Our Dentists Yakima, WA

Dr. Bennett C. Packard’s father and four older brothers were all dentists. He grew up wanting to practice dentistry since he was 12 years old. In his pursuit of his dream, he attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate studies before attending the Oregon Health Science University Dental School. He graduated in 1999 and has attended continuing education courses consistently throughout each year since then to stay on top of the latest advancements in dentistry. Dr. Packard is a proud member of the American Dental Association® and the Washington State Dental Association.

Dr. Packard has been practicing for 25 years in the Yakima area. His goal is to provide excellent dental care to the families of our community with an honest, practical and conservative approach. He truly enjoys working with his partners, patients and the wonderful team here at Creekside Dental.

Dr. Packard has been married for 31 years and has 11 children and eight grandchildren. He loves woodworking, waterskiing, eating really good food and spending time with his family.

Dr. Mark Walker went to BYU-Idaho for his undergraduate studies before attending the Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. He graduated in 2015 with his dental degree and continuously adds to his education through yearly CE courses. He is a member of the American Dental Association®, the Washington State Dental Association and the Yakima Valley Dental Society.

Dr. Walker has been practicing dentistry since 2015 but started working at Creekside Dental in 2020. He really loves helping patients out of tooth pain and enjoys helping people smile. He wants people throughout the valley to love their smile and to share it!

Dr. Walker served a two-year mission in Brazil, where he learned Portugues. He tries hard to use his language skills to serve the Spanish community. Dr. Walker is married and has six active kids that keep life exciting. He likes spending time with family, and spending time outdoors and camping.

Dr. Matthew Dunn achieved his bachelor’s in Public Health at Brigham Young University and his dental degree from the University of Utah School of Dentistry where he was granted an Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award. He was trained in the latest techniques and best practices for pediatric, cosmetic and general dentistry-including dental fillings, crowns and bridges. He has also taken CE training on complex root canals, implants and sleep apnea treatment. He is a proud member of the American Dental Association®, the Washington State Dental Association and the Yakima Valley Dental Society.

Dr. Dunn started practicing in Yakima in May 2024 and loves helping his patients achieve and preserve their best smiles. He strives for great patient communication to cater dental care to individual needs in an enjoyable environment. Dr. Dunn habla Español!

Dr. Dunn grew up in Arizona but visited Yakima frequently after marrying his wife, Esther, who grew up in Selah. They have a daughter and son under the age of two. Enamored with the agriculture and the active outside lifestyle of the area, Dr. Dunn is thrilled to call Yakima home. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and playing tennis and board games with his family.