AtDr. Kapust's Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Olympia, our mission is to provide comprehensive dental and orthodontic care for children, teenagers, and young adults. We believe that we can make a significant contribution to a young person's life by teaching preventive dental health, restoring decayed and missing teeth, maintaining proper growth and development of the teeth and jaws, and improving facial esthetics.
Our dental team is made up of exceptional people who are excited and committed to pursuing excellence when serving our patients. We will consistently deliver high quality dental and orthodontic treatment in a positive and caring environment. We will continually learn new techniques in order to provide state-of-the-art treatment and maintain a modern facility creating a pleasant and fun atmosphere. We will strive to have families leave our office feeling informed, well served, and happy with a desire to return and refer their friends.
Our goals are the prevention of dental disease, restoring decayed and missing teeth, and maintaining proper growth and development of the teeth and jaws. We provide care for infants, children, teenagers, and young adults. Our services include:
Dr. Andrew Kapust grew up in Olympia and graduated from Olympia High School. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Iowa and his post-graduate specialty certificates in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry from The University of California at Los Angeles, (UCLA). Dr. Kapust is Board Certified in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and is recognized as a Diplomat ofThe American Board of OrthodonticsandThe American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is one of few dentists in the country to be recognized as a Diplomat in two different dental specialties.
Dr. Kapust is married to his wife, Elizabeth, and they have two children, Ryan and Ella. The Kapust's are engaged in the community and support many charities and organizations. They love the outdoors especially boating on the Puget Sound and skiing in the mountains.
Dr. Kapust has taken the extra-step to achieve his board certifications in Orthodontics (www.americanboardortho.com), and Pediatric Dentistry (www.abpd.org). This voluntary certification process means that Dr. Kapust passed a comprehensive written examination covering all aspects of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry as well as completing an oral examination to assess his treatment planning abilities, thought processes, and knowledge of past and present research in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Few dentists have achieved board certification in their specialties and Dr. Kapust is one of only two dentists in Washington who achieved board certification in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of Dr. Kapusts pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence along with his love for working with children and teenagers.
Dr. Kapust has treated well over 2,500 orthodontic cases and has accumulated in excess of 500 continuing education hours. There is no substitution for the knowledge and judgement gained by this combination of number of treated patients and amount of continuing education courses and seminars.
Our dental team is made up of exceptional people who are excited and committed to pursue excellence in serving our patients. We will consistently deliver high quality dental and orthodontic treatment in a fun, positive and caring environment.
An amazing smile is an investment that will last a lifetime. We excel at helping you obtain maximum benefits from your insurance. We will work to find payment options to fit each familys individual financial requirements.
Dr. Andrew Kapust is both a pediatric dentist and orthodontist. We are able to take care of your regular dental and orthodontic (braces) needs together without having the hassle of going to different doctors. This simplifies your life and saves you time!
Why you'll love working with Ann:Ann is a fun, thoughtful, and positive individual. She always strives to stay in the know about the latest and greatest findings within the dental field in order to provide the best care for each and every one of her amazing patients. Even though she likes to keep her nose in the books so to speak, she also loves being silly with her littlest patients and is very gentle and caring to all. Ann is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her patients leave here with a smile.
Likes:Photography, cooking, painting, dancing, traveling around the world, snowboarding, SUP boarding, gardening visiting hot springs and waterfalls, hiking, mango gelato, spending time with her son, and playing with her adorable Jindo puppy.
Stats:Born and mostly raised in Oklahoma, but moved frequently around the country and abroad. Permanently settled down in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in 2009. Graduated from Pierce College Fort Steilacoom for dental hygiene.
Why you'll love working with Tammie:Tammie is very friendly and easy to talk to. Tammie is dedicated and loyal to her friends, family and her job. She is great at explaining things in detail. If you didn't know it coming in, you certainly will know it all when you go. She is very knowledgeable and takes pride in being able to answer any and all of the questions you may have.
Fun facts: Tammie started her Dental Assisting career here working with Dr. John Kapust when she was 18 years old and has been here ever since, exept for time off when having her children! Tammie is in Invisalign treatment with Dr. Andy.
Stats: Attended Olympia High School and SPSCC. Married for over 30 years! Has three adult children, Nick, Chris and Katie (twins), but no grand kids yet! Has been a part of the Kapust Team since 1976!
Why you'll love working with Heidi:Heidi is a very thoughtful person who is kind, considerate, dedicated and strives for greatness. She is friendly and so much fun to be around! Heidi goes out of her way to make sure that all of our patients, as well as the parents, are comfortable. Heidi has a great laugh, always has the most positive attitude and is so much fun to be around!
Likes: Heidi enjoys taking walks, reading, spending time with her family and friends and playing with her little dog Lola. Heidi is always gathering new items for the care packages she sends her son who is currently active duty in the Army, Heidi and her husband are very proud Army parents...HOOAH! Heidi loves shopping, especially for antiques and vintage clothing. Heidi also loves to dance and has been known to boogy down to get a laugh out of coworkers. Heidi enjoys watching Project Runway and going to the movies.
