Meet Dr. Jared Lothyan
A kind, caring pediatric dentist in Sumner, WA.
‘‘Being a father of five children, I see nothing more enjoyable than teaching and being with children every day. I believe it's essential to create a fun and enjoyable dental experience for your child while teaching the importance of oral health."
Parents throughout the community agree Dr. Jared is wonderful with children. At Smile Surfers in Sumner WA, he’s created a fun, professional environment to create positive and trusting relationships with children and parents alike.
At every visit, Dr. Jared will partner with you to ensure your little surfer develops healthy habits for a lifetime.
Fun Fact: The Smile Surfers theme was inspired by childhood family roadtrips to San Clemente Beach in Southern California in an orange VW bus.
The Journey To Becoming a Pediatric Dentist in Sumner, WA
Learn more about Dr. Jared’s background.
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Dr. Paula Stepp, DMD
Associate Dentist
Dr. Stepp grew up in a small town in Illinois. After completing dental school at Southern Illinois University, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry and served as a dentist with the United States Air Force. During her time serving, she had the opportunity to treat service members and their families in Turkey and Germany. She even had the opportunity to treat a military working dog!
Dr. Stepp completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her Master’s of Dental Science and a Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry. Part of her time included working with LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Her research on bioactive cements and crowns is published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
She has volunteered her time in Kenya and Jamaica on dental missions trips. Dr. Stepp is a member of the Washington Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, as well as the King County Dental Society and Washington State Dental Society. When not at work, Dr. Stepp enjoys spending time with her four children, sing-alongs to Disney movies, traveling and planning next years’ Halloween costumes.
Dr. Paula Stepp, DMD
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Michelle
I love this dentist! The entire staff is absolutely wonderful with children. They explain everything they are doing, allow the child to touch things they are going to use, and provide an all around great environment. So glad we found them and would HIGHLY recommend them to everyone!
- Christi R., Actual Parent
Smile Surfers loves helping our community in need of dentistry even outside of the office. We do everything possible to give back to the community that so graciously allows us to spread our positive message. We do this by:
If you would like to get involved with any of our community events, please contact us or speak to us during your visit to Smile Surfers in Sumner, WA.