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 - Twin Falls
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452 Cheney Drive West, Suite 150, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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.
Sep 26, 2026
Everything was great
Sep 26, 2026
Excellent service, excellent staff
Sep 20, 2026
I love the way the take care of you
Sep 23, 2026
I appreciated the teams flexibility when I was late to my own appointment.
Sep 18, 2026
Everything was great
Sep 15, 2026
Everyone was great
Sep 14, 2026
Excellent service, they were very kind to me.
Sep 7, 2026
I called the emergency line at 7am with severe pain in my tooth. They said the message would be sent along to the local office but no message was sent. At 12:30pm I had to go to an office to get attention. I was then provided an appt at another office at 2pm. Nobody ever received notification of an emergency visit needed prior to the 3 day weekend.
Sep 6, 2026
The dental assistant would sometimes talk to you like you were a baby I didnt like that
Sep 6, 2026
Always a group of very kind professionals. I have severe anxiety at the dentist and the whole staff puts me at ease.
Sep 5, 2026
Cody was AMAZING!! He got all the tea stains off my teeth. They're so pretty and shiny now!! Dr. Cole was also very nice and attentive
Sep 5, 2026
Great!
Sep 4, 2026
Very professional
Sep 2, 2026
Everyone was very nice and I felt like I had known them for a long time.
Aug 30, 2026
Thank you for getting me an appointment in a timely manner.
Aug 28, 2026
Exceptional care
Aug 24, 2026
I love Willamette not only for their affordable dental care but the amazing dental care teams!!
Aug 16, 2026
The dental provider was very aware of any and all signs that there may be discomfort and did everything he could to ensure that the appointment and dental procedure went as smoothly and as comfortably as possible.
Aug 16, 2026
I had been unable to locate the prescription that I was supposed to take ahead of my examination and they were able to provide it to me very quickly so that I did not have to immediately go to the pharmacy and pick that up. So that was very, very helpful. Thank you for your guys' service.
Aug 15, 2026
The service was very good.
Aug 14, 2026
The dentist answered addional questions I had and went above and beyond to be sure I was okay with the procedure and answered all my questions. The assistant was not clear in her directions and was more abrupt before the dr. Entered the room. Not as helpful as the Dentist. The front staff was great and very helpful and did a great job when enteri
Aug 14, 2026
Well done!
Jul 28, 2026
Very nice and professional
Jul 27, 2026
My experience was awesome. Cory does a wonderful job and so does Dr. Cole. Everyone is so caring and knowledgeable.
Jul 22, 2026
nice team very professional and de doctor excellent
Jul 15, 2026
Excellent service. Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Jul 14, 2026
I really enjoyed my experience there
Jul 11, 2026
My experience has always been so amazing, and changed my view of what a dentist office should be like. They do amazing work.
Jul 7, 2026
Well organized and friendly staff
Jul 6, 2026
Excellent Doctor
Jul 5, 2026
The Doctor was great. Made me feel comfortable and at ease. The dental assistant was so polite.
Jul 6, 2026
Very detailed and very careful. One of the best dentist offices I've been too.
Jul 4, 2026
Awesome team! Love them all! Enjoyed every visit !
Jul 1, 2026
Cody and Dr. Cole were amazing. I felt well taken care of and look forward to my upcoming treatments.
Jul 1, 2026
Dr. Cole and his team were great. Pleasant and professional.
Jun 28, 2026
Thankyou Dr. Cole and Pheobe! Harper had a great first time experience in this office. And you both rock!
Jun 28, 2026
Always had a great experience with Wellama Dental. The staff has been exceptionally great at listening to my needs and what is going on and finding a resolution to it.
Jun 21, 2026
Everyone from the front desk to hygienist to dentist was friendly and help to make my visit easy.
Jun 20, 2026
Everyone was very professional. Staff very polite. Did not have to wait long in lobby.
Jun 11, 2026
Everything seemed great to me.
Jun 9, 2026
Dr. Cole and Phoebe are a godsend; it's such a relief to be able to chew on that side of my mouth again. Thank you all!
Jun 9, 2026
very friendly staff. Thank you for all you do.
May 30, 2026
Dr Cole and Mary were wonderful - so was Amber at the front desk. I appreciate how quickly and well they all did their job!
May 27, 2026
The doctor was so unprofessional that time and stat telling me what should I do and where do I have to take care of my children, but the doctor can't provide services for special needs kid at all. I would not recommend that person
May 25, 2026
I really like Dr Cole! As well as my hygienist. They were both personable
May 24, 2026
Wonderful front desk staff and back office. Really enjoyed the provider as well!!
May 23, 2026
My team was awesome, answered my questions and helped me thru my fears. It was as wonderful as a dentist visit could be!!!!!
May 19, 2026
Left with all of my teeth that I arrived with. 32/10 But seriously the staff was great. Everyone from the lord of the front desk to the dental wizard Dr. Cole were fantastic. Will be coming again.
May 16, 2026
All of the staff I interacted with were amazing. I think it was my best dentist experience ever.
May 9, 2026
All 3 were polite & friendly. First young man to take xrays was "Very" friendly. We chatted down the hall, ×ray room, even brought blankets so I could prep arm that recently under went surgery. :-)
May 10, 2026
Very satisfied
May 2, 2026
I'm grateful and appreciate the staff:-)
May 2, 2026
This team is the most friendliest that I've ever experienced! I have already recommended family to go to this site. This team made me feel completely at ease and they went above and beyond with my care.
Apr 27, 2026
These guys have always done a great job for me and is why I keep going back!
