Dentistry is a unique profession, and one I am proud to be a part of. I love working with people and enjoy meeting and getting to know new patients every day while helping to improve their lives. I also enjoy working with my hands; there's an art to dentistry that I really appreciate and have fun with. Dentistry is anything but monotonous, and every day brings a new situation that challenges me and keeps me on my toes. Working with so many unique people has broadened my perspective on my own life as I learn about so many other experiences and cultures.
A native of Cincinnati, OH, I moved to the Pacific Northwest prior to junior high school. I graduated from Redmond High School and earned my bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Washington in Seattle. I completed my Doctorate of Dental Surgery and graduated with honors from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA. I have been fortunate enough to be a member of this office since 2011.
Keeping up to date on new innovations in dentistry is one of my top priorities. It enables me to be sure the care I provide is efficient and effective, as well as being as comfortable as possible. Additionally, my participation in local and national organizations, as well as a professional study club,allows me to interact with my peers in the dental community, expanding my knowledge by learning different approaches to various dental issues.
I am fortunate to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my wonderful husband Dan (even if he is a Cougar and roots for the wrong school) and kids Ava (14), Will (3) and Claire (1). We are lucky to live near our families and enjoy attempting to de-1970's our home.
I'm passionate about trying new things, whether it's a new food, new country, or meeting new people and experiencing all that this world has to offer. I enjoy traveling immensely; I'm always eager to go to new places and so far have visited 30 countries and over half of the states in the U.S. I'm a big sports fan, especially of the UW Huskies (Go Dawgs!), Seahawks, Sounders and Bengals. I have season tickets to UW football and the Seattle Sounders. I am personally quite active as well and am very involved in my CrossFit gym where I am a trainer, and I also played soccer competitively on Crossfire until college. The rest of my free time is spent with family, friends, doing crossword puzzles, reading novels and painting.
Giving back is a great feeling. It is incredible to use my specialized skills to help those in need and improve their quality of life. My dedication to the world's community has led me to Costa Rica and Nicaragua where I performed volunteer dental work in some underserved communities and orphanages. This was such an enriching experience that a few years later I visited Jamaica for a little over a week and traveled to smaller villages, doing dental work in make-shift clinics while getting to know the people and the culture in that area. For years here in Seattle I have worked part-timeat a community health center helping and treating the underserved.
Danielle was born and raised in Eugene, OR and completed her Associates of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2011. She loves meeting new patients and helping them improve their oral health. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys taking her dogs hiking or to the park. She also has a passion for traveling and experiencing different cultures around the world.
Nicole was born and raised in Yakima, WA where she graduated from hygiene school in 2008. Her passion for building personal relationships and healthcare has brought her to her career as a dental hygienist. Learning about the oral systemic link and effects of oral health ont he body drives her to look for new and exciting ways to treat and serve patients. Outside of dentistry, her hobbies include gardening, cooking and watching Seattle Seahawks football (or any Seattle sport) and playing Fantasy Football. Mostly she loves to spend time with her litle girl, Sophia, and her husband, Bobby, and exploring Edmonds and working on their 'fixer upper.'
Valery is a long time Bothell resident and has raised her family here, including her kids,Joseph and Samantha(both graduatesof Bothell High). She and her husband, Del, are very active in the community and participate in many local activities. She received her Dental Assisting Cerfication from the Lake Washington Technical Institute and has been practicing for 22 years. Valery enjoys many activities such as camping, yoga, hiking and reading, just to name a few.
Ruth was born in Bellevue and grew up on Finn Hill. In the fourth grade, she knew she wanted to be a dental assistant one day. At the age of 15, she started working for her childhood dentist. While a Junior at Juanita HS, she participated in their German exchange program and spent a semester studying in Emmerich, Germany. After she returned, she continued to work as an assistant until she moved to Japan, where she met her husband. The pending birth of their son brought them back to the PNW, where they have enjoyed living in Bothell ever since. Their sons' wife is from Colombia, so she is in the process of learning Spanish. She still enjoys practcing German and Japanese every chance she can. If she meets someone that speaks another language, her hobby is to learn a word or phrase in that language.She strongly believes in the importance of excellent dental care and keeping a healthy smile all through life.
Sarah was born in Woodinville and lives in Bothell with her family. She started at our office working at the front desk while going through dental hygiene school. After graduating, she rejoined our office as a hygienist! Sarah speaks fluent Korean and enjoys working out and going for hikes.
Nicole was born in Massachusetts and moved to the PNW at a very young age. She has worked in many different roles in the field of Dentistry for 30 years and enjoys getting to know patients and helping them better understand their dental insurance benefits. Nicole likes to spend time outdoors kayaking, hiking, skiing, swimming, gardening, and swinging in a hammock reading a good book. She and her husband of 28 years like to spend time with their cats, their grand-dog, and sneaking in as much time as they can with their two young adult children.
Carrie grew up in Milwaukee, WI and went to school at Michigan State.Carrie has worked in healthcare for the past 18 years and strives to make sure each patient feels welcomed and comfortable. She resides in Shoreline with her husband, teenage daughter, a goldendoodle , and a tuxedo kitty. She also enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with her family and cheering on the MSU Spartans.
