Meet our Team

Hey Boise! I’m Dr. Helen Harless. I want to take a quick minute to tell you about myself!

Originally, I’m from Prescott, Arizona and now live in the Boise area with my husband Tim. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to dental podcasts, yoga, swimming, helping my husband on the farm and family business, and spending time with my two young-adult step kids between their many adventures.

I’ve been with Southwest Dental Associates since July 2011. I graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2003, and have been practicing and continually learning since then. I spent my first three years as a dentist in the Air Force while working on my post-doctoral education. After the Air Force, I dedicated two years to a non-profit clinic where I provided needed emergency and restorative care to the underserved population in Fort Worth, Texas.

Before coming to Boise, I worked at a private practice in Dallas, Texas, focusing on same-day porcelain cosmetic and restorative crowns, veneers, sedation dentistry and smile design.

I’m dedicated to providing high quality individualized patient care by leading a team of expertly-trained and caring professionals. I’m committed to continually increasing my skills through continuing education and using modern technology. Lastly, I’m devoted to providing a comfortable and caring environment for patients and for our dental team.

I hope to see you in our office soon! Feel free to give us a call and we’ll be there to take care of your dental needs.

Southwest Dental Associates
1201 S Five Mile Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
(208) 322-5655

Sarah is the Office Coordinator at Southwest Dental Associates. Sarah attended school to become a Dental Assistant at The Milan Institute and graduated in May of 2008 with a 4.0 GPA. Sarah enjoys chair side assisting, but her true passion is front office work. Sarah was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and later moved to Boise to pursue her Dental Assisting Degree. She is a busy mom of 7 year old twin boys. She loves Summer days and spending time with her family.

Mindie joined Southwest Dental Arts in the summer of 2017. She went to the University of New Mexico for Dental Hygiene and returned to Boise after a few years in Kansas. Mindie has two kids in high school.

Alexis is our part-time Patient Coordinator. She is a student at Boise State, studying pre-dental. She started with us as an intern and has developed her skills in all aspects of the office.