Dr. Steve Broughton
Light Dental Studios had a humble beginning 1971 as the solo dental practice of Dr. James Zanner. Dr. Broughton took over in 1997 and remains as its CEO and Founder today. Dr. Broughton holds a Bachelor’s degree from Whitworth College. He then attended the University of Washington and would graduate from the School of Dentistry in 1997.
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Dr. Broughton has received several awards including the coveted 1999 American Dental Association’s Golden Apple Award. At the time, there were only 7 other dentists in Washington State to receive the honor. He was honored as the Outstanding Young Dentist of the year in 1998 from the American College of Dentists. This invitation-only society invites less than 2.5% of all dentists in fellowship. He received the 1997 Johnny N. Johnson Award from the UW School of Dentistry, The 1997 Award of Excellence from the American Student Dental Association, and the 1997 Special Achievement award from the Washington State Dental Association.
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Dr. Broughton has served on numerous councils and boards in dentistry including:
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1997,1998, 1999, chairperson of the Liaison Committee for the Washington State Dental Association
1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 Liaison Committee member for WSDA
1998 Alternate Delegate for the American Dental Association House of Delegates
1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Delegate Washington State Dental Association House of Delegates
2001 Legislative Committee. Pierce County Dental Society
2001, 2002 Board of Directors. Pierce County Dental Society
2002 Invited to sit on curriculum “think tank” University of Washington School of Dentistry
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Executive board of Directors, secretary-treasurer, Vice-President, President, Past-President Pierce County Dental Society
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Dr. Broughton been married since 1993 to his beautiful wife, Ann. They have two children, Katie and Claire. Outside of work, he enjoys… wait, what’s outside of work mean? Dr. Broughton loves his work and his family and has developed a life with little separation between the two. But, an unwavering LOVE for both.
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Dr. Broughton is a member of the following organization:
