• DDS University of the Pacific
• MS and Periodontology Specialist Residency
• Seattle Met Top Dentist Selected by Peers

A teacher at heart, when you first meet Dr. Jon Tarleton you will be welcomed by his kind smile and warm demeanor. Dr. Tarleton started his dream of becoming a dentist at college in Hawaii, then to the University of Washington, and finally to Brigham Young University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued with his dental education at University of the Pacific in San Francisco CA and completed his specialty training in Periodontics at St Louis University in Missouri while concurrently earning a master’s degree and doing research on the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging machines.

Dr. Tarleton received multiple awards and distinctions during his education including scholarships, dean’s list achievements, honor roll, and recognition from the Western Society of Periodontology. Dr. Tarleton has held multiple teaching positions including tutoring in math, and college chemistry, adjunct faculty member in teaching dental students in both clinical and didactic, and was on the faculty and a supervising dentist for dental hygiene students. He has also completed additional training and holds certificates from the National Radio Institute in Electronics, certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), basic life support (BLS), multiple continuing education courses from the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Millennium Technologies, and training in multiple types of dental implants.  Dr. Tarleton uses the most current technologies including computer guided and live dynamic navigation implant placement, intraoral 3D scanning, cone beam CT radiographs, and advanced tissue grafting procedures.

Working closely with his dental colleagues is important to delivering excellent care and Dr. Tarleton spends much of his time in communication and collaboration with his fellow dentists and dental specialists reviewing patient care, treatment plans, and ideas on how to best care for each of their patients. He also is the director of a dental study group that meets together monthly to educate and elevate the group to be able to provide exceptional care.

Dr. Tarleton has had the privilege of working with many great dentists and periodontists throughout his career and is happy to be practicing full time in Kenmore on the shores of Lake Washington. His vision is to provide exceptional care in a calm and relaxing environment to achieve optimal oral health. He takes the time to listen, asks questions, and provides ideas and plans for comprehensive treatment for the best possible outcomes.

Being married for over 15 years and welcoming 6 beautiful children into this world has been life’s greatest achievement for the Tarleton’s. With 5 boys and one daughter Dr. Tarleton’s time outside of the office is filled with food, folks, and fun. You can find him playing, jumping, motorcycling, building, remodeling, watching movies, playing the piano, eating lots of pizza, laughing and loving. There is not a day that goes by that you won’t see Dr. Tarleton smile.

“I invite you to come and see what we can do for you. Bring what you have and without judgement I will give you a plan to restore your oral health to it’s fullest potential. I look forward to meeting and working with you!”

• Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health – DMD and MPH
• University of Nebraska Medical Center – MS and Periodontology Specialist Residency
• Board Certified by The American Board of Periodontology
• Seattle Met Top Dentist Selected by Peers

Dr. Elisabeth Easley is a practicing Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. She was awarded this prestigious board certification after rigorous examination on implant and periodontal technique and research. She holds a BA from UC Davis, a Dental Doctorate and Master of Public Health from A.T. Still University, and a Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontics from The University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Easley has extensive training and certification in the administration of safe and comfortable IV conscious sedation. She offers this service to improve her patients’ experience at Implant & Periodontal Associates NW. She believes in creating trusting relationships with her patients, which she achieves through active listening and storytelling during procedures.

With her patient care, Dr. Easley strives for excellence and delivering the highest quality periodontal and surgical technique while creating a welcoming and compassionate environment. Her areas of practice include a wide variety of surgical procedures including regeneration of bone and soft tissue, high quality implant care, surgically accelerated procedures for orthodontics, laser periodontal therapy, and removal of wisdom teeth. If one could have a specialty within a specialty, Dr. Easley’s would be pediatric surgery and has become well known for her skill in working with children.

A forever believer in striving for excellence, Dr. Easley stays educated in the latest techniques and technologies. She is a certified Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP/LAPIP) provider and has conducted research in Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) derivatives for accelerated healing after surgery. Dr. Easley has been acknowledged by many awards including the Greater Seattle 2018 Top Dentists, Recipient of the Straumann (Implant) 2018 AAP Award, Chief Resident during her residency, Who’s Who Award in 2011, American Hospital Association’s National Healthcare Career Network First Place Scholarship Recipient, and numerous other awards during her years at UC Davis.

She enjoys teaching and collaborating with fellow dentists and specialists as well as mentoring dental students. She has lectured on a variety of topics including implants and laser therapy, soft tissue surgery, systemic links with oral disease, oral pathology, and her favorite topic- the techniques of pediatric surgery. She presents several times annually at local hygiene symposiums and dental societies. Nationally she has presented at periodontal conferences, and recently taught a continuing education lecture in Scottsdale at a women in dentistry convention.

Dr. Easley grew up in Northern California on a ranch and loves the outdoors. She met her husband Shane, a previous Air Force Pilot who now flies for FedEx, during her residency in Nebraska. On any given weekend you can find them exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest through hiking, camping, or enjoying the culinary scene. Dr. Easley has many passions outside of dentistry including travel, cooking, gardening, teaching fitness classes, and volunteering. Dr. Easley is a strong believer in volunteering her time in both her local and global communities. She has served on international dental trips to Costa Rica, Cambodia, and the Dominican Republic; she also volunteers locally with homeless and veteran organizations and no kill animal rescues.

“For me, the most important aspect of dentistry is my relationship with my patients. I want my patients to feel comfortable and confident in their treatment plan and to be assured that there is no such thing as too many questions. Achieving oral health takes a team and the most important member of that team is the patient.”