areas that need extra hygiene attention. I was told by the provider but I can't exactly take notes while in the chair.
Nov 10, 2025
Top notch service and exceptional resolutions
Nov 10, 2025
Thank you all. I've got huge dental anxiety and you were great to me.
Nov 10, 2025
They are very professional 10.
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent, excellent, awesome, fantabulous. It was the most awesome experience I have ever had. Oh my gosh, I want to get married. Ho, ho, my kids are so wonderful.
Nov 1, 2025
As usual, the staff was amazing and efficient.
Oct 27, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. They made sure we were comfortable and my kids games to play while we waited.
Oct 29, 2025
Great People and experience!!!
Oct 25, 2025
My experience with John Cole was a much better experience than my last two dental sessions. I do consider that he had good news to give me about my teeth and Gumm condition because it has improved. However, I just liked John's warmth and his communicability to me as the patient.
Oct 18, 2025
Pleasantly surprised. Great experience overall
Oct 18, 2025
Thank you.
Oct 7, 2025
Dr John Cole and his assistant Max were just wonderful . They were patient with me when I had a little problem, they took time to make sure I was comfortable while proceeding with the procedure. I was very nervous no one likes to get a tooth pulled but they worked together smoothly and efficiently and gently I didn't even feel when the tooth came out. I have told everyone about my experience with Dr Cole and Max. And recommend them highly.
Oct 4, 2025
Good experience. All were very kind and thoughtful and thorough
Sep 30, 2025
I felt at ease with Dr. Cole My first vist to the dentist in 2 years. I'm confident I'm in good hands. And the staff we very welcoming.
Sep 20, 2025
Staff was nice ? maybe just more kids stuff
Sep 15, 2025
All the workers there are very kind and attentive and they respond very well. Thank you very much for your good work.
Sep 15, 2025
Everyone was super friendly and made sure I understood what I needed to know
Sep 13, 2025
Love Dr Cole!!!
Sep 10, 2025
Very nice this time
Aug 30, 2025
I had a wisdom tooth removed,it was pretty much painless,I was very pleased.
Aug 24, 2025
I was treated promptly when we called for replacing a lost filling. I was very grateful for the willing and kind help!
Aug 11, 2025
Excellent experience
Aug 10, 2025
Loved the friendly staff who were all patient with my dental anxiety!
Aug 9, 2025
Great visit with my hygienist and enjoyed meeting the new dentist!
Aug 9, 2025
Waited 1 15min hours and took only 15min for the doctor to check
Aug 8, 2025
I appreciate the staff's friendliness and professionalism. They knew what they were doing. The pain in my tooth has gone from about an eight to about a three. I look forward to its getting even better.
Aug 8, 2025
they were rude and did not fix my tooth that I have been having problems with for years and every time I say anything about the it gets dismissed and I get told do you want a hole new assessment on my teeth so no I did not have a good experience and there is more but to much to type
Aug 7, 2025
Yes, I really appreciated the provider's knowledge and his honesty in trying to diagnose my issue. Very professional, very friendly, and would definitely recommend.
Aug 4, 2025
All of the staff at Willamette go out of their way to provide excellent service. We've been going there at least 20 years. I will not go anywhere else.
Aug 1, 2025
Just all around positive experience
Jul 30, 2025
Visiting the Boise Willamette Dental is always quick and friendly.
Jul 30, 2025
Dr Cole is the best dentist I have ever had I was ready for pain when they were pulling my molars and I had none if I had a little bit of pain I told Dr Cole and he made sure that I had none he took his time he was patient he explained everything and his assistant was just as good he is my dentist from now on I'm not going anywhere else but to him he is excellent Willamette Dental is so lucky to have him on their staff
Jul 21, 2025
Every interaction we had with the Willamette staff was more than positive. Everyone made my daughter extremely comfortable.