Apr 24, 2026
I was glad it was a filling that needed to be replaced instead of a crown.
Apr 19, 2026
My hygienist has been with me for about 14 years. I always make sure my appointment is made with Antonia! Dr. Cole is excellent. The partials he fitted me with are very comfortable.
Apr 13, 2026
My hygienist Patricia was very gentle and also thorough, an excellent experience. Dr. Cole answered all my questions fully.
Apr 13, 2026
They were absolutely amazing. All Staff was on top of everything. There was no surprise with the total at the end. They throughly went over everything, made sure that all was good and questioned were answered before parting way. Would recommend to friends and family. Bonus was location was easy to get to.
Apr 13, 2026
They are very polite and professional.
Apr 4, 2026
Great
Apr 4, 2026
I have been receiving dental care for many years from Willamette. My last visit experience was excellent as it has always been with the Willamette team. Care givers are always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Services are timely and easy to obtain when needed. I am very happy with Willamette.
Mar 30, 2026
The staff were all so kind!!
Mar 29, 2026
It was a rushed visit. I was late due to receiving the wrong information on the location of the visit. When I made the appt, I asked if it was at the same location I had gone to previously and told them the names of the cross streets of the location. I was told that it was. When I got to the location there was no Willamette dental there. I called the Willamette number and was told a different address. Even though it was less than a mile away, it was on an unnamed street that was hard to find. This is what led to a rushed appt and lack of time to provide appropriate information for dental care and information on future appts.
Mar 22, 2026
Always professional service And on top of everything super friendly environment Would absolutely recommend to everyone Thank you
Mar 21, 2026
The dentist drilled 2 of my teeth, filled one and then said he would be back in 5 minutes. He never returned. I had to come back a different day to get the work finished. The office manager did not contact me the day of or the day after they said they would. Afterwards I'm assuming they tried to call me even though I left instructions to contact my wife instead. I am thoroughly disappointed with the service.
Mar 15, 2026
Patricia the hygienist was excellent and Dr.Cole is doing a great job
Mar 13, 2026
I was impressed by the professionalism. They listened to my concerns and really put my mind at ease.
Mar 7, 2026
Everyone was very welcoming and took the time to do a great job. So often these days providers are rushed and distracted, so your team stands out as exceptional.
Mar 8, 2026
Dr. Cole and staff are always friendly and answer all questions that I have. I would definitely recommend and find the care compassionate and caring.
Mar 6, 2026
My hygienist was awesome!
Feb 28, 2026
I love going to the Willamette Dental in Boise!!! Definitely a top notch dental office. The whole team was professional, caring and very efficient.
Feb 22, 2026
They treated me with great kindness and patience, and made an effort to speak Spanish. I am very grateful to each and every one of them.
Feb 15, 2026
I wish the doctor would come around and face me. He stood above my head and talked to me but I never saw his face. It felt weird that way. I could even tell you the name of the doctor as he and his helper never introduced themselves to me.
Feb 15, 2026
Everyone in the office is an absolute joy to work with. I've never had such great service from a dentist office before! Five stars, 10/10! Dr. Cole and his helper were fantastic!
Feb 12, 2026
My provider, he is very patient and he's excellent.
Feb 9, 2026
From the receptionist (Amber) the Hygienist (Tony) and then the dentist, Dr Cole, I felt cared for and listened to. My concerns were their concerns. It was a pleasant first appointment.
Feb 9, 2026
Everyone is always fun and friendly while being informative and professional making my visits a positive experience every time.
Feb 9, 2026
Very Patient oriented
Feb 7, 2026
Toni, Matthew, and Dr. Cole were all so professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Great visit, as always...Thank You!!!
Jan 29, 2026
Felt comfortable and mostly relaxed with my appt. Much better than previous visits with the other dentist. I am comfortable knowing the right treatment is working for me.
Jan 24, 2026
Everyone was very professional.
Jan 24, 2026
The receptionist was amazing and made the experience!
Jan 21, 2026
The new young Dentist there is amazing. I like him very much
Jan 19, 2026
Good techs and office staff. I find it difficult to actually connect to.th4 office of my doctor. I can get to The 800 number but then it is not easy to to proceed...
Jan 18, 2026
The Boise office was excellent in helping me get an appt for a broken tooth when my main Willamette office is in Richland, Wa office. They were excellent and I am very appreciative for their service and kindness.
Jan 17, 2026
Dr. Cole continues to go above and beyond to accommodate my concerns. I greatly appreciate him and his team.
Jan 16, 2026
I REALLY LIKED THE STAFF AND DR COLE. HE MAKES IT EASY TO COME BACK AND NOT FEEL JUDGED
Dec 23, 2025
Willamette dental is a great office.
Dec 12, 2025
I was very anxious about my appointment because I don't love the dentist office, but Patricia, Matt and Dr. Cole were extremely kind, helpful, and listened to all of my concerns. I left the office feeling grateful and like I could go back again without that same anxious feeling. I was also greeted so kindly by Amber at the front desk, she walked me through what my appointment would be like in a soft tone that made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. 10/10 experience, coming from someone who always avoids the dentist office.
Dec 12, 2025
The dental experience was pleasant and appreciated.
Dec 11, 2025
I have had issues with my appointment times getting moved without anybody speaking to me about it. I receive a text that just tells me that my appointment time has been moved or a call that tells me. And I think that's extremely unprofessional and that is not how these things work anywhere else. If an appointment time needs to be moved, you need to speak to your client and see what works for everyone involved. And this shouldn't be a thing that happens regularly either.
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.