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Joseph (JB) Kimmel, RDA, LD combines his vast technical skills with compassionate and personalized care to produce long-lasting, natural-looking smiles for his patients at Denture Services Northwest Inc. in Lakewood, Washington.

A licensed denturist, JB fulfilled a passion he recognized in his early years when he entered the field of dentistry, beginning as a dental assistant in 2007. After working in community health care, JB worked as a dental assistant for the State of Washington for more than six years.

JB then was accepted to the Bates Denturist Program. During his third quarter at Bates, he started interning at Denture Services Northwest. Before completing an externship at Denture Services Northwest, JB passed his state boards in April 2017 and is now an associate licensed denturist at the practice.

JB enjoys challenging cases and loves nothing more than seeing the positive results he produces for his patients. A Puget Sound native, JB lives with his wife, Sarah, in Olympia. In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding, golf, and spending time with friends and family.

As the owner of Denture Services Northwest Inc. in Lakewood, Washington, David Hill, DPD, BA has developed an expertise in designing, constructing, fitting, and adjusting complete and removable partial dentures for a broad client base.

Before becoming a licensed denturist in 1996, David served 16 years in the United States Navy as a dental technician. Subsequently, he earned a bachelor’s degree in human services from Ashford University.

Through his practice at Denture Services Northwest, David gives back to the community by reaching out to the less fortunate through several state programs and charities to donate his talents to those who can’t afford dentures.

David has been a denturist since 1996 and an active member of the Washington Denturist Association, but he goes far beyond that occupation. David is also a licensed interfaith minister who enjoys volunteering his time and emotional and spiritual support to those seeking guidance.

When he’s not working at Denture Services Northwest or participating in volunteer programs, David enjoys art and photography as well as spending time with his six children and eight grandchildren.

Phong Dang, DDS, practices general dentistry at Smile Forever Dental in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Dang is an expert dentist and dental hygienist who strives to provide quality dentistry to patients of all ages.

Dr. Dang moved to the state of Washington from Vietnam when he was just four years old. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Washington, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Because of his strong passion for helping people, Dr. Dang decided to open his own practice, Smile Forever Dental, in the Puget Sound area of Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. Dang believes that good oral health and prevention of common dental problems is key. His approach to dentistry is conservative, and he provides his patients with gentle and comprehensive oral care.

In addition to his caring approach to preventive dentistry, Dr. Dang also provides free dental days for veterans in need of dental treatment. He offers his experienced services free of charge for veterans without dental insurance. Dr. Dang also volunteers at Vietnam Health Clinic in an effort to give back to the country he called home.

With a goal of increasing the longevity of patient’s teeth and overall health, Dr. Dang is proud to serve the Tacoma community.

Dr. Khatkar received her Bachelor Degree of Phychology at the University of Washington, She later got her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

She worked in Southern Oregon for a year right after dental school. After that year, she returned to the south puget sound area and has been here ever since.
She chose the field of dentistry becasue she wanted a career where she could help people and in a way build a relationship with them. She also enjoys working with her hands and being able to create a plan for each patient and any needs they require.

When Dr. Khatkar is not in the office, she enjoys staying active by working out, traveling and exploring the PNW by trying new local restraunts.

Seung Jae (David) Juong, DMD, is a skilled dentist offering a range of treatments and services to families in Graham, Washington. At Frontier Family Dental, Dr. Juong encourages patients to make their oral health a priority, starting with routine dental examinations in a warm and welcoming office. 

Dr. Juong attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended dental school at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, where he also completed an advanced education in general dentistry residency. Early in his career, he practiced at Jefferson Dental Clinics in Lewisville, Texas, as well as at Arte Dental in McKinney, Texas. 

At Frontier Family Dental, Dr. Juong enjoys seeing his patients’ oral health thrive. He routinely provides treatments like root canal therapy and fillings in addition to more complex restorations involving implants, crowns, and bridges. 

Dr. Juong displays a clear passion for his career in everyday practice at Frontier Family Dental. In the past, he has attended missionary trips in the Philippines to provide free oral health care to underserved populations.

Neal Wanner, DDS is a fully licensed general dentist dedicated to providing compassionate oral care to the residents of the greater Seattle and Tacoma region. Improving smiles is his professional passion, but he also considers many of his patients at All Seasons Dental Care in Kent, Washington to be treasured friends.

Dr. Wanner’s expertise with teeth runs as deep as his Pacific Northwest roots. He grew up in Renton, Washington, just a few miles from his current office, and graduated from Renton High School. Before starting his dentistry training, he expanded his horizons with a two-year church mission in Japan and then an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah.

After earning his doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) from the University of Washington in Seattle, Dr. Wanner opened his Kent, Washington practice in 1985. Caring for all of his patients makes coming to work each day a joy for him.

Outside of serving as a general dentist, Dr. Wanner enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Jeanette, their son Brady, their daughter Christine and her husband Jeremy; and four perfect grandchildren: Lily, Annie, Tommy, and Joey.  

