Patients consistently comment on Dr. Haws’ empathy and ability to listen. He has a special interest and talent in the field of cosmetic dentistry and has attended numerous continuing-education seminars to expand his skills with a particular interest in implant dentistry. Dr. Haws has an artist’s eye not only for dental aesthetics, but also in the various hobbies he has pursued throughout the years, including photography and woodworking.
Dr. Haws was born and raised in beautiful Star Valley Wyoming and has always enjoyed life in the great outdoors of the western United States. As a young man, he served a two-year mission to Costa Rica where he was immersed in the culture, grew to love the Costa Rican people, and learned to speak Spanish. This opportunity to sacrifice and serve at such a young age, laid the foundation for his adult life to find ways to help others locally and internationally. Although, he and his wife, Nikki, are devoted and busy parents to five girls and four boys, Dr. Haws has dedicated many hours throughout the years volunteering as a Boy Scout and youth leader and has enjoyed participating in local and international dental health service to disadvantaged individuals. Dr. Haws always enjoys spending time with his family and can often be found savoring the great outdoors by hiking any available mountains, running trails, kayaking in rivers or oceans, or just camping underneath the stars. He even periodically settles down with a good history book when he has spare time.
Awards for Dr. Haws
- Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Brigham Young University, 1993
- Dental Research Scholarship, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1994-1998
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1998
- Dean’s Leadership Award, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1998
- Research Achievement Award, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1998
- General Sachsel Outstanding Resident Award, United States Air Force AEG Residence, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, 1999
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residence, United States Air Force, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, 1999
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry Maxicourse, 300 hours of continuing education on implant dentistry, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2013-14
- Central Kitsap’s Best Dentist Award, October 2014