Jul 21, 2025
The people in the Boise Office are very friendly and helpful. But seam to be under staffed. The wait time to get in for services is entirely too long!
Jul 20, 2025
I really appreciate the availability of 7 am appointments. It was unfortunate my appointment was much further out date wise than I was hoping but I understand that it's busy
Jul 14, 2025
Both Dr Cole and hygienist Tony are amazing. I was frusreated with willamette until this appointment.
Jul 2, 2025
The entire staff was friendly and professional, from check-in through check-out.
Jun 30, 2025
While coming in to the office in pain thinking that my bad tooth was going to be taken care of, it was disappointing top find out that it was only going to be a consult and I would have to leave and endure the pain for another month.
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Cole has always been great at explaining the course of action and has responded to my every need. He's fantastic.
Jun 29, 2025
Very good!
Jun 28, 2025
Staff was helpful, kind and knowledeable.
Jun 27, 2025
Everyone was friendly and polite. I loved how they explained everything to me
Jun 23, 2025
For me, going to the dentist is an experience that is most akin to visiting the Capitol from the Hunger Games. Everyone is pretending to be too happy to be there, their teeth are terrifyingly white and their spray tans are terrifyingly dark, and eventually someone hits you with radiation and sticks their hands in your mouth. So, I genuinely appreciated that the people I interacted with had a measured energy level for 7 am, tried and mostly succeeded to pronounce my name correctly, didn't talk to me like I am 8 years old, cleaned my teeth in a normal amount of time, and talked to each other like they were human beings. Special appreciation to the sweet angel receptionist (didn't get her name), Cody the hygienist who had Josh Segara vibes (respectfully, look it up) and Dr.Cole, who is enough of a real human being to suggest I should name my still persisting baby tooth "Astrid." Strange, but fun. In summary, the staff was chill, the vibes were chill, and while I still had to have x-rays and hands in my mouth, it was all very proffesh. 10/10
Jun 23, 2025
Very professional and educational
Jun 22, 2025
It was an educational experience, also fun too. The people I had working on me were nice and knowledable. The secretaries were the same.
Jun 21, 2025
Great experience!
Jun 20, 2025
Everyone was friendly and welcoming
Jun 19, 2025
John and Mary are the best team. I have some challenges and they was patient and kind.
Jun 16, 2025
Everyone was Great.
Jun 14, 2025
The positive atmosphere among staff was evident from the moment I walked in. I appreciated all the staff I interacted with during my visit.
Jun 11, 2025
The staff are always very friendly and cordial. I do not have anything negative to say besides I wish they took cash still.
Jun 6, 2025
Experience was very good. Not a fan of promotion of the current gender ideology, but the dentists and hygienists are all competent and great to be around.
Jun 2, 2025
Everyone is so nice and friendly. Thank you.
May 31, 2025
They were great to work with
May 26, 2025
Professional and friendly. Definitely difficult to find but it worked out.
May 19, 2025
Everyone was very kind and helpful.
May 12, 2025
This is my 3rd or 4th times at the clinic and experience is getting better every time. Excellent people here.
May 11, 2025
Thank you for such good service!
May 10, 2025
I had beautiful care...from my initial call through my dismissal. Thank you! You all truly care for each other and us patients! Nice!
May 1, 2025
Hi, I'd like to say I really appreciated the care I received from Amber at the front desk who was so very, very friendly and calm and competent to Linda, the dental assistant, who was so very, very friendly, reassuring, listened to everything I said, did what I asked of her. She was the best. And for Dr. Cole, I was very impressed with his manner, his professionalism, his making sure I understood what I needed to do after the surgery. I would definitely recommend Dr. Cole, the dental assistant, Linda, and of course, the representative, Amber, who makes you feel so welcome when you walk in the door. Thank you so much.
Apr 28, 2025
First time back to a dentist in almost 20 years and I was extremely happy with how it went. Great staff and made it very pleasant!
Apr 28, 2025
Thank you!
