Zachary A. Bird, DMD
Dr. Zachary A. Bird grew up in the Tacoma area, where he attended Curtis High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and his dental degree from the School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. As he planned, he joined his father’s practice in 2005. He now has assumed responsibility for most of the clinical work in the office. His patients appreciate his gentle touch and caring attitude.
Dr. Zac is a full-scope general dental practitioner with skills in high quality cosmetic restorations. He is also proficient in implants, Invisalign® clear aligners and root canal therapy. His is a true family practice, so children are welcome.
Dr. Zac was drawn to dentistry because he wanted to make a difference in patient smiles and improve both function and confidence. He has earned the loyalty and confidence of his patients. When not busy in the office, he and his wife spend time taking their four children to their youth sports, camping, boating, skiing and traveling.
Albert R. Bird, DDS
Dr. Bird, DDS grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. His positive experience as a teenage dental patient at a dental school in that city inspired him to become a dentist. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical College of Dentistry in 1974. Following two years in the Army Dental Corps at Fort Lewis, he decided to remain with his young family in the Pacific Northwest, entering private practice in 1976. His practice grew because of his reputation for skillful, and his compassionate and gentle care. For forty years, Dr. Bird has been active in the professional community, serving as president of the Pierce County Dental Society, and as a volunteer dentist in various organizations in Washington, as well as Guatemala and Ecuador.
Dr. Bird remains involved in aspects of the practice that involve his special interest and expertise.
He enjoys travel, camping, learning about the natural world, and being with his family of 5 children and 9 grandchildren.
Katherine Timlin, DMD
Dr. Katherine Timlin developed a passion for dentistry in 2003, when she began volunteering and then working as a dental assistant in her hometown of Chicago. She studied in New York City and Arizona, and completed dental school at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine. After graduating dental school, Dr. Timlin mentored dental students at University of Texas-San Antonio and volunteered at the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic. She has pursued hundreds of hours of additional continuing education in order to provide additional sedation, Invisalign® clear aligner and wisdom teeth removal services.
Dr. Timlin’s favorite part of dentistry has been the relationships she makes with patients, staff and the community. When able, she helps with several free dental clinics in Poulsbo, Tacoma and University Place, and also enjoys helping with Medical Team International.
Like Dr. Albert Bird, Dr. Timlin’s husband brought their family to the area due to military service, and she has loved being a part of the team at Bird Family Dentistry! When she is not at the office, Dr. Timlin enjoys spending time with her husband and children, speaking Spanish, running with friends, rock climbing, volunteering with youth organizations and spending time outdoors.