Although he grew up traveling all over the world in a military family, Dr. Elton graduated from Rogers High School in Puyallup, WA. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from BYU, where he served as president of the Pre-Dental Club. During this time, he also led a group of 120 volunteers on an international humanitarian project and organized two expeditions to the Galapagos Islands.

He later graduated cum laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2008, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and receiving the Faculty Prosthodontic Award in recognition of his clinical excellence. He has practiced dentistry continuously for 18 years.

Dr. Elton is a Fellow in the International College of Oral Implantologists and has placed thousands of implants and performed tens of thousands of extractions throughout his career.

Dr. Elton is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association, and the Pierce County Dental Society. He is also a Fellow in both the International College of Oral Implantologists and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has completed over 2,000 hours of continuing education, including more than 800 hours focused specifically on surgical training and advanced procedures.

Dr. Elton has extensive clinical and surgical training, including experience as a research assistant for Clinical Research Associates, one of the world’s premier dental research facilities under the direction of Dr. Gordon Christensen. He is recognized for his strong clinical abilities in prosthetic dentistry and advanced restorative care.

Following graduation, Dr. Elton was commissioned as a Captain in the United States Army Dental Corps, where he served for four years at clinics in Germany and Washington. While stationed in Germany, he provided care for soldiers evacuated from Iraq and Afghanistan with complex medical and dental combat injuries, including work in the oral surgery wing of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. His service is recognized with Army Achievement and Army Commendation Medals, and he is a decorated U.S. Army Dental Corps veteran.

When he isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Elton enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their three children. He is Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has enjoyed traveling to many Latin American countries. He also enjoys cycling, scuba diving, and playing the cello and guitar. Look for his family band "The Friday Night Toothaches" in the annual Gig Harbor Maritime Parade!"