Dr. Kim was born in South Korea and came to the United States to study abroad in 1991. Although she originally planned to be a chemist, her interest in the healthcare field led her to become a dentist. She lives in Seattle with her family. Her husband works at the University of Washington and Childrens Hospital. Her two boys and a girl make sure that she is constantly busy and happy. Dr. Kim feels that balance is important in life. When she can find the time, she enjoys doing yoga and making sourdough bread. [Dr. Kims Resum].
Dr. Mateo was born in Vancouver BC Canada and raised in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington where he earned a degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. He then continued his education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, obtaining his Dental doctoral degree. Dr. Mateo enjoys travelling, trying new restaurants, going to sporting events, and listening to live music.
Linda was born and raised in New Jersey, moved to Seattle with her husband in 1981, and has worked in this office since 1983. The longstanding relationships she has built with our patients make her job especially rewarding. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, yoga, and walking her dog. Currently, she is retired as of August 2021.
Michelle joined our team in 2007 and is a graduate from the Dental Hygiene program at Shoreline Community College. She enjoyed growing up as a patient at this office and is thrilled to be back as part of our team! Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She loves going home to her husband, 4 kids and their 3 dogs and 3 cats.
Maria, a Seattle native, joined our hygiene team in February 2016. She graduated from the University of Washington and from the Dental Hygiene program at Shoreline Community College. Outside of work, she enjoys making pizza and hiking with her husband and son.
Natalie first joined our office in 2015 as a Patient Care Coordinator at the front desk while working on her pre-requisites for dental hygiene school. She received her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from Lake Washington Institute of Technology and is happy to be back at our office. When shes not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, baking gardening, swimming, running, hiking, going to concerts. She has a Goldendoodle named Jude the Dood and three cats named Sweet Lou, Karma, and Roo.
Shaylene joined our office late Summer of 2015. Shaylene was born and raised Lynnwood, WA. Besides being one of our dental assistants she is also a licensed Cosmetologist. Shaylene loves to spend time outdoors such as camping, fishing and traveling with her husband and son.