About Tranquility Dental Wellness Tumwater

Educational background:

‍I graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. I took an advanced course, such as CAD/CAM course, to prepare for my passion for aesthetics. I also took advanced training in internal medicine to provide care for those who are medically compromised.

Affiliations or Organizations:

I am a recent member of the ADA and will also be part of the local dental society.

Why do you enjoy the dental profession?

I love a family-oriented practice, as it is for Tranquility dental. I love seeing all ages and ensuring that everyone in your family is well taken care of in terms of oral health.

What is your favorite part about interacting with patients?

I appreciate all the parents/guardians for all the effort to bring everyone in the family to get great oral health treatment and advice.

What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby?

After office hours, I binge-watch Netflix and enjoy traveling with great food. If you have any restaurant recommendations, please let me know!

Dr. Tran earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, where he completed extensive training in comprehensive patient care, digital dentistry, and implant treatment planning. During dental school, Dr. Tran performed a wide range of comprehensive treatment plans including crowns, bridges, composite restorations, complete dentures, root canal treatments, extractions, scaling and root planing, and implant planning and restoration. Recently, Dr. Nick has been attending continued education to be able to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy.

Dr. Tran is passionate about treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. He emphasizes patient education, preventive care, and creating a comfortable environment where individuals feel heard and understood. He has experience collaborating closely with specialists in periodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry to ensure comprehensive treatment planning. Fluent in Vietnamese, Dr. Tran is proud to serve diverse communities and help patients feel at ease in their dental experience.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tran has been actively involved in community service initiatives such as Give Kids a Smile and school-based sealant programs, providing care and oral health education to children in need. He also contributed as a tutor in removable and fixed prosthodontics, mentoring fellow dental students and refining his clinical skills.

Outside the office, Dr. Nick enjoys spending time with his two cats, Murphy and Boots. He stays active through pickleball and golf, and loves being outdoors hiking and fishing whenever he can. He believes that maintaining balance and enjoying life outside of dentistry helps him bring positive energy and focus to his patients each day.

Dr. Nick is excited to join the practice and looks forward to building long-lasting relationships while helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.