Meet Your Dental Team
Meet The Docs
Joseph Jenkins, DDS
Dr. Jenkins was born and raised in a small town in southeastern Ohio. He and his wife are excited to have Puyallup as their new home and enjoy the small town feel this community offers. When not in the office, you can find him hiking on local trails with his wife, Bobbi, and Australian Shepherd, Luna.
Dr. Jenkins completed a degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and then received his doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2020, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He went on to receive advanced training in general dentistry with a focus on oral surgery from one of the top dental residencies in the nation at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The additional training allowed him to develop proficiency in the areas of dental implants, bone grafting, wisdom teeth extraction, IV sedation and prosthodontics
Dr. Jenkins is excited to help you with your dental needs, whether simple or complex and welcomes you to visit us at Ascend Dental!
Vernon Zander, DDS
Dr. Zander is a Washington native and is happy to be home in the area where he grew up. He takes pride in being able to provide a wide range of dental procedures to his patients. Outside of dentistry, he loves skiing, biking, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Zander has always had a passion for medicine and helping others. He graduated from Washington State University (Go Cougs!) with a degree in Basic Medical Science. He then went on to train at Sacred Heart and earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology which he used both before and during his dental school training to run lab tests and treat patients at Overlake Hospital.
For dental school, Dr. Zander attended the University of Washington where he graduated knowing he was interested in both making his patients as comfortable as he can, and knowing he loved oral surgery. He then went on to a residency in Las Vegas where he learned more about advanced dentistry including implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and IV sedation to help his patients feel comfortable in the dental chair. It was here he met Dr. Jenkins and convinced him to move to Washington. Now that he is back in the PNW he is excited to help treat those in his home and build relationships along the way.
Tori Hobson, RDH
Tori was raised in Orting Washington and is a proud graduate of Eastern Washington University. She has been a hygienist for over 10 years and has developed a passion for improving her patients overall oral health. She enjoys making her patients feel welcome and at ease in the dental office. She is also an Army wife and mother of two boys who enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and being outdoors. Visit us today to see how Tori can help you improve your oral health with regular dental cleanings.
We can’t wait to meet you!
We look forward to speaking with you. Call (253) 864-0310 or request an appointment online to schedule your first visit with us. We’ll be in touch with you soon!
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