As my patient, you are not just another set of teeth; you are another conversation, another story, another friendship. By knowing who you are, I can know what your teeth mean to you, and this is where dentistry begins.

Dr. Birrer was born and raised in Southern California. He took after his father, a jack-of-all-trades, fixing things around the house and working on cars and other crafts. In doing so, he discovered the joys of hard work with his hands, which initially led him to dentistry. When not restoring smiles, Dr. Birrer enjoys watching independent films and exploring local cuisine with his wife, Katherine.

Dr. Marder has been working in biomedical dentistry for over 30 years. His philosophy is that each person who entrusts their care to deserves his best. I hope to treat each individual with compassion and love, taking into account their general health interplay, their personal bio-compatibility, and their desires and values. In every way I can, I hope to identify a cause before treating a symptom. In this way, I hope to touch each person in a meaningful way.

Dr. Marder is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Environmental Dental Association, Holistic Dental Association, American Orthodontic Society, American Academy for Functional Orthodontics, and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His special interests are in Craniofacial Development (assisting the growing skull and cranium), Treating Sleep Disorders being aware of the airway (apnea, snoring), Facial Pain treating TMJ and headache issues, Dental Implants (introducing non-metal implants), and holistic care.

On September 14th, Mitch and Carla welcomed their first grandchild to the family! Dr. Marder is currently providing dental care on a limited basis with a highly variable work schedule. Please call for details.

Dr. Rubin is one of this areas pioneers in mercury safe dentistry, abandoning the use of mercury amalgam (silver) dental fillings in 1980. One of the early members of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), he has served in various offices and on its Board of Directors for several years, helping to see it grow into one of the worlds leading authoritative bodies in the area of mercury and other toxins in dentistry. Dr. Rubin was honored as a Fellow of the IAOMT in 1992, and a Master of the IAOMT in 2007. Dr. Rubin is also a charter member of the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists. In 2009, Dr. Rubin co-founded New Directions Dentistry, a company dedicated to teaching dentists nationwide how to practice mercury safe dentistry.

With a special interest in the environmental effects of dental amalgam mercury, Dr. Rubin has lectured across the country and published research on this subject. His was the first office in Washington State (and one of the first in the country) to install a mercury capturing system to prevent waste amalgam-mercury from leaving the dental office waste stream, over a fifteen ago. As of July of 2003, all King County dental offices are now required to have such equipment. In 1997, Dr. Rubin was honored as Runner-Up for the Governors Award for Pollution Prevention, and won the Puget Sound Waste Information Networks Award for Environmental Achievement. He was the first, and one of the few dental offices to receive Envirostars highest 5-star rating. Dr. Rubin has appeared and testified before informational hearings by King County Board of Health and the Washington State Senate Committee on Health and Long Term Care.

After 46 years of service and advocacy in biological dentistry, Dr. Rubin hangs up his handpiece and loupes to focus on dental education, magic, lucid dreaming, and being a grandfather. Were proud to announce Dr. Rubins retirement and will closely follow his ongoing efforts in educating the next generation of naturopathic doctors!

Dr. Cao is a recent transplant to the Seattle area. Although born and raised in Southern California, she earned her doctorate degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. She returned to Southern California where she completed Invisalign certification and a General Practice Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where her training included implant restorations and cosmetics. She holds memberships to various dental associations and study clubs. She also enjoys volunteering her time at free clinic days and mission trips to other countries. Dr. Cao believes that every patient should be treated to her fullest potential taking into consideration all their desires, capabilities, and sensitivities to devise the most appropriate and individualized treatment plan.

Dr. Malouf graduated from the top-ranked University of Michigan Dental School, he then served as a dentist in the Air Force, followed by a number of years in private practice. Now with over 2300 hours of advanced training across all recognized dental specialties, he offers his patients a diverse variety of collaborative treatment options with a focus on biological dentistry and holistic therapies. His research has been presented at national and international conferences and has been life changing for many of his patients. Dr. Malouf is a family man and a proud father of four talented children. Together they enjoy music, climbing, hiking, running, bicycling, cooking, gardening, and the magnificent Northwest outdoors!

Dr. Short specializes in general dentistry with a focus in alternative techniques for reducing and managing dental anxiety. She completed her doctorate and certificate in Public Health at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the Lutheran Medical Center . Dedicated to providing comprehensive and holistic care to her patients, Dr. Short completed her certification in Wholistic Kinesiology (WK, a holistic practice that uses muscle testing to address all areas of whole body health). She has always strongly pursued whole body wellness and optimization, which brought her to her passion for the emotion element in health and healing, culminating in her expertise as an Advanced Consciousness Kinesiologist.

