Pediatric dentistry provides a wonderful opportunity to impact children and parents at the earliest level, and I am excited to be a part of your familys health care. My focus is on earning the trust and confidence of your child, utilizing a compassionate and gentle chair side manner. I feel strongly that education, prevention and early detection are the keys to maintaining optimal oral health. Together we will create a fun and positive dental home that will grow with your child for years to come. ~Laura Stewart, DDS
Dr. Laura Stewart was born and raised in Mount Vernon, Washington. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biology. Dr. Laura ventured east for dental school and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. As a new dentist, she desired a meaningful way to begin her career and joined the Indian Health Service. She spent two years on a reservation in rural northern Minnesota and helped develop comprehensive care at an under-served facility. After gaining experience in both public health and private practice, Dr. Laura realized her passion for treating children and completed a pediatric dental residency at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska in 2013. Dr. Laura is delighted to make the Pacific Northwest her home again and looks forward to having a lasting effect on the dental health of children in her community and beyond.
Dr. Edward Chin is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery and specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry while concurrently completing his Masters of Science Degree.
He continues to lecture internationally on a range of topics in his specialized field of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Chin enjoys creating the most aesthetically pleasing results for all of his patients and he has a keen interest in arch development and early treatment orthodontics. Some of the expansive number of procedures that Dr. Chin is trained to do include: full mouth rehabilitation, white or silver fillings, stainless steel crowns, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, pulpotomies, pulpectomies, root canals, simple extractions, surgical extractions, space maintenance, palatal expansion, space regaining, arch development, complete orthodontics and many other services. All of the above mentioned interests have been included as a part of Dr. Chins practice focus throughout his career.
Dr. Chin is very calm and passionate about what he does and strives to be a positive influence in developing a strong dental experience for both parents and children alike. He continues to update his skills by taking multiple continuing education courses and participating in a full range of professional development that exceeds the requirements for State licensure. As a testament to Dr. Chins commitment to his professional excellence he has completed the rigorous examination process that qualifies him to be a part of a special group of Pediatric Dentists worldwide who have earned the distinction of Diplomat status with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Rosemary Chen achieved a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia then went on to graduate magna cum laude from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. During her tenure at Boston University, she was awarded the Certificate of Achievement Award in Operative Dentistry. In addition to practicing dentistry, Dr. Chen also volunteered with the Boston Special Olympics as well as numerous other local organizations. She is passionate about her patients oral health and is excited to be an integral part of the team at Apple Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Emily Johnson grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she received a Bachelors Degree in Biology at the University of Arizona in 2015. She continued her studies and received a Doctor of Medical Dentistry from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona in 2019. After dental school, Dr. Emily was passionate about learning more about providing care for pediatric patients and patients with medical and behavioral complexities. With this passion for pediatric care, Dr. Emily started her pacific northwest adventure after matching at the NYU Langone Hospital pediatric residency program in Yakima, WA. During her time in residency, she was selected to complete a supplemental training program called Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities. Through this program, and with mentorship from her on-site faculty in Yakima, Dr. Emily received extensive training on the treatment of patients with special health care needs. Dr. Emily is passionate about addressing the oral health needs for all types of pediatric patients in this beautiful area. She looks forward to providing great dental care, building positive dental experiences for your little ones, and getting to know each of you and your families.
