Welcome to Light Dental Studios of Kent East Hill
Award Winning Kent Dentists Your Family Can Trust
Dr. Hayashi and Dr. Vanderpool take pride in providing the right dental care to each individual patient so that they can maximize your oral health at all levels. And Kent dental team also provides courteous and efficient service in an upbeat environment, valuing open lines of communication with our patients and their health care providers.

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4.8
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What Sets Us Apart
Creating Smiles with a Soft Touch
Our Kent dental office
With over 30 years of exellence in dentistry, our experienced dentists in Kent, Dr. Richard Hayashi, and Dr. Haley Vanderpool strive to make you part of our family with our loving, compassionate and caring attention to details.
We are proud to offer exceptional yet affordable dental care including a number of specialty dental services and extensive general, cosmetic, surgical, restorative, and preventative dentistry.
- Dental Implants
- Traditional and Clear Orthodontics
- Cosmetic Dentistry, including Teeth Whitening and Veneers
- Gum Disease Treatment
- Endodontics, including Root Canal Therapy
- Restorative Dentistry, such as Crowns, Fixed Bridges and Dental Implants
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Come visit our Kent dentist office today!
We always welcome new patients! Providing all specialty dental services here at our cozy and spacious Kent dental office, your entire family can be seen in one visit. our friendly team focuses on making your visit efficient and enjoyable. Call us today to get a beautiful and healthy smile.

Our In-House Specialty Care
Specialty Dentistry
When it comes to finding the right dentist for your family, you may want to make sure that you choose a trustworthy dentist you can count on to restore your teeth and your overall oral health. Light Dental Studios of Kent East Hill ensures that you have access to our specialty dental services. Our Kent team of dental experts is more than happy to get you in with our specialists at your convenience.
Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Shelly Bedayse is Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is our Sleep Medicine doctor located in our Tacoma Mall Blvd. Office. She prides herself on building lifelong patient-doctor relationships by providing a positive dental experience.
Learn MoreImplants & Periodontics
Our in-house Periodontist is proficient in all aspects of surgical periodontal care and implant surgery. We also have several in-house Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons that can perform complicated dental procedures.
Learn MoreIn-House Denture Lab
Here at Light Dental Studios we have in-house denture laboratories, with skilled technicians who can make dentures, partials, and perform denture relines efficiently and quickly. Our denture laboratories support all offices in the Light Dental Studios family.
Learn MoreOrthodontics
Based on our diagnostic tools including a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays, we will decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan that's right for you.
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Our Team of Dental Professionals
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