J. Francis Yoon, DDSA true advocate for healthy teeth and confident smiles, Dr. J. Francis Yoon is committed to enhancing patients self-esteem and winning their trust with impeccable, patient-oriented care. Redefining quality dentistry by truly paying attention to her patients needs, Dr. Yoon strives to give the patients the most beautiful smile while optimizing their oral health. Her attention to detail and devotion to clinical excellence often means the difference between ordinary dentistry and extraordinary dental care. Clinical dentistry comes natural to her because ever since a child, she excelled at working with her hands, and her fine motor skills still prove to be an invaluable asset especially in treating all the complex root canal cases.She is originally from Seoul, Korea, but grew up in New York City. She obtained bachelors degrees in English/general literature and biology and a masters degree in molecular biology before attending New York University College of Dentistry. After graduating, she joined a group practice in Sun City, Arizona, but eventually moved to Washington in 2003. While working as an associate dentist, she set up the start-up Sammamish dental practice for her husband to run. She is certified in conscious sedation, as well as in advanced cardiovascular life support. Over the years, she has also completed over 350 hours in continuing dental education with a strong focus in root canal treatments.She believes that the most important aspect of dentistry, or anything for that matter, is quality and integrity, and striving to treat everyone as you would like to be treated. Currently, she lives in Bellevue with her husband and her two boys, Matthew and David. When shes not doing dentistry, she helps run the business end of their dental practice while taking care of her kids. For leisure, she loves reading, crocheting, knitting, cooking, and enjoying life with her family.