We know that going to the dentist is not something that most people look forward to. We will do our best to make your visit a pleasant one by listening and addressing to your concerns, answering your questions, not rushing you, treating you like family, and never proceed with any procedures without your consent. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience a pleasant one.
As a computer engineer, Dr. Jean-Paul Banh was part of the original design team for the Intel Pentium IV through the Intel Core i7. He understands and appreciates the use of technology. His love of technology allows him to stay in touch with the latest cutting edge dental techniques and technology. His engineering background also enables him to use technology to enhance patients' experience at the dental office.
His practice is all digital. You do not have to fill out any paperworks. We uses digital Xray sensors for immediate images and minimal radiation. We also have a digital 3D scan to enable us better visualize your tooth during extraction and/or root canals. We also use digital 3D scan to make a surgical guide for dental implants. This decreases the discomfort and pain for patients while increasing the accuracy and safety during implant placement. We also use the leading and best dental equipments, such as Morita Root ZX, Dentsply Cavitron, Dentsply dual calamus, W&H Implant motor, and etc. All operatories are equipped with an intra-oral camera and large monitor screen to educate patients about their teeth.
He also wants to use his technical knowledge to educate, improve, and promote oral health. He has created many dental programs. All of his dental programs are free to download, and have all been well received by users worldwide. During his spare time, he is working on creating more programs. Simply click on the links below to download the applications.
Dr. Jean-Paul Banh is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Prior to his dental education, he graduated from the nationally acclaimed Computer Engineering Department at the University of Washington. He worked at Intel as a microprocessor design engineer and tech lead. During his tenure, he designed numerous microprocessors (from Pentium 4 to the Core i7) and received many departmental and divisional awards for innovation and leadership.
He decided to go back to school and follow his dream of becoming a dentist. He got accepted to some of the most prestigious dental schools, such as UCSF and UW. He decided to remain a husky. During dental school, Dr. Banh was elected by the student body to be the Class Vice President. He was selected by the Dean of the dental school to be a member of the Clinical Systems Task Force, which was charged with revamping clinical education and patient treatment. He led the outreach program at the Union Gospel Mission Dental clinic, which provides free dental care to the homeless population of Seattle. He was the recipient of many dental awards and scholarships, including the Charles V Callihan Memorial Scholarship, Donald E. Compaan Service Scholarships, and Psi Omega Scholarships. He also took many electives, including Honors Perio, Advanced Endo, Tucker Gold, Gold Foils, Internal Medicine, Conscious Sedation, and Oral Surgery. He is an strong advocate for continuous learning, expanding dental knowledge, and improving skill sets. Since graduating, he has taken courses on orthodontics, implantology, sedation, oral surgery, sleep apnea, radiology, botox, and more.
Dr. Banh is passionate about promoting good dental health and increasing access to quality and affordable dental care. He strives to build a long and trusting relationship with his patients, and provides honest advice and great quality dental care. He and his staff are committed to addressing every patient's concerns and anxieties while fostering a pressure-free environment where patients feel stress-free, cared for, and at ease.
Dr. Banh likes to educate not only patients but future dentists. He is an affiliate instructor at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He also supervises dental students at the Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic and other UW related community dental outreach programs.