Fun Facts: Heidi has lived in Olympia her whole life and is definitely an 'Olympia Original'. There may be a time or two where you are out and about and think you 've run into Heidi and find that it 's really her sister, they could be twins! Heidi 's mom and one of her sisters are also in the dental field here in Olympia!
Why you 'll love working with Michelle:Michelle is dedicated to both her family and the office. She is a wonderful assistant, very knowledgeable, friendly, hardworking and wonderful to work with. She 's always very thorough and 'spot on' with what needs to be done. She 's great at taking photos and solving computer problems. She 's dependable and awesome with patients and co-workers!
Likes: Spending time with her children, family and friends. Loves outdoor activities, camping, swimming, boating and the beach! Loves running, quads, Annual Pig roasts, hiking, reading,making the kids smile! Michelle also loves to travel!
Stats: Attended Yelm and Rainier HighSchools. Pierce College from 1992-1995, received her certified Dental Assistant at Clover Park Technical College in 1996. Worked in Pediatrics in Federal Way from 1996-2001. Worked in Orthodontics in Lakewood from 1999-2001. Michelle has been a part of the Kapust team since2001!
Why you'll love working with Deon:Deon is friendly and loves to make people smile and feel at home. She has a great attitude and a warm personality. She values family and honesty and will always strive to make your day brighter!
Likes: Enjoying every moment with her family and all of her amazing friends! She enjoys watching her daughter play sports, hugs, coffee, coffee and more coffee, being a grandma, jalapeos, avocados, cooking and teaching Sunday School.
Fun Facts: Bungee jumped off a bridge twice on New Years Eve in 1992, is a master burrito folder, she can show you the 'right way!' Her family thinks she will be a 'crazy bird watcher' once she retires! She hates broccoli,but did eat a whole head of it once on a bet!
Stats: A North Thurston Ram who has converted to be a proud parent of an Oly Bear! Married to her best friend since 1994. The LaFond's have two wonderful kids, an awesome daughter-in-law and the cutest grandchildren in the world! They are also so blessed to have many other kids they love as their own. Deon has been a part of the Kapust team since 1998!
Why you'll love working with Amanda:She knows most of you by first name! She has an eagle eye for finding misfiled charts! Nothing gets by her, she is always listening. In fact some of the Kapust team says she should really be a private investigator!
Likes: Enjoys Disneyland more as an adult than she did as a child. Blowing 'Zerbits' on her baby boy 's tummy! Always singing silly songs about her son to pass the time. Great at bringing laughter to the workplace, a bit of a jokester. Enjoys getting her monthly massage, yes she has a membership! Loves garage sales, swap meets and the clearance rack, who doesn 't like a good bargain?
Stats:Attended Elma High School. Shoe size:10. Once had her nose pierced. Listens to Christmas music year round. Makes up a nick name for everyone she meets. Rarely up past 9pm. Has been a part of the Kapust team since 2006!
Why you'll love working with Nicole: She's the first to greet you when you enter the office and will do so with a warm, welcoming smile. She loves working with the wonderful patients and team at Dr. Kapust's office and it shows.
Fun facts: She graduated from Black Hills High School and was Lakefair princess in 2001.She began teaching kickboxing at The Valley Athletic Club when she was 17 years old and loves to decorate cakes.
Stats:Attended Black Hills High School. She is the oldest of five children and has been married to her awesome husband since 2003. They have adaughter and son andblack lab. Nicole has lived in 11 different states, 13 different citiesand moved to Olympia with her family when she was 16 years old. Has been a part of the Kapust team since 2008!
Why you'll love working with Starla:Starla is always willing to be of assistance to anyone who needs it! She is a great helper and seems to be especially loved by our littlest patients! She is kind, gentle and loving and really gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling! Starla is always interested in learning to continue to better herself each day. She's often told she would make a great Kindergarten teacher!
Fun Facts: Loves to read and garden. She and her family have 2 cats, 2 dogs and also has two fish tanks full of colorful fish! She lives on 10 acres and has a ton of chickens that help to provide a mass amount of eggs for her family and her friends when they ask nicely!
Why you'll love working with Ashley: She wants to give to the patients she works with the best experience possible. She has a great sense of humor and gets along with everyone! She greets all of her patients with a smile and strives to make you feel comfortable.
Likes:Going on adventures with her boyfriend Tosh, whether it be road trips or hikes. Experimenting in the kitchen (baking or cooking). She loves trying new things, reading, and going camping with her family.
Stats:Graduated from Yelm High School in 2014. Graduated with high honors from the dental assistant program at South Puget Sound community college. Did her internship at Dr. kapust's office and has been here ever since.