Dr. Knoxis a native of the Puget Sound region, born and raised in the Bremerton area, where he graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1976 as class valedictorian. He received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Pacific Lutheran University in 1980, and was listed in the 1980 'Who 's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities'. His Doctor of Dental Surgery degree was awarded from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1984. After graduation he returned to the Parkland - Spanaway area, where he associated with Dr. Chris Nyvall until opening his own practice in its current location in 1987.
Dr. Knoxis a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Washington State Dental Association, the Pierce County Dental Society, the Puyallup Valley Dental Study Group, and the Christian Dental Society. He has been a member of the advisory committee to the dental assistant training program at Clover Park Technical College since 1987, currently serving as chairperson. He is also a member of the advisory committee for the dental hygienist program at Pierce College. Dr. Knoxand his wife, Julie, have three children and one granddaughter (don't get him started). They are members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Tacoma, and belong to the Tacoma Power Squadron and the Tacoma Yacht Club. Julie currently serves as a volunteer at the Puyallup Food Bank, and is a part-time fitness instructor at the Korum South Hill YMCA.
Hello! My name is Liz. I began working with Dr. Knox in September 1989. Since that time I believe that we have grown to share the same philosophy of practice, which is to provide our patients with high quality care. I also feel that we have developed a wonderful personal relationship that is achieved by a mutual respect and appreciation of all who enter our office.
I enrolled in the Hygiene Program at Pierce College in 1983 and proceeded to graduate in 1985 and become a Licensed Hygienist. I take great pride in attending continued dental education seminars in order to share the changes in recommendations or products that will better help our patients achieve and maintain good oral health. I believe that the longevity of the staff has helped to develop long-standing relationships. We are like a family and I feel that this is my home away from home.
On a more personal note, I have been married since 1992. My husband, Rick, is a journeyman electrician, who loves to golf in his spare time. We have a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Tonya, as well as a beautiful German Shepherd named Tia. I like being a 'homebody' so that I may enjoy baking, cooking, reading and regularly exercising. My real joy, though, comes from volunteering at Jacob 's school as often as I can.