The Smart Orthodontic Group Tacoma

The Smart Orthodontic Group Tacoma At The Smart Orthodontic Group, we offer complimentary evaluations, the Damon Bracket system, Invisalign and Clear Damon brackets.

The world of orthodontics is ever evolving. At The Smart Orthodontic Group, our commitment is to stay at the forefront, both from a technology and education perspective. That's why our three orthodontists, Dr. Chad Smart, Dr. Vincent Kokich Jr., and Leigh Armijo have made lifelong learning a huge priority and why we've invested so deeply in technology that enhances your results as the patient and improves the quality of your care. We offer:

Best-in-class 3D-imaging technology
Electronic records keeping for faster appointments
Elite provider status using the Invisalign® System
Damon brackets for optimal results with braces
For our patients, this means enhanced comfort, improved aesthetics during and after treatment, more efficient treatment, and fewer trips to our office. And while you're here, our whole team is committed to giving you world-class results and an unmatched patient experience. At The Smart Orthodontic Group, we offer four locations to serve a wide swath of Pierce County and the South Puget Sound. For patients who live on the peninsula, we have a Gig Harbor & Belfair locations, and for the rest of our patients living in the greater Tacoma and Seattle areas, we have convenient Tacoma, Tukwila & Renton locations .

Happy Birthday, Jill J! 🎉Our Tacoma rock star assistant and Invisalign coordinator — we are so lucky to have you. Your a...
04/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Jill J! 🎉

Our Tacoma rock star assistant and Invisalign coordinator — we are so lucky to have you. Your attention to detail, calm confidence, and genuine care for our patients make a huge difference every single day. Thank you for keeping smiles (and schedules) running smoothly and for being such a positive part of our team.

04/05/2026

🐣🌸 Happy Easter! 🌸🐰

Wishing you a day filled with sunshine, hope, and fresh beginnings. May your heart be light, your basket be full (of chocolate, of course)!

April is Facial Protection Month 😁🦷Your smile does a lot every day—let’s protect it! April is Facial Protection Month, a...
04/02/2026

April is Facial Protection Month 😁🦷

Your smile does a lot every day—let’s protect it! April is Facial Protection Month, a reminder of how important it is to safeguard your teeth, jaws, and face from preventable injuries.

Whether you’re playing sports, riding bikes or scooters, or staying active outdoors, proper facial protection like mouthguards and helmets can make all the difference. These small steps help prevent broken teeth, jaw injuries, and long-term damage.

Protect your smile. Protect your face!

Happy Birthday, Trina! 🎉🎂Today we’re celebrating Trina, our Financial Coordinator in Tacoma! 💛Trina is such an important...
04/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Trina! 🎉🎂
Today we’re celebrating Trina, our Financial Coordinator in Tacoma! 💛
Trina is such an important part of our team, helping our patients navigate their financial options with clarity and care. Her professionalism, kindness, and positive attitude make a lasting impact every day.
We’re so grateful to have you, Trina—wishing you a wonderful birthday! 🎈

Happy Anniversary, Claudia! 🎉Since 2011, Claudia has brought consistency, care, and positivity to our front office. She ...
04/01/2026

Happy Anniversary, Claudia! 🎉
Since 2011, Claudia has brought consistency, care, and positivity to our front office. She plays a key role in making our office feel organized, welcoming, and supportive for both our team and our patients.

A huge thank you to our sweet patient and favorite cookie dealer, Girl Scout Penelope, for supplying us with delicious c...
03/20/2026

A huge thank you to our sweet patient and favorite cookie dealer, Girl Scout Penelope, for supplying us with delicious cookies to share with our amazing referring doctors! Your kindness (and excellent cookie connections!) brought lots of smiles. We’re so grateful for you, Penelope—keep shining! 💕🍀🍪

We went GREEN today and had so much fun celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀💚From festive outfits to lots of laughs, our off...
03/18/2026

We went GREEN today and had so much fun celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀💚

From festive outfits to lots of laughs, our office was full of good vibes and a little extra luck. We love any excuse to celebrate with our amazing patients and team!

Hope your day was just as lucky and full of smiles! 🌈✨

🍀✨ Leprechauns Have Been Spotted at Smart Ortho! ✨🍀We’ve had a little St. Patrick’s Day magic sneak into the office… 👀🍯O...
03/17/2026

🍀✨ Leprechauns Have Been Spotted at Smart Ortho! ✨🍀

We’ve had a little St. Patrick’s Day magic sneak into the office… 👀🍯
Our team spotted a mischievous leprechaun hanging around, and we’re pretty sure he’s guarding smiles instead of gold!

Wishing our patients and community a day filled with good luck, great smiles, and a little extra sparkle. 🌈💚
Keep an eye out, you never know who might pop up next at Smart Ortho!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

03/16/2026

Happy Birthday to the incredible Dr. Kristy Merriman! 🎉

You truly do it all-wife and mom, superwoman in every sense, and an exceptionally talented orthodontist. Your thoughtfulness and generosity shine through in everything you do, and we’re so lucky to work alongside you. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, love, and a little time to celebrate you. 💕✨

Our Smart Ortho team… the younger years. Can you guess who’s who?
03/02/2026

Our Smart Ortho team… the younger years. Can you guess who’s who?

Happy Birthday, Dr. Kokich! 🎉Wishing you a wonderful day filled with celebration, laughter, and everything you enjoy mos...
02/15/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Kokich! 🎉

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with celebration, laughter, and everything you enjoy most. Thank you for the care, dedication, and passion you bring to your patients and our team every day. We’re grateful for all that you do and hope the year ahead brings you continued success, good health, and lots of reasons to smile. Enjoy your special day! 🎂

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our amazing patients! 💖
We are so grateful for the trust you place in us and for the smiles you share every day. We hope you’re feeling the love, spreading kindness, and truly loving your smiles….. always. 😁✨

With appreciation and warm wishes,
Your Ortho Team 💕

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2302 South Union B-14
Tacoma, WA
98405

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

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The world of orthodontics is ever evolving. At The Smart Orthodontic Group, our commitment is to stay at the forefront, both from a technology and education perspective. That's why our orthodontists, Dr. Chad Smart, Dr. Vincent Kokich Jr., Dr. Timothy Quinn, Brian Povolny & Sam Finkleman have made lifelong learning a huge priority and why we've invested so deeply in technology that enhances your results as the patient and improves the quality of your care. We offer: Best-in-class 3D-imaging technology Electronic records keeping for faster appointments Elite provider status using the Invisalign® System Damon brackets for optimal results with braces For our patients, this means enhanced comfort, improved aesthetics during and after treatment, more efficient treatment, and fewer trips to our office. And while you're here, our whole team is committed to giving you world-class results and an unmatched patient experience. At The Smart Orthodontic Group, we offer 4 locations to serve a wide swath of Pierce County and the South Puget Sound. For patients who live on the peninsula, we have Gig Harbor & Belfair locations. For the rest of our patients living in the greater South King & Pierce County areas, we have a convenient Tacoma & Tukwila locations.