My name is Dr. Kim Trieu, and I teach at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. As an affiliate faculty member, I train new dentists in developing personalize and ethical patient care. You will see my passion for teaching here at North Everett Family Dental, as I take time to educate and empower each patient in their dental health.
My philosophy in dentistry is focused on patients' comfort through gentle, compassionate, and individualized care. This philosophy is coupled with advanced digital technology to help patients achieve their dental goals in a single visit.About 15% of dentists across the country are CEREC dentists, and I am proud to be one of them.
I was raised in Mukilteo and completed my Biology degree at the University of Washington.I then pursued my dental degree at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.After my doctoral studies, I entered in a Residency Program with HealthPoint community health to further my training.After residency, I joined a practice focused on cosmetic dentistry in the Greater Seattle for four years.In 2019, I was invited by Dr. Shen to join her in private practice here at North Everett Family Dental, and I am now leading the office. In addition to practicing, and teaching, I enjoy serving the community through volunteering through mobile vans and the community clinic. As an active member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Snohomish County Dental Society as well as the King County Dental Association, I have a wide network of dentist that I coordinate with to help my patients achieve personalized and effective care.I am also extremely active in Dental Advocacy, helping organize and advocate for the patients and the profession at both the local and national level. I am is also part of three study clubs and I am an elected delegate for the county society representing the voices of dental professionals.
When I am not practicing or teaching dentistry, I spend time with my husband and five children (Peter, Andrew, Christopher, Faustina, and Clare). My husband grew up on Hoyt Avenue and attended Whittier Elementary.If you dont see me at the practice or at the University of Washington, you can find my family and I at the Everett Children's Museum; reading in the local libraries, or playing outdoors at the parks.
Dr. Charmaine Bui is a Washington native born and raised in Lynnwood. She attended the University of Washington for her undergraduate studies where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She soon went on to receive her dental degree at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Bui enjoys learning and embraces the ideology of lifetime learning though continuing education and is always happy to share what she has learned to others.
Dr. Bui priorities her patients comfort while providing them with excellent patient-centered dental care. She values building meaningful relationships, educating, and working with her patients on how to best take care of them. A persons smile is very important, and Dr. Bui is dedicated to helping her patients maintain their smile!
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bui enjoys finding new cuisines to try with family and friends. And when not out and about, enjoys relaxing at home playing video games, drinking bubble tea, and obsessing over Hamilton!
Before joining the team here at North Everett Family Dental in July 2020, I worked for four years in the fertility industry as an office manager. Prior to that, I had a decade-long career in retail and hospitality management working mostly in the downtown Seattle area. I am very passionate about the positive impact compassionate dental care can have on a persons life, as I had many dental issues and underwent countless procedures as a child and teenager to fix my smile As someone whos spent hundreds of hours in the exam room chair, I empathize with dental fears and what an obstacle it can be for many to address their dental care needs! When I am not at work, I am a busy wife and mother of an incredibly active 2-year-old boy. My family and I enjoy the beach, gardening, reading together, and playing choo-choo (toy trains).