Varma Ajey DDS Pllc

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Welcome to the Tacoma Specialty Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, a leading specialty dental practice in Tacoma, Washington. We understand the importance of a healthy attractive smile and are committed to providing you the best care in a fun, pleasant environment. From single tooth replacement to full mouth reconstruction, we provide an array of dental services to meet your needs, all in one convenient location. Using the latest technology, our experienced staff works together as a team to give you exceptional quality treatment from the time you walk in for your initial visit.

Dr. Varma grew up in Powell River, British Columbia. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology at the University of British Columbia before attending the Marquette University School of Dentistry. Dr. Varma graduated from Marquette in 1990 and began the practice of General Dentistry in Yellowknife, Canada. Realizing that he wanted to provide his patients with the highest standards of comprehensive dentistry, Dr. Varma left general practice and began a two-year residency in Prosthodontics at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prosthodontics is the specialty of dentistry, which deals with complex reconstructive and cosmetic treatments. Upon completion of his residency in 1993, Dr. Varma maintained private practices limited to prosthodontics in Wisconsin and Ohio. He was also an associate professor at the Ohio State University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Varma returned to the Pacific Northwest in 1997 and has maintained a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma, Washington ever since. He cofounded the Tacoma Specialty Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry with Drs. Steffen and Hinz; board certified oral surgeons. The specialty center provides a state of the art team approach to cosmetic and implant dentistry. At the specialty center, patients receive the ultimate in dental treatment in one facility eliminating the need to travel between multiple offices.

Dr. Varma and his staff pride themselves on maintaining the highest standards of patient care and professional ethics. He continues to strive to be a leading area specialist by providing state of the art dentistry in a contemporary office environment. Dr. Varma has a tireless commitment to dental excellence and patient satisfaction and is an educational mentor to many general dentists. He provides his patients with the highest standard of dental treatment in a comfortable and ethical environment.

Dr. Kerwin L. Steffen received his dental degree from the University of Colorado in 1979 graduating Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He also received the award for outstanding student in the basic sciences upon graduation. He then completed a one year General Practice Residency at Denver General Hospital where he advanced his skills in all aspects of dental treatment including the restorative aspects of dental implants, prosthodontics pediatrics, periodontics, endodontics and advanced anesthesia training. Dr. Steffen then completed specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Denver General Hospital.

Dr. Steffen began his private practice in Washington in 1983. Upon eligibility in 1986, he became board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. That same year he was invited to work in Saudi Arabia. He spent three years as part of a team of over 50 dentists working in several clinics and hospitals in that country. During his time there, he served as chairman of a multidisciplinary pain management clinic, chairman of the jaw reconstruction committee and chairman of the dental implant committee. He was part of the team that placed the first dental implants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Steffen has been practicing and involved in implant dentistry for over twenty five years. He worked with some of the early implant systems when implant dentistry was in the beginning stages of development. Dr. Steffen was invited to attend the first training program offered to Oral Surgeons that were in private practice, given by the Branemark Institute of Gotenberg Sweden. Professor Branemark is credited with developing the first osseointegrated implant that has served as the model for all of the modern implants produced by many different companies throughout the world and are so widely used in dentistry today.

Dr. Steffen maintains a private practice in Washington and is one of the founders of the Tacoma Specialty Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Steffen has worked exclusively with Dr. Ajey Varma, a prosthodontist, for over ten years. Dr. Steffen and his partner Dr. Hinz in association with Dr. Varma opened the implant center in Tacoma to provide specialty services for patients in one clinical location. Together they diagnose and treat a variety of dental implant cases. These include everything from single tooth replacement to full mouth rehabilitation. Together they are committed to the team concept of patient treatment, relying on different specialists bringing their knowledge together to best serve the needs of the patient.

Dr. Samuel Hinz graduated Cum Laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN with a degree in Biology. Dr. Hinz earned his D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. While there, Dr. Hinz earned multiple awards and scholarships for his academic achievements. Dr. Hinz completed his advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He was trained in full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery, with emphasis on complex maxillofacial reconstruction, surgical management for obstructive sleep apnea and dental implant rehabilitation. While at Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. Hinz participated in multiple multidisciplinary teams, including the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Rehabilitation Center, the Henry Ford Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Team, as well as the Henry Ford Hospital Multidisciplinary Pathology Review Committee.

Dr. Hinz successfully completed the process of board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at his earliest eligibility as well as his induction into the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Hinz combines his expertise with Dr. Kerwin L. Steffen, a board certified oral surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Hinz and Dr. Steffen cofounded the Tacoma Specialty Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry with Dr. Ajey Varma, a board certified Prosthodontist. Dr. Hinz offers a wide range of services within the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including orthognathic surgery, sleep apnea surgery, maxillofacial trauma, pathology and dental implant rehabilitation. As a member of multiple multidisciplinary dental study organizations, Dr. Hinz values the professional relationships with other dentists and dental specialists in the management of simple to complex dental conditions. Credentialed through the Franciscan Medical Health System and St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, Dr. Hinz is able to provide his patients both inpatient and outpatient surgical care.

Prosthodontics is an evolving science with frequent developments in techniques, technology and treatment. At our office, we ensure that patients receive the most advanced prosthodontic care. Our staff regularly attends seminars and conferences devoted to prosthodontic treatment, new technology and patient care. With patient care as our top priority, this is our commitment to you.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and casual atmosphere while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards for our patients. Our goal is to provide our patients with a positive dental experience while delivering the ultimate in restorative dentistry.

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