Dr. Tyson Gray, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Tyson Gray, who serves patients in Boise, Idaho.

Dr. Gray is a dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Parkway Dental in Boise, Idaho. The dentists at Parkway Dental have been serving patients from the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Their goal is to treat patients like family, listen to their needs, and provide exceptional dental care in a compassionate way. Parkway Dental strives to set itself apart from other dental practices by developing lasting relationships with patients based on honesty and trust. 

Dr. Gray has lived in Boise nearly all his life. He graduated from Meridian High School and completed his bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University. He graduated in 2004 from the University of Kentucky Dental School where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree, as well as gained an appreciation for how important basketball is in that part of the country. Dr. Gray loves the many advancements that dentistry can offer through dental implants. He loves what they can do for denture patients, as well as for replacing missing teeth. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  Dr. Tyson always does far more continuing education and training than what is required to maintain a dental license. Continued education and training is very important to providing excellent dental care and staying up on the best techniques and services.  

Dr. Gray is married and has five children. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, mountain biking, hiking, and working with youth in the Boy Scouts of America. He recently picked up the sport of rock climbing and is the builder of the new rock climbing gym in Meridian, called Vertical View.  He invites everyone to come to climb with him at the gym and experience the thrill of climbing a 65 footwall. Or challenge him to a race up the 50-foot speed wall.  

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