About Dr. Jacka

“Exceeding patient expectations by providing excellent dental care in a gentle caring manner that is my highest priority”
Thomas E. Jacka DDS

Dr Jacka grew up in Auburn, WA where he attended Auburn Senior High School. Later, he graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Next, Dr. Jacka completed his formal education at the highly regarded University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Following graduation and marriage to Kristen Halverson, Dr. Jacka opened his practice in Federal Way, in 1982. Together, they have raised 3 children in the Federal Way area: Janelle attends the University of Portland and plays collegiate soccer,
Jeffrey attends Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, WA and is an accomplished NW ski racer, and Kelly also attends Bellarmine Prep and is a top high school sprinter. Dr Jacka considers his family as his greatest love and accomplishment.

The field of dentistry is a close second. After all these years, he still enjoys dentistry and the patient relationships he has developed over the past 25 years. Dr. Jacka has and continues to take hundreds of hours of continuing dental education.

“There is so much to learn in this ever changing dental field, continual improvement through education allows us to improve the quality of dental care we provide to our valued patients.”

Thomas E. Jacka DDS

Dr. Jacka exhibits meticulous attention to detail and his natural chair side manner will ease any concerns and lend confidence to decisions patients need to make concerning their dental care.