Dr. Andrew Larson

Dr. Andrew Larson grew up in the Spokane Valley. After graduating from Central Valley High School, he attended North Idaho College here in Coeur d’Alene on a baseball scholarship. After playing one season there, he served a two-year LDS mission in Tempe, Arizona. Following that, he returned to school at North Idaho College and played baseball there again. It was then that he met his wife, Cassie Gatten. They were married in July of 2000, and from there, they started their adventure.

After Getting Married

Immediately after getting married, they moved to Goodwell, Oklahoma, where Dr. Larson played baseball at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. However, they enjoyed their time there but knew that baseball was not in their future plans. They packed up, and both enrolled at Brigham Young University. Dr. Larson graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. From there, they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where Dr. Larson attended Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine.

Dental School

In dental school, Dr. Larson was awarded a scholarship from the United States Air Force. Next, after graduating in 2007, he attended an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Scott Air Force Base, located about 20 miles East of St. Louis, Missouri. However, it was there that Dr. Larson was trained in all the dental specialties, and where he became familiar and well trained with IV Sedation and Oral Surgery, as well as getting a broader base of training in Dentistry. Next, after graduating in the top 3 from his class, he was stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, located about 50 miles Southeast of Kansas City, Missouri. Plus, the Larsons loved their time in the Air Force.

Following the Air Force

Wanting a little more stability, they decided to get out of Active Duty Service, and fortunately, there was an opportunity back where they always wanted to return: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Luckily, Dr. Steven Gatten, who is Dr. Larson’s father-in-law, graciously opened a spot in his practice for Dr. Larson to come to work.

Our Children

Furthermore, Dr. Larson and his wife, Cassie, are so glad to be back serving the great people of Coeur d’Alene. Plus, they have five children. From oldest to youngest are Cooper, Gunner, Beckett, Jersey, and Mitt. The Larson’s enjoy watching and playing sports. Moreover, they love traveling to Major League Baseball parks and have been to 20 on their way to hopefully getting to all 30.

Dr. Larson looks forward to meeting you and helping you with your dental needs. Please contact the office if you have any questions or concerns that we can help you with.