Dr. Tom is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and after graduation completed a one year Internship with the University of Washington Health Sciences Program.  After five years in the U. S. Navy, Dr. Tom spent two years in the Pediatric Dental Program at Columbus Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Dr. Tom subsequently completed a two year program of orthodontics with the U.S. Dental Institute.  Dr. Tom then completed a one year seminar series with Dr. Walter Doyle --- the leading person in the field of early interceptive orthodontics.  Dr. Tom is a clinical instructor at the University of Washington Dental School.  He teaches junior and senior dental students and graduate students in the Pediatric Dental Specialty Program.

Dr. Tom's interests, besides kids, lie in all water sports, but especially boats and fishing.  If you like fish, be prepared to spend some extra time chatting.  Dr. Tom lives in Seattle with his wife, Marie.  Dr. Tom's two children, John and Janna, are grown and pursuing careers of their own.