ADTEP Contract Faculty & Instructor Nathan Lukes, DDS

After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1998, Dr. Lukes moved to Bethel, Alaska where he lived, and worked with YKHC as a staff dentist for 5 years.  In 2003 Dr. Lukes moved to Anchorage where he has operated a private dental practice.  In addition to serving in the private sector, Dr. Lukes has continued to work with the Indian Health Service, as a part time clinician for SCF and other entities for more than 18 years. This connection has allowed Dr. Lukes to work and travel extensively throughout rural Alaska.  Providing modern dental care in field settings, remains a rewarding part of his dental practice and he welcomes the opportunity to share his experience as an instructor with ANTHC.   In his free time, Dr. Lukes has made numerous humanitarian trips to Vietnam to provide care to underserved communities there. Dr. Lukes lives in Girdwood, Alaska where he, his wife, and 4 daughters can often be found skiing, boating, and hiking in the nearby mountains and waterways.  He generally likes to get outside, and always enjoys hearing from his patients of new things to see and do around Alaska