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5422 74th St W Suite C Lakewood, Washington 98499
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Request an AppointmentWhen you’re looking for a trusted dentist in Lakewood, Comfort Dental’s North Lakewood location offers comprehensive dental care for the whole family. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Jerry May, Dr. Jared Coudron, and Dr. Houston Christiansen, is dedicated to providing comfortable, high-quality dental services in a welcoming environment. Whether you need a routine checkup or advanced restorative work, our North Lakewood practice combines modern technology with compassionate care to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
Comfort Dental is proud to be your local dentist in North Lakewood. We make dental care affordable and convenient for families and individuals alike. We are open evenings and Saturdays for your convenience. Typically, our fees are significantly lower than the average dental office. Our core mission is to expand access to quality dental care for everyone.
Jerry May
Dr. Jerry May grew up in Wyoming where he learned the value of hard work at an early age and developed a love of the outdoors. Before dedicating himself to his college education he completed a two year mission for his church where he learned Spanish. He attended Utah State University for undergrad where he played as a defensive back for the football team and married his wife. Dental school took him and his family to Florida where he attended Nova Southeastern University to earn his DMD. After dental school he was accepted into an AEGD program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he received advanced training in dentistry. He is experienced in many areas of dentistry and he has gained a reputation for providing high quality dentistry among his patients and peers. In his spare time he enjoys many hobbies including: gardening, woodworking, rod building, landscaping, bee keeping, fishing, and tending to his small farm in Gig Harbor.
Jared Coudron
Jared Coudron graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a focus in Biology and Chemistry. Before going to dental school, he lived in Brazil for two years as a missionary for his church. He earned his DDS degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and was the recipient of several scholarships. While in school, he completed research to improve dental care and continues to dedicate himself to lifelong learning. Dr. Coudron is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and the Pierce County Dental Society. Dr. Coudron enjoys teaching Sunday school, gardening, cycling, hiking, playing in an indoor soccer league, and most of all, spending time with his wife and two kids.
Houston Christiansen
Dr Christiansen grew up in North Salt Lake, Utah, and moved to Argentina after high school, where he served a two-year mission for his church. During his time in Argentina, he became fluent in Spanish. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. After dental school, Dr. Christiansen moved to Washington and began practicing at Comfort Dental Port Orchard. Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, playing basketball, traveling, spending time with his kids, and going to the movies.
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If you’re ready to visit the best dentist in Lakewood, give us a call at (253) 544-5874. We look forward to seeing you!
If you’ve never been to our North Lakewood office in Lakewood, here’s an easy route you could take to reach us. Starting from the Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma Branch, head south on Puget Sound Ave, then turn right onto 66th St. Turn left onto Lakewood Dr, then turn right onto 74th St and turn in at the second building on the left. We’re right there at 5422 74th St W UNIT C, along with our orthodontic office.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, and emergencies are seen the same day wherever we can. Booking ahead still gets you the shortest wait.
We work with many major dental insurance carriers, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Guardian, Humana, Anthem, and others. Call our office for specific details.
Don’t have dental insurance? Our Gold Plan offers an affordable alternative, with savings on preventive care and 20% off eligible in-house dental procedures. Benefits and pricing vary by location.
Most Comfort Dental locations are open 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Monday - Friday and 7:30 am – 1:30 pm on Saturdays, making it easier to fit dental care into your schedule. Hours may vary by location.