Vincent Kokich Jr.

Dr. Kokich Jr. earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. He has continued his involvement at the University as a guest lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics, while also maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kokich is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of the Angle Society and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He was honored to receive the Charles L. Pincus Research Award for Clinical Research from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has written or co-written four book chapters as well as numerous scientific and review articles, and his current research and publications focus on esthetic, interdisciplinary dentistry. Dr. Kokich Jr. has given over 250 lectures nationally and internationally, sharing his interest in interdisciplinary dentistry and dental esthetics, emphasizing comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of coordinating orthodontic, periodontal, and restorative care.