Peter M. Elton DMD

“I find great satisfaction in providing state-of-the-art dental care while calming the apprehensive patient, both young and old.  Making meaningful and enduring connections with people is the highlight of my experience in dentistry.  I look forward to building those relationships in my hometown, working with the exceptional team at Puyallup Valley Dental Care.”

Dr. Elton spent his childhood traveling to various parts of the world with his military family.  Settling in Puyallup, he attended Rogers High School, graduating in 1997.  He enjoyed soccer, springboard diving and orchestra, playing the upright bass.

He attended Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology.  As president of the BYU Pre-Dental Society, he pioneered an international dental humanitarian project and organized two expeditions to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.  The group of 120 volunteers provided dental and medical care to over 3000 patients. 

While attending Brigham Young University, Dr. Elton worked as a research assistant for Clinical Research Associates, one of the world’s premier dental research facilities under the direction of Dr. Gordon Christensen.

Dr. Elton received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine Cum Laude from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine.  At graduation, he was recognized by the faculty and awarded for his clinical abilities in prosthetic dentistry. 

He was commissioned as a Captain in the US Army Dental Corps and served our country for four years, at clinics in Landstuhl, Germany as well as at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.  While in Landstuhl, he provided treatment in a hospital setting for soldiers who were evacuated from Iraq and Afghanistan with medical and dental combat injuries. 

Dr. Elton complements Puyallup Valley Dental Care with his skill and knowledge in oral surgery, implant placement and restoration, root canals, and cosmetic dentistry.  He is certified in Invisalign™ (clear braces).  He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. 

In his free time, Dr. Elton enjoys cycling, scuba diving, and playing the cello and guitar.  Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he has enjoyed traveling to Latin American countries. Dr. Elton and his wife, Brooke Carpenter Elton, who is also a graduate of Rogers High School, Brigham Young University and Boston University with a Master’s Degree in Education, have been married since 2003 and have three children.

After 6 years of providing excellent care for our patients at Puyallup Valley Dental Care, Dr. Elizabeth Hall will be moving to a different practice. Her last day in our office will be Friday, February 10. She will be at a practice two days per week in Tacoma as well as continuing to be a dedicated wife, and mother to her two boys. We will miss her, but our service to our patients and community will not be diminished. The search for another dentist is already underway, to help us take care of our expanding practice. We will keep you notified of future changes on our web site, Facebook, Twitter as well as email notices. We thank all of you for your continuing support of Dr. Urback and the staff at Puyallup Valley Dental Care as we wish all the best to Dr. Hall!

Principal Kristen Schroeder was at home while healing from surgery when she saw the “12 Days of Giveaways” on The Ellen Show.” Kristen was so inspired by the enthusiasm of the audience that she devised a program with her staff at James Sales Elementary to give the 400 or so students a gift every day leading up to winter break.

The “Ellen” show and Target provided a $100,000 grant after hearing about the students, staff and school’s 12 Days of Hope program, which began two years ago. Mrs. Schroeder was invited to share her story on The Ellen Show on January 5, 2012. Follow this link to watch her segment. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/videos/index.php?mediaKey=0_6pu6zx69

On December 15^th Dr Urback celebrated 30 years of practice!
His staff surprised him with an informal gathering at the office where several colleagues, family members and patients honored him with a short video, song presentation and cake. Congratulations to Dr Urback!

On Thursday Dec 14th the Puyallup Valley Dental Team visited the Puyallup Food Bank. We took a tour of their facility and learned about their operations. We were very impressed with their organization, volunteers and all the different services they provide.

This food bank is a volunteer-based organization. They rely upon churches, individuals, businesses and service clubs in the community for the resources needed to sustain this ministry. They even have a gift program for children’s birthdays and Christmas. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.puyallupfoodbank.org/about/

Our patient, Holly, gives a demonstration on now to floss teeth with orthodontic brackets.

PVDC is collecting non-perishable food items through the holiday season.  Items needed at the Puyallup Food Bank are:

• Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter!
• Jelly
• Breakfast Cereal
• Applesauce
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Canned Fruit
• Hamburger Helper
• Boxed Side dishes (rice-a-roni, pasta-roni)
• Kid Friendly Foods (easy mac, spaghetti O's)
• Canned meat (Chicken, tuna, ham)
• Baby Food
• Canned Veggies
• Soup
• Spaghetti/tomato sauce and noodles
• Mayo, mustard, ketchup
• Grocery store gift cards
• Toilet Paper
• Bar Soap (full size)
• Diapers, baby wipes
• Laundry soap
• Toothpaste & toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Razors
• Pet food

Your donation will earn you an entry in our monthly Kindle e-reader contest.  Please bring a donation at your next appointment or stop by any time Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.

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The Healthy Eating Plate replaces the Health Eating Pyramid. The 12th-century philosopher Maimonides said, "No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means." The National Cholesterol Education Program advocates a diet that is low to moderate in total fat and low in saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories to attain and maintain a healthful weight. Our clinical team promotes a healthy lifestyle to help you reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and improve your systemic and oral health.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid/

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topDentists is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which hundreds of dentists and specialists throughout the state of Washington cast thousands of votes on the abilities of other dentists and specialists.  Being selected as a topDentists is considered a singular honor.  Doctors Urback and Hall are among only four dentists listed for Puyallup.