Dr. Sepi Torkan is a board-certified orthodontist and loves working with children and adults. Her mission is to provide patients with the same level of care as she would deliver to her family members. Dr. Sepi and her team aim at addressing patients chief concerns and tailoring the treatment plan based on each individuals needs. Dr. Sepi utilizes braces, Invisalign or a combination of both to achieve this goal. Her main goal is giving you the smile you deserve.
Dr. Sepi has lived in California and upstate New York before she moved to the Northwest to pursue her education in Orthodontics at theUniversity of Washington. Dr. Sepi is now proud to call the beautiful Pacific Northwest her home and is proud to be a member of the local community. After working in the Southend, she is now ready to serve her local community.
Dr. Sepi and her husband both enjoy the outdoor activities tremendously; their hobbies include hiking, movies, traveling and cooking. She is a self-acclaimed dessert chef and constantly looks for new and exciting recipes. Although these hobbies occupy her time outside of the practice of dentistry, she also keeps her professional knowledge updated through numerous training courses each year.
Dr. Sepi is a board-certified orthodontist and a member of American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontics and Washington State Dental Association. She has published over 15 scientific papers in the worlds most prestigious orthodontic journals. She is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists and is a peer reviewer at the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to become a board certified orthodontist. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.
Anna is a Woodinville native. She went to Woodinville High school and received her formal dental assisting training at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Anna worked as a dental assistant for a few years before she started working as our front desk / financial coordinator.
Becky is a Woodinville native. Becky received her formal dental assisting degree from Lake Washington school. Beckys mom worked as an orthodontic dental assistant for several years and Becky followed her moms footsteps. She loves working with kids and is a joy to work with.
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a year ago
I'm not getting paid to say this but I must say my orthodontics journey was so much smoother because of Dr. Sepi and her staffs. My case was quite complex as I had underbite, shifted midline, hidden tooth on top of some root canal treated teeth. I was feeling skeptical because they changed doctor and Dr. Sepi doesn't advertise herself and her degrees like many other doctors do. However, I'm so glad I chose her for the following reasons: 1. Dr. Sepi never overpromise anything but she over delivers. My treatment was initially going to take 24 months but I saw wonderful results in the span of a couple of weeks (vary by person). In 10 months, I was already happy with the result. Never trust a doctor who promises short treatment with Invisalign without looking at your age and the complexity your teeth. 2. iSmile charged the lowest fee out of all the clinics I had consultation with. They also do TAD for you in the clinic which nowhere else could when I asked. 3. Dr. Sepi is easily reachable over the weekends and patiently explains what to do when something goes wrong. They're very accommodating and flexible as well if you ever want to take your braces off for important events, dental treatments, or simply want to switch to clear braces. 4. The staffs here are super nice and welcoming. I love the friendly vibe in the office and always feel happy to come to my appointments and not scared. If you're debating whether to get braces or not, it's really worth the sacrifice and investment in my opinion and will make you a more confident person.
ej cooney
a year ago
awesome and inclusive staff ! Highly recommended for kids and teens.
Chelsea
a year ago
Best experience to date.
Kennedy Greenstein
a year ago
Friendly staff and well taken care of
Paul Dillon
a year ago
Dr. Sepi and her team are fantastic and fun to work with and gave me a great smile with Invisalign treatment. I'm really happy with my results!
Belkys Melero
a year ago
Dr Sepi is awesome, profesional, and such a pleasure to be under her care
Francis Inouie Banaria
a year ago
Great team!
Griffin Rosenberg
a year ago
The staff are incredibly welcoming and nice. The whole experience was explained really well and it felt really casual and low pressure. My teeth look much better than they did at the start. Over all I would come back if I needed.
Cindy
a year ago
Best orthodontics experience ever!! Dr.Sepi and the staffs are super welcoming and sincere. I go every month to get my braces tightened, and they always make sure I'm satisfied and comfortable. Highly recommend to get your braces done at Dr.Sepi's office!!
Serene Stambaugh
a year ago
I lucked out and got an appointment same day as my dentist appointment due to a cancelation. I appreciated her up front honesty on my situation. She did not try to convince me to hurry up and get braces again. Instead, she offered to contact the periodontist I had consulted with to help me understand his plan better and see what my options are at this point.
Rachel Needham
a year ago
Always on time and wonderfully friendly, efficient staff!
Vinod Taneja
a year ago
I am taking the treatment for my kid and I must say I am more than 100% satisfied with the treatment and with the doctor and the staff. They are so nice and friendly and give full attention to the patient. My kid broke his braces couple of times but they fixed/replaces it with charging me extra. I really appreciate their professionalism. - Vinod Taneja
sara beth Shores
2 years ago
Dr. Sepi is the best. She explains each process in layman's terms, and is honest and positive. I've had some mouth trauma resulting in fear of dental work and her patience and kindness have all but eliminated my anxiety. While I'm in the office, I can hear her explaining orthodontist procedures to kids, and she very upbeat and informative. I've called the office with concerns about my braces, and she has always personally called me back and explained her answers. Her staff is as friendly and professional as she is. A+++ for iSmile
Marwa Tag
2 years ago
Very welcoming, informative, kind and specially with kids.
Carol Oday
2 years ago
Had a great experience with Dr. Sepi at iSmile Redmond office. As someone who has always had high anxiety about dentists, I recommend this office. Had to have invisalign for myself as an adult to correct my bite issues affecting my teeth. The payment plan worked out well for me as my insurance didn't cover any of it. Flexible office hours for Redmond being open late Mondays (was able to go to appt after work) or early Tuesdays.
Kenna Benna
2 years ago
Best ortho out there!!
Kennedy Greenstein
2 years ago
Friendly staff and well taken care of
Lucia Beatty
2 years ago
Everybody who works here is so kind, professional, and helpful!
Leo Neer
2 years ago
I've been working my way through Invisalign treatment and it always brightens my day to come in for check-ins. The staff are all very kind and fun to be around. They never keep me waiting for long and ensure that my treatment goes smoothly despite any hiccups on my end.
Stu Adler
2 years ago
Fantastic Ortho clinic, great with kids, makes ortho fun.
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