About Dr. Nate Bourassa
I was born and raised in a small town in central Minnesota called Brainerd. It is nestled amongst the lakes and trees. Growing up in the country I have always enjoyed hunting, fishing and exploring the great outdoors. I attended college at the University of Minnesota Duluth and obtained a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. During college I always worked a job or two. My favorite job was being a snowboarding instructor and I made a few trips out west to explore the real mountains. After becoming a biologist I then went on to pursue a Doctor in Dental Surgery, DDS from the University of Minnesota located in Minneapolis. During dental school I took a trip with some classmates to the Coeur D Alene area and immediately fell in love. I had a dream that one day I would return. After graduating from dental school in 2007, I moved to Coeur d’Alene to be close to the mountains, lakes, and the bountiful recreational activities the area has to offer. In my down time I enjoy anything that keeps me active and healthy. I enjoy spending time with my friends mountain biking, snowboarding, rock climbing, windsurfing and spend any other free time getting involved in activities that keep me connected to the community. Aside from my desire to be a tooth artist I am also a painter. I primarily do oil paintings and would best be described as a landscape artist. I believe that my ability to see things from many perspectives and the attention to detail that I have developed through my artistic experiences will directly translate into a better dental experience for you.
Why Choose Dr. Nate?
As a student of life I have always admired the values and the historical ideals of a Gentleman. A Gentleman is someone who is self-motivated. He is educated in as many disciplines as possible and always strives for continuous improvement. He works hard to serve others and adheres to a strict code of ethics. He is open minded to new ideas and mindful of what he doesn't know. A gentleman is educated in the arts as well as the sciences. I created Artisan Dental to express these values. As an artist I feel that I have a unique ability to understand detail, perspective, and how things are connected. I also have a background in mechanics. I grew up restoring classic cars and old houses with my Dad. These differing backgrounds help me understand how to plan out sequential treatment options and ways to think outside the box to achieve the optimal value for patients. This translates into better treatment options and outcomes that can meet your specific dental needs.
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What Sets Us Apart
We aim to bring back the old time feel of dentistry. We want to create lifelong relationships with our patients and earn their referrals. We want to keep things as consistent and predictable as possible. Our goal is to have the latest proven technology. We don’t plan to spend lots of money on the newest flashy technology just to impress our patients. We will acquire new technology when the evidence and effectiveness have been proven.
This helps us keep our costs very competitive while keeping the dentistry predictable. Many offices try to impress their patients with fancy new lasers, x-rays or computer aided crown designs. While some of these technologies do have applications they are not always as cost effective and predictable and can easily be over utilized to help justify their cost. We stand behind our work and will adopt new techniques when they make sense.
Meet Dr. Nate Bourassa
Your Trusted Partner in Comprehensive Dental Care
At Artisan Dental in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Dr. Nathan Bourassa D.D.S. is fondly called Dr. Nate by his patients. With over a decade of treating patients in North Idaho, Dr. Nate brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to each patient he meets.
Beyond the Practice
When Dr. Nate is not tranforming smiles at Artisan Dental Cda, you can find him enjoying time with his family and friends outdoors. Dr Nate enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, rock climbing, windsurfing and enjoying the beauty that North Idaho has to offer. Aside from love of dentistry, Dr Nate also has a love for art and painting. His love of beauty and strong attention to detail helps him in his practice to scuplt beautiful smiles.
