Meet The Doctors

Kois Center, Tacoma Office

John C. Kois, D.M.D., M.S.D.

Title: Periodontal Prosthodontist

Bio: Received his D.M. D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Restorative Program at the University of Washington. Dr. Kois continues to lecture nationally and internationally, is a reviewer for many journals and is the Editor in Chief for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. Dr. Kois is the recipient of the 2002 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the past President of both the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and a member of numerous other professional organizations. In addition, he continues to work with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program.

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Kois Center, Seattle Office, Tacoma Office

Dean E. Kois, D.M.D., M.S.D.

Title: Prosthodontist

Bio: Received his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine & Certificate in Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. His membership to professional organizations includes the American College of Prosthodontists & King County Dental Associations. He maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics & implant dentistry in Seattle and Tacoma. In addition, he continues to work with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program.

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Kois Center, Seattle Office

Tara L. Kois, D.M.D.

Title: General Dentist

Bio: Dr. Tara began her career in dentistry many years ago as a dental assistant. She has a passion with children and as a dental assistant provided care for both pediatric and orthodontic patients. In 1995 she left dental assisting to pursue education in dental hygiene. She received her B.S. from Florida State University before attending dental school at Nova Southeastern University where she received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine. In 2005 she received the Code of Ethics Award.

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