John W Park, DMD
Periodontist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Tacoma
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3866 S 74th Street, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98409
Dr. Park’s Biography
Dr. Park will always have a special place in his heart for the inner city immigrant population he treated working as an affiliate faculty member during his internship. It was vastly rewarding to assist the under-served, and he could relate to the immigrant experience. Born in Seoul, he came to the United States at the young age of six. Today, a husband and father, he’s devoted to his career, his family, and his faith. Willamette Dental offers the freedom to do what he enjoys most, which is treating patients.
After work hours, he’s often found helping his wife in their urban orchard and garden, looking after their rabbits and chickens, and pursuing his interests in learning to play the guitar and street photography.
Education
- Dental School – Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
- Residency – University of Washington School of Dentistry – Periodontics
Certifications
- American Board of Periodontology
Professional Associations
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- King County Dental Society
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Medicaid
- Accepts Oregon Health Plan
- Open to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients
Languages Spoken
- English
Patient Experience Survey Results
Our patient rating scores represent an average of all responses from actual Willamette Dental patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Nov 22, 2025
Good work.THANKS
Nov 21, 2025
The staff has always been friendly, professional, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and competent.
Nov 17, 2025
Dr Park is excellent and caring about patient oral health looking to prevent future possible damages. Willamata Dental & its patient are lucky to have him. Thank you Dr Park.
Nov 2, 2025
Dr. Park and his assistant were kind and compassionate. Every detail was perfect. I feel completely confident that I am getting the right care for my dental needs. The service has been excellent.
Oct 27, 2025
Dr. Park is patient, professional, and conscientious.
Oct 25, 2025
The only thing that would have made my appointment better is if there were a facility in Silverdale!
Oct 17, 2025
My office lady is very polite and welcoming!
Oct 10, 2025
I appreciate the care and professionalism exhibited by all of the staff who I interacted with.
Oct 10, 2025
Dr. Park is professional and the staff is kind and helpful.
Oct 3, 2025
Very satisfied with Dr. Park and his assistant.
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent experience all around
Sep 26, 2025
Extremely grateful, the whole team is so professional, nice, always kept me informed of any delays. Just the best!
Sep 21, 2025
It's a great place to come to have my dental needs met. It has a warm inviting, relaxing environment along with the professionalism.
Sep 19, 2025
Dr. Park may be the best periodontist on the west coast.
Sep 18, 2025
Great group of people!
Sep 14, 2025
I have recommended Willamette to my family
Aug 31, 2025
Everyone was very friendly and put me at ease.
Aug 24, 2025
Dr. Park and his assistant were very professional and answered all my questions and concerns
Aug 23, 2025
Every one was very polite and helpful ,
Aug 21, 2025
Dr park is the best Dr.
Aug 21, 2025
Dr Park is the best
Aug 16, 2025
I really liked the dentist and staff
Aug 10, 2025
My provider was very caring and a careful listener.
Aug 8, 2025
I still have unresolved pain, waiting to see regular dds in September. Dr Park was not able to find a cause but it was not the reason for that visit.
Aug 2, 2025
Thank you Dr. Park and your colleague for everything!
Jul 21, 2025
I always appreciate the great work and support I receive. Thank you!
Jul 20, 2025
The second gal that came in got me a nice warm blanket when I mentioned it was cold. The first gal just basically agreed with me that it was cold.?
Jul 20, 2025
The dentist and assistant were very caring and answered all my questions.
Jul 5, 2025
Very good
Jun 27, 2025
Dr Park and his assistant were both great. There have been some issues with the appointments getting scheduled properly.
Jun 21, 2025
They all are great
Jun 12, 2025
Dr Park and team were excellent in every way. I have confidence that the procedure performed will be successful.
Jun 7, 2025
I love Dr. Park and his assistants!
May 19, 2025
If was sgreat
May 15, 2025
Good job.
May 11, 2025
Overall it was good.
May 10, 2025
Dr. Park did a very good job. I felt I was in good hands.
Apr 30, 2025
Dr. Park is awesome.
Apr 30, 2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable team members!
Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Park's assistant was fantastic
Apr 19, 2025
The staff is very professional and friendly.
Apr 17, 2025
I can always count on the great work and care I receive at Willamette Dental. Thank all of you so much for another successful surgery and for taking the time to ensure my experience and recovery was the best possible - especially for the work that needed to be done! Phew!
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Park is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and kind. He patiently listens, then addresses the issues as well as give his expert advice. I highly appreciate him.
Apr 5, 2025
Thank you
Apr 4, 2025
Also such a great experience with Willamette Dental team, both customer service over the phone and in person
Apr 4, 2025
the dentist told me that his office would be calling me that same day or the next day to make the follow up appointment.it is going on the fourth day and I still haven't been contacted by the office.
Apr 3, 2025
Very professional, knowledgeable, understanding, explained everything in detail.
Mar 22, 2025
I have had care here for several years and the care has fluctuated, but the personnel has always been the driving force of me remaining in your highly professional care.
Mar 15, 2025
Dr Park is wonderful. Having any type of surgery is scary but Dr Park takes away those fears with his gentle approach which is very comforting. I can tell he genuinely cares about his patients.
Mar 18, 2025
Don't remember a thing. Which is probably good.
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Park and his team have been wonderful through this entire process. We found him extremely competent, thorough, knowledgeable, and trustworthy -- as well as being very caring, personable, and concerned.
Mar 7, 2025
Dr Park is so kind and attentive. I really appreciate him.
Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Park and the rest of team in the Lacey and Tacoma clinics have been very helpful and kind. They made feel comfortable. I also like the fact that I can call Dr. Park's direct line whenever I have questions---that is hard to find these days.
Feb 13, 2025
Dr Park was very nice and explained I was healing nicely for my upcoming implant. Just 1 more month to go.
Feb 6, 2025
Very pleasant experience.
Feb 2, 2025
They listened and helped me with my issues and what I was trying to do.
Jan 29, 2025
Everyone is very patient and professional
Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Park is an exceptionally talented dentist. He is the only practitioner I would trust to do my implants.
Jan 24, 2025
very kind and caring
Jan 24, 2025
Long wait times for appointments long distance driving for specialty care.
Jan 18, 2025
They were nice and told me how important it is to use the water pik.
Jan 17, 2025
been so happy with them since i started three years ago.... Dr Park did amazing job !
Jan 11, 2025
Love this place!
Dec 20, 2024
The aftercare instructions don't match what I was told in the office (saltwater rinse vs medicinal rinse)
Dec 12, 2024
All questions were answered prior to the appointment. Don't remember much of the appointment but the after math looks really good.