Apr 27, 2025
Dr Cole was very kind. After telling him that I had high anxiety being there, he was very patient and kind. It was a painless visit.
Apr 27, 2025
Everything from start to finish was seamless! All the staff were very friendly and helpful and I really appreciated the transparency of the last at the front desk. I really felt the staff were genuine and cared about my oral health.
Apr 22, 2025
New dentist. He seemed knowledgeable and detailed. Nice and calm.
Apr 21, 2025
100% of staff very kind
Apr 21, 2025
Dr. Cole was very nice, approachabe and sincere. He gave me my options & did what had to do in good time. Thank you to both his awespme assistant & Dr.
Apr 19, 2025
Everyone was friendly and helpful it was a great experience. I am usually apprehensive at a dental appointment, but felt more comfortable because everyone was professional, informative and friendly.
Apr 4, 2025
Great experience. Very helpful and friendly.
Apr 5, 2025
I got a filling, and it cracked the tooth. Took a week to get in for them to not fix the tooth pain. Had to schedule another three weeks out to get the crown on the cracked tooth. Called a few days after the appointment, to try and get in sooner and was told I couldn't get in sooner to get the crown on the tooth. The pain has been hindering my life and work.
Apr 4, 2025
Great people, great place! I'm so happy we changed to Willamette Dental.
Mar 30, 2025
Temp crown fell of on day 2
Mar 28, 2025
I thought that the service provided was excellent! Best team environment I have ever experienced!!! Great job!!!
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing staff and amazing service.
Mar 16, 2025
I appreciated the ongoing communication throughout the checkup
Mar 9, 2025
I had a wisdom tooth extracted and was impressed how well the procedure went. Great staff and provider.
Mar 2, 2025
Friendly & shared options & it was a shorter visit then I expected. Thank you
Mar 2, 2025
Introducing himself as the dentist and saying hello before examine would had been helpful since I had never met him before. All others were very relational polite and confirming in checking to see how I was doing.
Feb 28, 2025
Very caring respective and pleasant experience. Grateful!
Feb 27, 2025
Very happy we chose this dental office and everyone who works in the Boise office is amazing!!
Feb 24, 2025
I had a great experience. The dental hygienist was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Dr Cole spent time going over my exam and did not recommend unnecessary treatment. He explained what teeth were would be watching for any problems in and what to look for. I am very pleased with the group.
Feb 24, 2025
The receptionist was absolutely incredible. She made me laugh and totally took the nerves away.
Feb 24, 2025
Very friendly folks working kept my child at ease. Not overly chatty, though.
Feb 21, 2025
Everyone I saw was super friendly and provided excellent service.
Feb 19, 2025
The staff are always friendly and professional. My hygienist is great, I have had the same person for years. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. As I am very nervous in any dental setting, she really puts you at ease.
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing amazing work by both the hygienist and the dentist. They were so careful, gentle and helped my son to explain his first cavity.
Feb 15, 2025
This was my second appointment with this office. I raved about my first visit. This was amazingnas well. The moment I walked in the door I was greeted warmly. I was a few minutes late for my appointment and was expecting that to be mentioned but it was not. That made me really happy. Everyone else throughout the appointment were very pleasant and took the time to ask questions andexplain thoroughly. I was even walked to the front desk after the appointment. I will continue to be a Willamette Dental Boise happy customer. I hope you give them a chance for your Dental needs.
Feb 14, 2025
Another visit where I felt listened to, my anxieties taken seriously, and everything communicated in a way that I understood. Bedside manner by the dentist was positive and very profesional.
Feb 13, 2025
Because there are so few providers it takes a month to get in a see someone. By then the cavity has gone to root canal, or root canal to extraction. I had a pulpecromy, which was supposed to be followed by a root canal, but by the time it all came around it needed to be extracted. You just need more providers.
Jan 30, 2025
Everyone was very Friendly,, Including the office help