Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
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Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center
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, Canadaand 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.
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Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center
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.
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Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center
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.
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Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center
Dr. Liang got her Bachelor of dental surgery at Wuhan University School of Stomatology. Later she got her PdD in Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, eventually she got her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr Liang enjoyed working in healthcare and I have a passion working with my hands. Dentists play a crucial role in maintaining oral health, which is integral to the overall well-being. It’s a profession that offers opportunities to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Dr. Liang has been on dental mission trips to provide dental care to those in need in the philipines
When Dr. Liang is not in the office taking care of patients she enjoys activities like hiking, snowboarding and playing tennis, and badminton. She also play piano and like music.
Dr. Brian Han practices dentistry with a strong emphasis on patient well-being. After graduating at the top of his class from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Dr. Han moved to Alaska to serve the under-served. During his four-year stay in Alaska, he has treated thousands of patients through his office and volunteer services. This invaluable experience not only allowed him to gain insight in treating patients that come from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds but exposed him to patients needing complex and challenging procedures along with regular checkups and routine cleanings. Dr. Han continues to hone his skills and stays up to date on the latest in the dental field. He provides all aspects of general dentistry, including complex surgical procedures. His advanced training in IV sedation and advanced airway management allows him to offer different sedation options to achieve the best result in the most comfortable setting for his patients.
Dr. Han’s team utilizes advanced equipment and techniques to diagnose and plan treatment for complex cases, and he collaborates with in-house specialists to provide comprehensive care in a comfortable and professional environment.
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