Genuine Smiles sees each patient as a part of a larger family or circle of friends. We believe in treating patients as such and as individuals with hopes, dreams, goals, and not just another face in the crowd. It is important to us that each patient feels a sense of belonging in our practice.
We believe that dental health is only part of ones overall health. Sometimes there are things that we may notice as part of our exam that will serve as clues to what may be going on in other parts of the body. We want to make sure that you get not only the best dental care but that you also get great overall care. We believe in interdisciplinary medicine and may suggest exploring all options for health care. If were not able to help, were dedicated to helping you find an expert who can.
We recognize that everyone has their own value system as to whats most important to them. Our goal is to provide each patient with information, so that we can collaboratively come up with a treatment plan that matches the patients goals. We strive to present the information in an accessible and easy to understand manner, perhaps even in a fun way.
The science and technology of dentistry keeps changing. These changes may provide more options and solutions for the patients. We dedicate to actively pursue continuing education opportunities and keep up with dental innovation to provide the best care for patients.
Lastly, we believe that we have been blessed with talents and passions for a reason. We plan to use those talents and passions to positively impact and influence our community through service and donating our time and resources. We hope to encourage other communities to similarly strive to improve and give back to the surrounding community.
We realize that you could have chosen any dental practice, but we are so grateful that you chose us. We are excited to create a relationship based on mutual trust and respect and to help you make changes that allow you to achieve your goals.
Dr. Jade Gan was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada and then moved to a small town in Indiana before moving to the Greater Seattle area. She attended Seattle University, where she graduated cum laude and completed a double degree in both Mathematics and General Science with Pre-Professional Specialization in addition to her Minor in Studio Art. She flew east to graduate to New York University College of Dentistry and complete a one-year residency at Nassau University Medical Center.
Dr. Gan believes it is really important for her patients to have really good experiences coming to the dentist. This can help remove one potential barrier that may prevent patients from getting much needed dental workdental fear and anxiety. Her laid back, caring, and humorous nature allows her patients to feel comfortable in the chair and open to asking any questions they may have. To help provide the best care possible, she spends several weekends taking continuing education to bring back information, techniques, and materials that can improve her patients oral health.
Dr. Gan finds it so important to give back to the community. She has spent over five years working in community health centers, serving patients who have limited access to health care. She has also donated her time and services at the Seattle King County Clinic to provide free dental care for the last four years. She also indirectly helps many other patients by teaching her fellow colleagues at the annual Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. Understanding how crucial the anesthetic portion of dental procedures are, she teaches a class on how to give local anesthetic injections comfortably to promote a more positive dental experience for all patients.
In her free time, Dr. Gan likes to spend time with her family, husband, and her little nephews. You might also find her working out at the gym, dancing like nobody's watching, running outside with her run club, or enjoying a comedy at the movies. Given the right cause, she also loves to volunteer, whether its related to dentistry or another heartfelt cause.