Dr. John West founded the Center for Endodontics in 1975 and has been a leader in the field of Endodontics ever since. In addition to managing a thriving and respected private practice, Dr. John West is a leading clinician, educator, lecturer, and product developer within the field of Endodontics. With Dr. Jason West and Dr. Jordan West joining the Center for Endodontics, there are now two generations and three Drs. West serving patient needs with skill, care and compassion.

Our endodontistsare supported by a dynamic and caring team of dental professionals who make sure that from the time patients walk in the door until the moment treatment is completed, each and every person feels safe, comfortable and satisfied with their root canal treatment.

Dr. Jason West is an expert endodontist with more than a decade of experience in dentistry. He attended the University of Washington, where hereceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. In 1999, he earned his doctorate of dental surgery at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and completed his endodontic residency at Boston University in 2001.

Here at the Center for Endodontics, Dr. West teaches dentists from around the world the art and science of endodontic care.He works with a variety of experts all over the country to study and perfect treatment solutions in the field of endodontics.Dr. West is a member of The American Association of Endodontists, The American Dental Association and The Washington Dental Association.

Throughout the Center for Endodontics, Dr. West is admired for his dedication to innovation.In 2001, Dr. West initiated a drive to bring digital office technology to the Center for Endodontics, making the center one of the first dental specialty practices in the country to offer patients paperless charting, highly secured filing and streamlined digital communication. His drive toward this highly advanced system enabled the Center for Endodontics to share timely information with general dentists and other healthcare professionals within the patients circle of care.

Before starting his career in Endodontics, Dr. Jason West competed internationally as an alpine skier.Away from the practice, Dr. West can be found surfing, kite boarding, sailing, spending time with family and, of course, skiing. Dr. West lives on Fox Island with his amazingwife and their three sons.

I have been an employee at the Center for Endodontics for 13 years. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and I graduated from the Pierce College Dental Hygiene program in 2002. I specialize in anesthetizing patients comfortably and profoundly for their treatments here at our office. I also meet and evaluate new patients and perform radiographic and clinical imaging to assist in diagnosis for treatment planning. I am married and have a 2-1/2 year old son. We are expecting a baby girl in early July. One of our favorite places to getaway is Cannon Beach, Oregon where we celebrated our wedding 6 years ago. My husband and I absolutely love to travel and are certified scuba divers. For now our tropical adventures are on hold while we raise our young children. You can find our family out on our boat, camping, playing at parks, and hanging out at our place enjoying the company of our friends and family.

Hello, my name is Julie and I am a certified and registered dental assistant. I have beenteaming with Dr. Jason West for 11 years. My role at The Center is to assist with dentalprocedures and from time to time give assistance to the front office. Away from TheCenter for Endodontics you will find me spending time with my Husband, my 10 year old GermanShepherd and my 3 year old Cat. Some activities I enjoy are: snow skiing and hiking. Iam passionate about being healthy and my family and friends would consider me a bit of ahealth nut. What I love most about my job is getting to know patients on both a personal as well as professional level. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi my name is Carolyn and Im on Dr. Jason Wests team. I am a Registered DentalAssistant and I assist Dr. Jason West in taking care of patients at The Center daily. In mytime away from the Center for Endodontics, I enjoydoing something with my two Australian Shepherds, whether its awalk at the park or taking them to herding class. I have a female mini Aussie and a malefull-size Aussie. You can also find me doing something creative in my craft room athome.I really enjoy meeting new people and taking care of my patients, with a big smile and afriendly greeting!

Dr. West is a clinical visionary, inventor, author, teacher, and an advocate for any dentist that wants to experience the successful possibilities of endodontics in his or her practice. As the founder and director of the Center for Endodontics, British-born Dr. John West isrecognized as one of worlds premier educators in clinical and interdisciplinary endodontics. Dr. John West received his DDS from the University of Washington in 1971 where he is an Affiliate Associate Professor. He then earned his MSD in endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1975 where he is a clinical instructor and has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. West has presented unrivaled endodontic continuing education in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. West co-authored Obturation of the Radicular Space with Dr. John Ingle in Ingles 1994 and 2002 editions of Endodontics and was senior author of Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal System in Cohen and Burns 1994 and 1998 Pathways of the Pulp. He has authored Endodontic Predictability in Dr. Michael Cohens 2008 Quintessence text Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Principles, Design, Implementation, and Michael Cohens 2010 Quintessence text, Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning Volume II: Comprehensive Case Studies and is lead author of Esthetic Management of Endodontically Treated Teeth in Dr. Ronald Goldsteins 2015 third edition of Esthetics in Dentistry. Dr. Wests memberships include: 2009 president and fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and2010 president of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, the Northwest Network for Dental Excellence, and the International College of Dentists. He is a 2010 consultant for the ADAs prestigious ADA Board of Trustees and is a consultant to the ADA Council on Dental Practice. Dr. West further serves on the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicines Boston University Alumni Board. He is a Thought Leader for Carestream Digital Dental Systems and serves on the editorial advisory boards for: The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, The Journal of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry and he is an associate editor for Endodontic Practice/US.

Im Olga and have the pleasure of being the Dental Hygienist for Dr. John West. Iwas adental assistant for over ten years before obtaining the Dental Hygiene degree from PierceCollege in Lakewood, WA in 2014. Myrole at The Center for Endodontics is to help inthe examination and dental anesthesia for endodontic procedures. Myfavorite things arefamily, friends, and playing outdoors. Fun Facts about me include: first car was a FordEscort, favorite sport is baseball, first concert was Elton John, and mydream vacation is going toIreland. In case anyone is wondering, myfavorite treat is dark chocolate. Wink Wink

I am Erika, a Registered Dental Assistant with Dr. John Wests Team. As a team memberI assist chairside with Dr. West , run diagnostic tests, take films and clinical picturesand explain treatment options. Away from the office I am a full time Mommy to three boys,my toddler and two dogs. My family enjoys music in our spare time and currently myplay list is varied and has AC/DC, Wicked the Musical, George Straight and T-Swift orTaylor, as you may know her. When I am not rocking out to 80s rock and bubblegumpop I am outside riding quads, horses, camping and just enjoying family time. I lookforward to meeting and treating your tooth soon.