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Dr. Christine Wu graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Wu worked in a private dental practice in North Seattle before becoming a practice owner in Snoqualmie. She now works with her husband, Dr. Christopher Shyue. She has experiences working with patients from all ages and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Her genuine and kind spirit is well-liked by both her current and previous patients.
Dr. Wu is an avid sports fan as she enjoys watching and playing basketball, tennis, and swimming. Dr. Wu also appreciates the fine arts. She has been playing piano since she was 5 and also played clarinet and tenor saxophone during her school years. She loves to travel and would love to hear your memorable travel stories and/or recommendations on where she should visit next!
Dr. Christopher Shyue is a Seattle native and a triple University of Washington (UW) Husky: he completed his dental education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, received a double degree in Biology (Bachelor of Science) and Economics (Bachelor of Arts), and also attended several courses as a high school Running Start student.
Dr. Shyue is passionate about the positivity that dentistry brings, including increased confidence, improvements in overall health and quality of life. As a dental student, he volunteered extensively in providing care to patients in underserved communities. He received the Exemplary Service Award from UW School of Dentistrys Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity for his leadership and service. As a dentist, he continues to engage in community service regularly. Dr. Shyue has extensive experiences in community health settings. During dental school, he completed an externship with Indian Health Service at Blackfeet Community Hospital in Browning, Montana and a second externship with Community Health Care at Lakewood Family Dental Clinic in Lakewood, Washington. After dental school, Dr. Shyue worked as a general dentist at Columbia Valley Community Health in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Shyue feels extremely fortunate to be a part of these amazing organizations. Through these experiences, he learned important lessons in clinical proficiency, patient care, team building, and office management. He continues to advance his training and strive for excellence through various continuing education courses. Dr. Shyue received several awards during his time at the UW School of Dentistry, including the Ozar-Hasegawa Dental Ethics Award sponsored by the American Society for Dental Ethics, the Dental Practice Administration Award, and the Academy of Dental Materials Award.
Dr. Shyue spent a part of his childhood in Taiwan, where he became fluent in Mandarin (Chinese) and Taiwanese. In high school, he took two years of Japanese, but he is embarrassed to admit that he can hardly introduce himself in Japanese now. He also regrets not learning more Spanish when he worked at Columbia Valley Community Health, as more than half of his patients spoke Spanish. Outside of work, Dr. Shyue enjoys road cycling and trains for long-distance riding events, including Seattle to Portland (STP) and Ride from Seattle to Vancouver to Party (RSVP) with Cascade Cycling Club. He also loves traveling, learning about different cultures, and enjoying regional gastronomy.
Office Manager Junie started her dental career as a dental assistant over 20 years ago. Subsequently, she transitioned to the front office where she continues to utilize her dental knowledge and experience. June enjoys getting to know our patients and establishing long-term relationship with them; she also enjoys helping patients with their dental insurance questions, so that they can get the most from their dental coverage. In her free time, Junie enjoys painting, which gives her a sense of fulfillment by expressing herself on canvas. She also likes sewing, knitting, and making crafts. Also, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, especially her two wonderful sons.
Registered Dental Assistant Kyley is new to the field of dentistry. She is training to work at the front office and also assist with dental procedures. She is very excited to learn all she can and gain experience in this field. Kyley was born and raised in the Snoqualmie Valley and lives in North Bend. In her free time, she enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, baking, and making crafts.
Registered Dental Assistant Rachel is new to the world of dentistry. She is training to work at the front desk and assist with dental procedures. She graduated with a bachelors degree in Anthropology and in Theatre from Pacific Lutheran University, and is pursuing an education in pathology. She is excited to learn all she can at the dental office. She was born and raised in Ravensdale. Every summer, she volunteers as a camp counselor at a camp for children with diabetes. When shes not at work, she enjoys going to the beach, painting, singing, playing games, and hanging out with her friends all over the Seattle area.