Dr. Boals is originally from Orangetown, Illinois. He loves the customization of exceptional dentistry and the fact that every smile is different, bringing new challenges to each day. When he’s not at the office, you can find him hiking, fly fishing, and spending time with his family and their four rescue animals.
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Boals are a husband-and-wife team. They have a daughter named Henley together and have recently added a new associate, Dr. Paul Effinger to the practice. If you’re looking for a friendly Colorado Springs dentist, contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boals!
Dr. Johnson or “Dr. J”, as her team calls her, is originally from central Illinois and is so happy to now call Colorado her home. Dr. Boals and Dr. Johnson met in dental school in Chicago, they have been a husband and wife team ever since! She has four rescue animals and loves the outdoors including hiking and fishing.
Dr. J had her first daughter, Henley, in October of 2021. Henley is now the honorary Chief Happiness Officer of the office! Dr. J not only excels in her dental work, but she also does dermal fillers and botox for esthetics and pain management. Dr.Johnson also loves to give patients a straighter smile with clear aligners. She loves coming to work because of the amazing team we have here at Kissing Camels as well as the wonderful patients!
Dr. Paul Effinger fell in love with dentistry at an early age. His father owned and operated a dental lab in Southern Indiana, where Dr. Effinger began working at 11 years old. He grew up knowing that the dental prosthetics his father crafted were meant to help people regain their smiles and confidence, and he made it his mission to continue that tradition as a dentist.
He then earned his Doctorate from the Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine in Chicago. He spent time working at two busy, corporate-run Colorado dental practices honing his craft, building his reputation, and discovering who he wanted to be as a dentist.
Our Colorado Springs dentist team is caring and kind, and everyone who walks through the door is greeted as a friend. We enjoy each other’s company while we work and we love what we do, so the atmosphere in our office always feels warm and friendly. Check out our patient reviews. If you’re looking for a Colorado Springs dentist where you’ll feel welcomed and comfortable, our team would love to meet you!
Lisa
Lisa has worked in dentistry for over 12 years. As a dental hygienist she takes pride in providing excellent patient care by keeping her patients informed and prioritizing patient comfort. In her free time she likes to spend time with family and friends, collect plants, travel, and try out new and exciting foods, she considers herself a foodie at heart.
Taresha
Taresha grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and completed her education for Dental Hygiene in Sheridan, WY. Taresha loves her profession and enjoys hiking with her dog in her spare time.
Jen
Jen is a hard worker and takes great pride in all that she does. Jen moved to Colorado in 2017 from Belvidere, IL with her husband and 2 children, Luis and Jaliya. She is a huge Chicago Bears fan! In her free time, she enjoys photography, and spending time with her children and dog Desmond.
Amelia
Amelia was born and raised in Alaska and moved to Colorado in 2019 with her sister. In her spare time Amelia enjoys baking and sharing them with the office. She also enjoys reading and watching sports and practicing MMA. Amelia has a dog named Deno living in Alaska with her parents.
Jackie
Jackie has worked in dentistry for the past five years, she is experienced in front office as well as clinical dentistry. Her hobbies include ballet, hiking, and spending time with her husband outdoors. Together, they live in the mountains with their two mini pigs, goats, and chickens.
Nancy
Nancy was born and raised in a small town along the Western Slope, and recently moved to Colorado Springs. During her free time, she loves to spend time with friends & family, loves looking for a new adventure, and is always ready for a good book.
Julie
Julie was born in Wisconsin and spent most of her denta career in California. She enjoys the dental field, especially when patient's lives are transformed by a beautiful smile. In her free time she likes to travel with her husband and dogs.
Katie
Katie was born and raised in small town Iowa and moved to Colorado Springs in 2021. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in business marketing. In her free time she likes to hike, cook spicy foods, spend time with her friends, and thrift shop.
Pete
Pete is a Colorado native. Being in dentistry since 2009, it has allowed Pete time to master all aspects of running a successful, patient centric clinic. During his free time, Pete likes to take in all that Colorado has to offer from all of its great outdoors to trying the latest restaurants with his family and friends.
Henley
Beautiful baby girl, Henley Jeanine Boals, arrived 8 weeks early. She was born on Sunday, October 24th 2021 at 4:19 pm • 3 lbs 8 oz • 16 in long. You may see her from time to time in the office bringing joy to all with her adorable coos and smiles.
Mila
Mila is a Catahoula Leopard/Aussie mix. She was found on the street in Tennessee. Dr. Boals adopted Mila in Illinois. She is a sweet girl who loves to talk. With the softest fur, if you ever see here, make sure to give her a pet! Mila loves hiking/fishing with her family and rolling in the snow.
Rey
Rey is a Catahoula Leopard/Hound mix. She was born in Louisiana and then Dr. Boals adopted her in Colorado Springs. She is a wild pup who loves snuggling! Rey loves playing with her sister Mila, as well as going on hiking/fishing adventures.
