“I love what I do and am lucky to have a great team of people to work with. Each patient presents a unique set of orthodontic issues, and I find it rewarding to work with each individual patient to create his or her ideal smile. Revealing a patient’s new smile at the end of orthodontic treatment is the best part of my job.”
– Dr. Jack
Education & Continuing Education
Dr. Jack Hou attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He completed dental school, graduating with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he was also inducted into the Omega Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. To complete his orthodontic training, Dr. Jack attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN, earning his Master of Dental Science and Orthodontic Certificate.
Dedicated to providing the most efficient and comfortable treatments for his patients, Dr. Jack is active in several local study clubs where dentists and dental specialists get together to keep up to date with the latest trends in dentistry and orthodontics. He has presented cases at local study clubs as well as on a national level at the American Association of Orthodontists annual meetings.
In addition to continuing his own education, Dr. Jack also contributes to the education of future orthodontists. He is an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics, where he teaches first-year orthodontic residents the fundamentals of wire bending. He is also an instructor at the Charles H. Tweed International Orthodontic Foundation. There, he instructs orthodontists and orthodontic residents in a two-week continuing education course on techniques in orthodontic treatment planning and the fundamentals of wire bending.
Jack Hou, DDS, MDS
Born in Staten Island, NY, Dr. Jack grew up in Jackson, TN, and currently resides in Seattle. He and his wife, Dr. Kortne, have one daughter and one son. In his free time, Dr. Jack can be found on the golf course, rain or shine, or playing outdoors with his family. Being raised by restaurant owners, he enjoys cooking for friends and his family.
Professional Memberships
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
- Fellow, International Tweed Foundation
- American Dental Association
- Washington State Dental Association
- Seattle King County Dental Society
Meet Doctor Kortne
Dr. Kortne Frederick Hou completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology while working as a barista and skiing for the U of M ski team. Find Out More
Meet Doctor Lauren
Dr. Lauren Todoki attended the University of Southern California (Los Angeles) where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological sciences and a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Languages & Cultures (Japanese). She completed dental school, graduating with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Find Out More
Meet Doctor Lauren
Dr. Lauren’s initial interest in dentistry came from her father, who is a general dentist in Redmond. After completing her undergraduate education in biology at Willamette University, she returned home to the Seattle area to pursue her dental education. Find out more
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451 Duvall Ave. NE
Suite 230
Renton, WA 98059Phone: (425) 430-8844
Fax: (425) 430-8845 - Southcenter Office
411 Strander Blvd.
Suite 102
Tukwila, WA 98188Phone: (206) 575-1194
Fax: (206) 575-3194 - West Seattle Office
2617 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116Phone: (206) 935-2414
Fax: (206) 935-8701
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Renton Highlands Office
451 Duvall Ave. NE
Suite 230
Renton, WA 98059Phone: (425) 430-8844
Fax: (425) 430-8845 -
Southcenter Office
411 Strander Blvd.
Suite 102
Tukwila, WA 98188Phone: (206) 575-1194
Fax: (206) 575-3194 -
West Seattle Office
2617 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116Phone: (206) 935-2414
Fax: (206) 935-8701