Dr. Ames is a Washington state local, born and raised in Covington, Wa. After Highschool Dr. Ames continued his education studying Neuroscience and Biology at Washington State University. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Dr. Ames started a research career studying Neurometabolism and sleep behavior.

Dr. Ames decided to pursue his passion for medicine by attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, graduating 2018 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. While attending MWU, Dr. Ames was awarded the “Outstanding Achievement Award in Prosthodontics” as well as the “Excellence in Patient Care Award.” During his time at Midwestern University, Dr. Ames had the opportunity to utilize the most cutting edge technology in dentistry.

Dr. Ames’ philosophy of care is to place the patients needs first and work along side the patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that best suits the needs and desires of his patients.

In his spare time, Dr. Ames enjoys exploring the Olympics, mountain climbing and skiing.

Dr. Hughes is a Board Certified Doctor of Dental Surgery who has been in practice in Sequim for 15 years. Dr. Hughes graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2003 and practiced Dentistry in Port Orchard, Washington, before moving to Sequim in 2005. He is a member of the ADA, WDA and OPDS. Along with being a skilled and compassionate dentist, Dr. Hughes enjoys the wonders of the Northwest.

With his wife and four children he enjoys exploring the Olympic Peninsula. They also like to be outside raising chicken, growing bamboo, working on home improvement projects, tending fruit trees, and walking their large dogs. Dr. Hughes is fond of old machinery, and will try his hand at fixing anything mechanical.