I love what I do, and Im proud to give our patients the highest level of dental care. I am here to help you accomplish your goals in the most caring and understanding manner possible. We pledge to treat you with the same respect and cooperation that we would want for ourselves, and to help you have good-looking, healthy teeth that will last a lifetime.
With more than 20 years of experience, it is still such a privilege to take care of patients oral health needs and provide them with excellent dental health. The maintenance or cosmetic improvements that I provide can change lives for the better, and that is what gives me personal satisfaction.
I take great pride in my profession and enjoy working with my diverse patient population to ensure the highest quality of dental care and compassion. It is very rewarding to provide the finest quality of dental treatment with a level of care and compassion that creates life-long friendships.
I continually take dental courses to educate myself on the latest information and techniques, therefore providing my patients with the most up-to-date dental treatment. As a part of my continuing studies, I have attended over 2100 hours of continuing education courses. I have been awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires 500 hours of approved continuing dental education and passing a six-hour examination.
I have practiced in the Medical Dental building for over 20 years. During this time, I have been an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Medicine, a former auxiliary faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington, and on the surgical staff of Overlake Hospital and the Westlake Surgical Center.
I grew up in Seattle, and I am proud to raise my children here. My wife, Linda, and I have a son named Bobby and a daughter named Amy. We also live with our dog, Bentley! In my spare time, I enjoy waterskiing and snow skiing, family activities, and playing racquetball.
I attended Arizona State University from 2010 to 2014, earning my Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics/Cellular and Developmental Biology. I received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
I began practicing general dentistry in Eastern Washington immediately after graduation. In December 2018, I moved back to Seattle to be closer to family. Its been an honor to be part of Aesthetic Dental Associates because of their emphasis placed on quality of care. I am proud to work with a team that delivers such excellent patient care on a daily basis.
I met my wife Andrea during our freshman year of college at Arizona State University and we moved to Seattle in 2014. When Im not in the office, I enjoy gardening, golf, cooking, outdoors activities, community events, and home brewing, I am also an avid sports fan and enjoy watching the Seahawks, Mariners, and Sounders, and am excited for our NHL team!
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
As a dental hygienist, my passion involves education and health. Its important that patients receive excellent care and are always aware of the most current dental trends in order for them to make positive health choices. I appreciate that we work with a broad spectrum of the population, young and old, and diverse backgrounds and from all over the world.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I am an outdoor enthusiast and love to travel. I have a Goldendoodle named Ziggy, who is more like my child. Cooking is very therapeutic and relaxing for me; each night, I try a new recipe. I also regularly attend hot yoga classes and love to walk with my dog.
I am married with three children and many grandkids. I love to cook, shop, do Mission Outreach for my church, and I love sports. In my free time, I love to watch sports, decorate my home, and do volunteer work at church. I have a dog named Ginger who I spoil and enjoy taking for long walks.
I have been in the dental field for over 30yearsand I love what I do. I love the feeling of how dentistry can truly change someones life for the better. It gives me great pleasure watching a personswhole life change with a new smile.
I grew up in the Kent area and traveled some with the military. I have two grown children and four grandchildren that live out of the statewhom I love to travel to and see as often as I can. Grandkids are truly a blessing.
I enjoy going to Seahawks games, watching Seattle Thunderbird hockey, and really any sports. I love to go to comedy showsas I believe laughing is the best medicine in life. I love to travel as much as possiblefrom long vacations in the sun to destinations such as Italy, to weekend getaways in Seattle.
I recently joined the Aesthetic Dental Associates team, bringing with me more than 20 years of experience in dental assisting. I graduated from the dental assisting program at Lake Washington Technical College with an Associates Degree in Dental Assisting in 1998. I also have an Associates Degree in Chemistry, and am a CPR-certified Registered Dental Assistant.
Dr. Johnson is a pleasure to work with. He is confident, funny, and can put any patient at ease. I think its fantastic that several staff members have been working with him for decades, and I look forward to being a part of such a long-standing team.
I live with my cat Baudelaire. I volunteer for Purrfect Pals Cat adoption center. I love the performing arts and have been a subscriber to the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera for many years. I also enjoy creating makeup looks to match the performances and singing various musical styles.
Im Robin, AKA Bean, Dr. Hurlimans assistant. I have been in dentistry fora number ofyears and still enjoy every aspect of working with patients to enhance their smiles! One of my favorite things to do for patientsis Zoom! Bleaching.
My hobbies include cooking, knitting, and am passionate about painting oils and pastels. Icommissionmy work throughout the halls of the Medical-Dental Building, checkit out sometime. I also dabble with pottery and sculpting, both for the office and at home.I have two parrots that I often bring to the office. You can ask to hold them on your shoulder or head. I also have an iguana (Alex), I like to take for walks in theevening after work.