Community life also is very important to Dr. Wanner. He leads a Boy Scout troop sponsored through his church, fulfilling his penchant for combining survival skills and personal development with hiking, fishing, and adventuring for over 30 years. He and his wife sing in the Rainier Chorale, sharing their love of music with the chorale members, friends, and concertgoers since 1997.

When it comes to pure recreation, Dr. Wanner enjoys all the great outdoors has to offer. Taking at least one road trip per year with lifelong friends and their wives, he and Jeanette explore the Pacific Northwest with their motorcycle “gang” similar to the middle-aged bikers in the Wild Hogs comedy movie. His other hobbies include photography, hiking, fly-fishing, rafting, mountaineering, and snowmobiling.

Dr. Kainaz Byramjee opened K.B. Family Dental in Renton, Washington to offer the best comprehensive care possible. She believes that education and treatment are both necessary for achieving strong teeth and healthy gums.

K.B. Family Dental strives to help patients in a gentle, caring way by combining the latest technology and newest equipment with traditional techniques. Personal care is also a primary concern for Dr. Byramjee.

She and her team work with patients of all ages, and they strive to book your appointment as quickly as possible so you can receive a higher level of customer service and personal care. They also strive to make sure that patients who feel anxious about dental care are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.

Dr. Byramjee is from India, where she practiced dentistry since 1999. She also completed a three-year residency program and received a Certificate in Prosthodontics with a Master of Science degree from Loma Linda University, in Southern California.

Upon completion of her degree, she moved to the Northeast and taught at Temple University School of Dentistry and practiced as a dental associate in New York. In 2009, she moved her dental practice to Seattle.

When she isn’t working, Dr. Byramjee enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and the outdoors.

A Washington native, Dr. Jon Martin joined the Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center in Tacoma, Washington, over a decade ago.

Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Washington in 1999 with a bachelor of science in cellular and molecular biology. Dr. Martin went on to earn his doctorate in dentistry at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada  and completed his post-doctoral residency in Portland, Oregon. He went on to earn his Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Outside of his dental practice, Dr. Martin has participated in multiple mission trips to Honduras to provide dental care. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and two sons, and he enjoys activities such as mountaineering, scuba diving, and traveling.

To say that dentistry is in Megan Charron's blood wouldn’t be an understatement. Megan became the third generation of Charrons to enter the field when she received her denturist license in August 2015. Megan has been working full-time at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington, ever since.

Megan graduated in 2014 from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, with a major in Human Development. Throughout her high school and college career, Megan worked at the family business, honing her skills and learning the family trade.

Megan enjoys continuing the family tradition of helping and serving the community. In her free time, Megan loves to spend time with her cat, Percy.

Kylie Simmons, DPD is a passionate Licensed Denturist at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington.

Kylie Simmons has been a licensed denturist since 2019, and has worked in dental for over 15 total years. In 2020, Kylie earned a Denturist Associate's degree at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Washington. Prior to completing the college's Denturist Program, Kylie earned an Associate's Degree in 2013 in Dental Assisting from Carrington College in Portland, Oregon, where students learn about the anatomy of the human mouth and different types of dental procedures.

Kylie also trained to be Efda (Expanded Function DentalAssistant) certified.

Before attending Carrington College, Kylie studied Public Health at Portland State University, a public research university in Portland, Oregon. Kylie was also an active member of the school's Snowboarding Team. Go Viks!

Professional experience in the industry began at Willamette Dental Group in Portland, Oregon, working as a Dental Assistant and Dental Technician, and created appliances, dentures, partials, and flippers and learned the in-and-out of the anatomy of the oral cavity, including how the teeth are positioned to make a flawlessly functioning appliance. 

Every mouth is different, so each case took time, persistence, and care.

In 2017 and 2018, Kylie worked as a Patient Care Advocate, Dental Assistant, and Denturist Extern at Willamette Dental Group. In 2021 Kylie worked as a Licensed Denturist at Apple Valley Dental & Braces in Yakima, Washington. Currently, Kylie is delighted to be working at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center.

Outside of work and providing patients with top-tier dental care, Kylie is passionate about animal welfare, arts and culture, disaster and humanitarian relief, education, environment, health, human rights, social services, and children.

In her spare time, Kylie enjoys hanging out with her two dogs, Bleu and Rusty, and snowboarding.

Vallan (Val) Charron, DPD, followed in his father’s footsteps and became a licensed denturist almost 25 years ago. He’s been part of the team at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center in Tacoma, Washington, ever since. Charron ran in the public “Initiative-607” with his father, Chet, to help create the profession he and his father love—making denturists legal dental providers in the state of Washington.

Charron started his dental career very early on, working in the onsite laboratory polishing dentures during his high school years. He later went to Washington State University in Seattle and graduated with a business major.

Charron married his college sweetheart, Mary, and they have three daughters.

Today, Charron continues the family tradition of being an active and responsible member of the community, both by volunteering and in helping people regain their smiles.