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Vallan (Val) Charron, DPD, followed in his father’s footsteps and became a licensed denturist almost 25 years ago. He’s been part of the team at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center in Tacoma, Washington, ever since. Charron ran in the public “Initiative-607” with his father, Chet, to help create the profession he and his father love—making denturists legal dental providers in the state of Washington.

Charron started his dental career very early on, working in the onsite laboratory polishing dentures during his high school years. He later went to Washington State University in Seattle and graduated with a business major.

Charron married his college sweetheart, Mary, and they have three daughters.

Today, Charron continues the family tradition of being an active and responsible member of the community, both by volunteering and in helping people regain their smiles.

To say that dentistry is in Megan Charron's blood wouldn’t be an understatement. Megan became the third generation of Charrons to enter the field when she received her denturist license in August 2015. Megan has been working full-time at Northwest Dental Services & Dental Implant Center in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington, ever since.

Megan graduated in 2014 from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, with a major in Human Development. Throughout her high school and college career, Megan worked at the family business, honing her skills and learning the family trade.

Megan enjoys continuing the family tradition of helping and serving the community. In her free time, Megan loves to spend time with her cat, Percy.

A Washington native, Dr. Jon Martin joined the Northwest Dental Services & Denture Implant Center in Tacoma, Washington, over a decade ago.

Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Washington in 1999 with a bachelor of science in cellular and molecular biology. Dr. Martin went on to earn his doctorate in dentistry at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada  and completed his post-doctoral residency in Portland, Oregon. He went on to earn his Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Outside of his dental practice, Dr. Martin has participated in multiple mission trips to Honduras to provide dental care. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and two sons, and he enjoys activities such as mountaineering, scuba diving, and traveling.

Megan Shank, DDS, is a general dentist at Cole Street Dental who is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care and building meaningful connections with her patients and community.

Dr. Shank was raised in Merced, California, where she first discovered her interest in dentistry during high school. After working in several dental offices throughout her undergraduate studies, she was inspired by the impact her mentor had on patients and knew dentistry was the career for her.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from California State University, Fresno, before relocating to Seattle to attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Her love for Seattle began during a road trip from California, when she caught her first glimpse of Mount Rainier and knew she wanted to call Washington home.

During dental school, Dr. Shank served as her class social chair, strengthening her communication skills while bringing students and faculty together. She carries that same focus on connection into patient care, striving to make every patient feel comfortable, informed, and heard.

Outside the office, Megan enjoys fitness classes, sharing meals with friends, traveling, and exploring new countries. She also loves crafting and sewing, including making many of the scrub caps she wears at the office.

Sean Monaghan, DMD, is a general, family, and cosmetic dentist at Cole Street Dental, providing complete oral health care to people in Enumclaw, Washington, and throughout King County.

Dr. Monaghan was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. As a native Washingtonian, he loves spending time outdoors –– rain or shine.

Dr. Monaghan went to college at the University of Washington in Seattle, earning his degree in chemistry and biochemistry and graduating with honors. Then, he enrolled at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University and earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. 

During his time in Boston, Dr. Monaghan received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry, including restorations, periodontics, and oral surgery.

At Cole Street Dental, Dr. Monaghan strives to provide a comfortable and welcoming experience. He always makes time to listen to his patient’s goals and concerns and takes a conservative treatment approach whenever possible.

Dr. Monaghan is passionate about learning and frequently participates in continuing education. He regularly attends dental seminars and conferences and holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association, and the Seattle-King County Dental Society.

Outside of work, Dr. Monaghan enjoys spending time with his wife, Richelle, and their young daughter, Bianca. The family spends most weekends bike riding, playing sports, and exploring the Evergreen State together.

Dr. Monaghan welcomes individuals and families seeking high-quality dentistry to Cole Street Dental today.