Dr. Short was raised in a commercial fishing family in Southeast Alaska. After competing in collegiate basketball for the Lower Columbia College Lady Red Devils, she completed her undergraduate studies in general sciences at Western Washington University. After dental school, working for the Indian Health Services in Arizona for four years and two years of extensive travel and work, she was drawn back to the Pacific Northwest. She loves to travel, immerse herself in new cultures, explore worldly and local cuisine, learn new skills, enhance consciousness, attempt outdoors and water adventures/sports, and continue to commercial fish with her family.

Dr. Short strives to ensure an individualized and optimal dental experience to each of her patients by combining her passions of emotion/energy work, muscle testing and whole body health with the dental profession.

Dr. Ko graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine, with degrees in Computer Engineering and Biological Sciences. He then went on to pursue his Doctorate of Dentistry at Tufts University (DMD). While in dental school he was awarded Excellence in Undergraduate Periodontics from the Northeastern Society of Periodontists. Dr. Ko practiced in California for three years before moving to Washington where he completed his periodontology training at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (MSD). He is a current member of the Academy of Periodontology and has completed his formal board certification. When not working in private practice, he enjoys teaching dental students and serves as an affiliate faculty at University of Washington.

Dr. Kos life outside of dentistry includes participating with his wife and dog in all the great outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer such as running, kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking in the numerous trails nearby. When time allows, he loves to travel and experience different cultures and cuisines.

Hi Im Emily! I grew up in Oregon, and received my Bachelors Degree in Biology at the University of Oregon. I moved to Washington in 2007 and attended Shoreline Community College to receive my Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. I went into dental hygiene because I, myself, have dental anxiety. I want to help others overcome this common phobia and have a comfortable and fearless experience. I am passionate about treating the body as a whole, educating you and working with you to reach your goals. Together we can achieve greatness! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons. We can often be found skiing down the slopes or reeling in our catch of the day on the beautiful Puget Sound!

Hi Im Rus! After being a dental assistant for several years my desire to grow in dentistry led me to Shoreline Community College where I have completed the Dental Hygiene program and joined Integrative Dentistry. Its my desire to help you improve and maintain your oral health by providing needed periodontal services and educating you on a personal level. I really enjoy seeing patients who have dental fear, anxiety, or just want a gentle approach.

Hi Im Lydia! Im from Bellingham and received my Dental Hygiene certification at Bellingham Technical College. I moved to the area in March 2020 and have been enjoying exploring the local beaches, lakes, and mountains.

I moved here from Bellingham to attend Shoreline Community Colleges Dental Hygiene program. I decided to stay after graduation because of my new found love for the community in my area. I have a son whom I enjoy taking out on adventures such as hiking, snowboarding, camping, biking, and road trips to neighboring states. My lifes motto is, Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail (Emerson).

As your hygienist, I strive to make you feel at ease with maximum comfort in each experience with me, and work with you to create an individualized plan towards wellness. My hope is that you leave the office feeling well taken care of and excited to have gained a new skill or piece of information to help continue the journey towards a healthy state of being!

Consistent with the holistic care and biologic safety of our treatments, at Integrative Dentistry, we advocate for our environment by working in a setting designed to respect and conserve our earths natural resources. Our office was designed to represent an eco-friendly environment consistent with our healthy approach! This means our leading Holistic Dentist in Seattle also takes seriously the biological/environmental safety of every treatment, every material, the daily practices, as well as the office itself.

Newly remodeled, our ultra-modern facility is located in the Northgate area of Seattle. Many materials used in construction were influenced by the LEED certification system and Environmental Home Store in Seattle (now closed) to foster a green environment and provide chemically/environmentally-sensitive patients a reaction-free experience. We have been told by many chronic fatigue and chemically sensitive (MCS) patients that the place smells clean and they experience no reactions when coming to our office. We ask that all who enter our office refrain from wearing any fragrances out of respect for those more sensitive people.

A tremendous amount of thought went into the details of our office to inspire a healthful and harmonious patient environment. Elements such as soothing live plants, full spectrum lighting, low VOC paints, eco-friendly bamboo flooring, non-outgassing linseed coatings, and top-of-the-line air and water filtration systems, add an ambiance of refreshment and relaxation to the healthful space we have created for you, our patients. Materials used to support our environmental build out include but are not limited to:

The treatments, materials, and technologies used in our build-out were hand-selected to fulfill our desire to give you the safest, environmentally friendly, highest quality, best bio-compatible dental care available. We are also proud to feature the following cutting edge technologies:

Amazing. Thorough. Did tests and mentioned issues that my other dentists didnt even know about. All dentists should be like Integrative Dentistry. If you're not going here, you're not getting the best care.

Very accommodating & kind. I really appreciated that the dentist was willing to take the time to make sure all my questions were satisfied even though they were late getting out because of me. The receptionist even helped me find an organic restaurant in the area. Good people work here

Watched Root Cause on Netflix and realized I needed to see a holistic dentist. They found everything in that documentary that a regular dentist would not find, including hidden infections. I feel confident that I am in good hands. They are on the same page as me about whole body health.