Dr. Petrini is proud to carry on the family tradition of dentistry. He comes from a previous practice in the San Francisco Bay Area where he was a partner with a successful prosthodontic group. Dr. Petrini has specialty training in the surgical placement of implants. His training also includes implant crowns and implant-assisted dentures. He excels in the fabrication of conventional dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and bridges, as well as all other aspects of prosthodontic therapy.
Though a native of California, Dr. Petrini is proud to call Washington home now, along with his wife of 16 years and their five children. He attended the University of the Pacific in San Francisco for his dental degree and received specialty training in prosthodontics and implant surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He earned a masters degree in oral biology from George Washington University. Dr. Petrini received his board certification in prosthodontics from the American Board of Prosthodontics and is a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, an achievement few prosthodontists obtain.
Outside of work, Dr. Petrini enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with his family. He is an avid cyclist, hiker, and outdoorsman. An Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, he continues to give back to scouting by volunteering his time in many different capacities.
Following Dr. Schmidts well-deserved retirement, Dr. Petrini is committed to carrying on our legacy of patient care and clinical excellence, and he looks forward to earning your trust and confidence as he restores your smile!
Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Schlam was drawn to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest to settle with her family and provide exceptional dentistry. Dr. Schlam was born and raised in Upstate New York. She completed her undergraduate studies at Hobart & William Smith Colleges where she had the opportunity to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark as well as take coursework ranging from chemistry to sculptural art. She obtained her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts where she met her husband, Dr. Mark Schlam. Here, they were selected to participate on a mission trip, where they traveled to rural regions of the Dominican Republic and provided dental services to local communities in need.
Dr. Schlam completed her specialty training in prosthodontics andobtained her masters degree in oral biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During herresidencyshe also gained extensive experience in both the surgical placement and restoration ofdentalimplants.Professionally Dr. Schlamis passionate about continuing to understand the physical and emotional impact of dental prostheseson her patients today and in their futures. She enjoys analog and digital treatment modalities and is eager to find new ways to incorporate virtual surgical planning techniques. Dr. Schlam understands how her ability to communicate clearly and frequently with colleagues creates great success in patient care and provides patients with an exceptional experience.
Outside of work, Dr. Schlam spends most of her time adventuring the outdoors with her family through hiking, mountain biking, and water sports. She enjoys sharing her love for nature with her two young children by finding new insects and animals in the exciting ecosystem of the Puget Sound. She also has an artistic side and enjoys abstract painting and sculptural design.
Like Dr. Petrini, Dr. Schlam is eager to continue the practices reputation of clinical excellence and patient-focused care. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you restore your confidence with a beautiful smile!
We pride ourselves on providing excellence in personalized dental care and services. Our entire team is dedicated to treating you as a unique individual and creating a safe environment to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Our in-house, on-site dental laboratory is a key asset one that very few dental and specialty offices offer. Our highly skilled and trained lab technicians enable us to fashion exceptionally accurate and beautiful appliances.