Our Doctors

Each of the providers at Dentistry for Children have earned their dental degree (DDS) a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Masters Degree (MS or MSD). Earning a masters degree requires extra time and effort and denotes a more rigorous course of study for someone graduating from a pediatric dental program. Each of our providers completes continuing education courses well beyond the minimum required and strives to maintain the most up-to-date knowledge base on pediatric methods, materials and procedures.

Dr. Michael Becker

I grew up in Bremerton and then went to the University of Washington earning a degree in Psychology. After returning to Bremerton I was coaching gymnastics with children who were excited to go to the Dentist. This was a strange concept for me, but after meeting Dr. Fogle, who founded “Dentistry for Children”, and seeing his office I understood why. I was so impressed with his office’s approach towards children that I decided to become a pediatric dentist. I returned to the University of Washington for nine more years. There I earned my dental degree, master’s degree and specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry. I then returned to Bremerton and joined Dentisty for Children in 1998.

Dr. Katrina Hays

Hi, my name is Dr. Katrina Hays. I have been with Dentistry for Children since 2002. I grew up in Indiana, the middle of 5 children, attended college in Fort Wayne and graduated from dental school at Indiana University in 1993. Wanting to "see the world" I joined the Navy, and upon graduation began serving my first tour near San Francisco California. It was a slight culture shock to say the least, but I liked it. My next tour was in Italy, which I liked even better. The Navy then sent me to the University of Washington to become a Pediatric Dentist. From there I was assigned to a tour in Okinawa, also a wonderful experience.

I left the Navy at the completion of my tour and moved to Kitsap County. I love the area, the people and recreational opportunities available to the residents of the peninsula. My own interests include cooking, gardening, fishing and caring for my daughter who we adopted from China.

My professional affiliations include membership in the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Kitsap Dental Society and the Seattle Pedodontic Study Club.

Dr. Jeff Hays

I am Dr. Jeff Hays and started with Dentistry for Children in 1996. I grew up in Bellevue Washington, graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelors degree in Zoology and then completed a dental degree directly after.

I joined the US Navy on graduation and spent the next 13 years as a dental officer in a variety of locations around the world. Along the way, I was sent to Columbus Ohio to complete pediatric dental training at The Ohio State University. After a 4 year tour overseas, I returned to the Northwest to start private practice here in Kitsap County while continuing my naval career as a reservist for the next 8 years.

I enjoy living in the Kitsap County area and serving the families of the region. We have 4 children, two are married and on there own and two later additions from China. We enjoy outdoor activities of all types.

My personal philosophy is to treat the whole patient, not just a particular singular dental issue and that prevention is equally as important than treatment.