Dr. Thelen was born and raised in Tacoma Wa. He attended Bellarmine Prep and graduated from Clover Park High School in Lakewood, Wa. Dr. Thelen attended Western Washington University and the University of Washington where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1982. Dr. Thelen graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1986 and has been practicing in Federal way for over 30 years. Dr. Thelen is a member of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, the Washington State Dental Association , the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Dental Hygiene/Periodontal Health While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.

Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. The ability to do so is extremely important in being able to treat any issues prior to them becoming a major irreversible problem.

Certain lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the health of tissues and your overall health in the mouth. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, make sure to get regular screenings when you visit the dentist.

Often there is plaque and tartar that accumulates below the gum line. In this scenario, we will clean and smooth this area with special instruments to ensure that the area is completely spotless. If this area is not kept clean the entire area can become irritated with the bacteria that resides in the tartar and plaque. It's very important to have your dentist check this area if you have bleeding during brushing.