Welcome to Dahlke Orthodontics, where we provide patient-focused care that creates incredible oral health and beautiful smiles, every day! Along the way, we build wonderful relationships with our patients and they become members of our extended family. We look forward to their visits and the laughter they bring to our office.
Here, our focus is always on the patient were caring for; Dr. Kirk Dahlke sees every patient and makes an effort to speak with parents following every visit, to update them on the progress were making and answer any questions they might have. Our team members are equally devoted to our patients and make sure that every visit is a positive experience.
Helping our patients with their treatment, while we create their new smiles, and getting to know them and their families, are all things I love about my work. The exchanges I have with our patients, whether theyre an adult who wants to share the latest news they heard or read, or talk about their family and hobbies, or a younger patient who wants to fill me in on their latest adventures, are all wonderful. I assist Dr. Dahlke during patient procedures, providing him with the support he needs, but at the same time talking with the patient and making sure theyre comfortable and relaxed.
My husbands name is Gabriel and I have two children, daughter Alex and son Gabriel Jr. Our home is also shared with Coco and Fin, our family dogs and our kitty Rey. While I love spending time with my family, I also like venturing out to explore new places and things, like parks and antique shops.
My husband Curt and I have been married for 38 years; we have one daughter, Lacie and one very large cat, Max, who currently weighs 25-pounds! I love riding quads, going camping, and volunteering with the Feed the Hungry program at our church in Puyallup.
I welcome our new patients to the practice and introduce them to the wonder of orthodontics. I love creating relationships with our patients and their families, watching the transformations that happen as smiles develop, and then seeing the incredibly beautiful smiles once the braces are removed. As our practice manager, I make sure that everything here runs smoothly and that our team has everything they need to make your visit a good one. If you ever have any concerns, please come to me and Ill find a solution.
My husband, Michael, is serving active duty in the US Air Force. My fur babies, Riley and Remington, are Brittanys and I love their company. I enjoy keeping active and exploring all that Washington has to offer, from hiking to camping, to riding quads at the dunes.
I started here as a patient in 2015 and knew I wanted to be a part of this team. Seeing the transformations patients make with Orthodontic treatment is so rewarding. We are not only creating amazing smiles but happier people at the same time. I also attend our marketing events in the surrounding communities. If you see our Dahlke Orthodontics booth be sure to say hi!
My free time is spent with my husband David of 17 years who is retired from the US Army and our 3 teenage kids. I have 3 dogs Lola Bean, Ms. Pickles Beyonce and Wrigley who have me wrapped around their paws!! I grew up in Eastern WA, so we travel there to visit family often. I truly value the friendships I have made with patients and their families and look forward to meeting you!
Its a great feeling that my work allows me to help patients with their financial arrangements for the orthodontic care they need. Seeing the relief on a parents face, when we find a plan that works with their budget, because they know the difference that braces will make in their childs life, is so rewarding. I answer patients questions about their insurance benefits, am our practice's bookkeeper, and file our insurance claims, too. I keep busy, but Im never too busy for a chat!
I have adult children and several grandchildren, who live in the area, and I love spending time with them, doing my best to attend their soccer, baseball, and basketball games. I also enjoy golfing and traveling, and I bake fabulous bread for some of the local espresso stands. Ill bet youve even tried one of my creations!
I assist Dr. Dahlke and my teammates in creating our patients beautiful smiles. I enjoy building relationships with our patients and hearing about how their day went while helping them achieve the smile they always wanted. I assist Dr.Dahlke chairside, change wires, put braces on and take them off, provide oral hygiene instructions, and assist with sterilization.
I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and road trips. My partner in crime is my dog Luna who is four years old and weighs six pounds. I have two daughters and two granddaughters. Summer is my favorite time of year because I love the sun but fall is the most beautiful time of year because I love the pretty colors of the trees, wearing boots and sweaters.
Hi my name is Sami and I am from Arizona!! I love the sun so Im not sure why Im in Washington state. I get to work with a bunch of ladies who are old enough to be my mom and I LOVE it. They take care of me and I keep them young!! I LOVE Justin Bieber and am waiting for the day he loves me back!
3. Community involvement - You may spot Dr. Dahlke and his family at one of the local schools - Our team members regularly run on Saturdays with Wear Blue Run to Remember - We volunteer yearly as an office at Santas Castle on JBLM
Once we start your orthodontic care, youll come in for regular visits. Well talk with you at each one about the progress were making in straightening your teeth and creating your new smile. Well also ask you how youre feeling about the treatment and if you have any concerns. Its important to us that you feel comfortable raising any issues with our team: we want orthodontia to be a positive time for you and if you have concerns, wed like to hear about them so we can get everything back on track.
Throughout your treatment, well be here for you. Our team is composed of friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable people who genuinely love what we do. What could be better than to spend ones days helping people we care about, watching their transformations in self-esteem and self-confidence as they see their new smile emerging? And the day the braces come off and you see that new smile of yours? Well be laughing and grinning right along with you. Youve put in hard work getting to that point and were so proud of you!