Meet the Doctors at Cherry Lane Kids Dentistry
Dentists in Meridian
Dr. Nathan Harward
Dr. Harward was born in Iowa City and raised in Sandy, Utah. He has 6 siblings and fits right in the middle. He grew up playing baseball and enjoying the outdoors. He and his wife Kortney are high school sweethearts who married in 2008. They now have 4 kids, 2 girls and 2 boys, Grace, Riggins, Maverick, and Millie. They have always had a love for Boise and are excited for the opportunity be a part of the community and raise their family here.
Dr. Harward received his bachelors degree in Business Management at the University of Utah and then went on to receive his Dental Degree from Roseman University in 2018. Dr. Harward has enthusiasm for the dental profession, he is committed to providing each and every patient with the highest quality of care. HIn his spare time Dr. Harward enjoys boating with the family, hiking, mountain biking, house projects, and playing with his kids.
Dr. Jordan Bodily
Dr. Bodily is originally from Portland, Oregon and moved to Eagle, Idaho when her father, who is also a dentist, moved his practice to Boise. Dr. Bodily attended Oregon Health and Science University to obtain her degree in Dental Medicine. She wanted to become a dentist because she enjoys working with children and believes that oral health is important for a child’s physical and psychological well-being. She wants to aid in providing children the skills and knowledge needed to practice excellent oral care habits.
Dr. Bodily has been practicing dentistry for 3 years and is excited to be a part of the Cherry Lane Kids Dentistry! Outside of work, Dr. Bodily enjoys spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, snowboarding and waterskiing. She also enjoys traveling, music and is a big sports fan! Especially the Portland Trailblazers!
Dr. Alana Christian
Dr. Alana Christian grew up in Long Island, NY. She always liked the idea of living somewhere warm, so she pursued her Bachelor’s degree of Health Sciences at the University of Miami. Shortly before graduating, she had her own dental needs that sparked her interest in the profession of dentistry. She completed her dental education at Boston University, followed by a General Practice Residency at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Following her time in Chicago, she practiced dentistry in Austin, Texas and has now made her way to Nampa, Idaho.
Dentistry fulfills her interest in healthcare and her desire to help people feel better. Dr. Christian loves to be of service to everyone she meets and is hoping to change people’s minds about going to the dentist -It should always be a good experience! Dr. Christian has traveled to Honduras for a dental mission trip and wants to do more as soon as possible. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Christian is an avid reader, fond of animals, and shares her home with two cats. She runs multiple marathons a year and is working towards completing fifty races in fifty states!