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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 4pm

Tyee Dental

We have been in Thurston County area for over 50 years! We are proud to continue the tradition of oﬀering quality, friendly dental service for the whole family

Tumwater Dentist, Dr. Joshua Merrell of Tyee Dental, is an experienced general dentist with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Tumwater, WA area. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Dr. Merrell and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Tumwater dental

office. Our dentistry services include:

Preventive dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Emergency dentistry
Other dental services

09/03/2026

Kerri started in the dental field in 2007. She started with Tyee Dental in 2021. Kerri enjoys building relationships with her team and patients, and loves a good laugh. She wants to make sure everyone feels comfortable and informed when they come to the office.

When Kerri is not at work she likes to get together with her family for BBQ’s and outings. She and her husband Jon are Nascar fans and love to travel around. Or go camping with their two dogs Bon & Lita. They just like to find the fun in everything! Between the two of them they have 5 children and 11 precious grandchildren.

08/18/2026

Help us wish our Kati P. a happy belated birthday !!!! Hope this year is full of all kinds of magic!!!! We appreciate you Kati!

08/17/2026

Whitney joined our team in 2020. She graduated with honors from Eastern Washington University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Tumwater. Whitney tries to ease stress for her patients with her bubbly personality to make your appointment as easy as visiting a friend.

When Whitney is not at work, she’s homeschooling her two young children and spending quality time with her husband. They enjoy boating in the Puget Sound, gardening, and board games together.

08/06/2026

Ella graduated with her Dental Assisting certification in June of 2025. She is excited to bring her skills and enthusiasm to the Tyee Dental family. Ella enjoys connecting with patients and helping them feel comfortable during their visits. She has always loved working with her hands, which naturally led her to a career in dental assisting.
When not at work, Ella enjoys spending time sewing and baking. She loves creating handmade projects, trying new recipes, and sharing her baked treats with friends and family.

07/28/2026

Kati S. graduated from dental hygiene school in 2015. She has been in the field since 2004 working as an orthodontic assistant and enjoys all aspects of dentistry! At the dental office, we’re like family; we truly enjoy each other’s company and the practice atmosphere where it makes it a great place to work. Kati grew up in Shelton and always loved the small-town feel. She is a mother of three sweet children, two boys and a girl. Kati enjoys good food and the occasional glass of wine. Movie night Fridays with her family are her FAVORITE!

07/21/2026

Kati graduated from SPSCC in 2017 with her AAS in Dental Assisting. She joined the Tyee Dental family in 2021. She enjoys talking to patients and helping them feel at ease in the office. You will also find her up front helping Kerri with front office work.

When not at work Kati enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. They like going on day trips and being outdoors. They love going on family vacations and concerts.
Kati also loves to read and bake or do crafts in her off time.

07/14/2026

Shawnna graduated with her Bachelors degree of science in 1996 and had the opportunity to practice dental hygiene in several states before settling in Washington.
She became part of the Tyee Dental team in 2011. She enjoys building relationships with her patients & helping them achieve & maintain healthy smiles. It is important to her that everyone knows how their oral health impacts their overall health.

Shawnna is happily married and they have 5 grown children between them. Hanging out with their grandkids is one of their favorite pastimes! They also enjoy boating, camping, and time at the beach during our beautiful northwest summers.

07/07/2026

Dr. Josh Merrell was born in Illinois and lived in seven different states growing up (Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). He attended Brigham Young University, receiving a degree in Exercise Science, and then went on to graduate from the Ohio State College of Dentistry. He has practiced in Whitefish, MT, and most recently in Kelso, WA.

Dr. Merrell is a husband to Emily and father to their four children. Their family loves the outdoors, and they spend a great deal of time hiking, camping, skiing, golfing, and traveling. Dr. Merrell is an avid Green Bay Packers fan from his time spent living in Wisconsin and can speak Italian from his two years living in Milan, Italy!

Having moved around so frequently, Dr. Merrell knew from a young age that he wanted to find a place he loved, settle there, and make it his home. Upon visiting the Olympia area, he quickly fell in love with its beauty and personality. He is now excited to call it his home. He purchased Tyee Dental in 2019 and is proud to be a part of its long history of serving the Thurston County area.

As a dentist, Dr. Merrell most enjoys helping others gain the confidence and self-esteem that come from a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. He prides himself on helping people have a comfortable and pain-free experience at the dentist. After taking many courses of continuing education, Dr. Merrell has extensive training in implants and cosmetic veneers. Dr. Merrell is a participating member of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association.

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05/06/2026

Fun day with treats and drinks (of course non alcohol people) LOL

04/29/2026

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Address

5024 Lacey Boulevard SE
Lacey, WA
98503

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13603525100

Website

https://www.dentist-lacey.com/

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