Dr. Soleil loves being a part of the Woodinville community! A Philadelphia native, she moved to Washington for her orthodontic training and is now happy to call the Pacific Northwest her home. You could say that dentistry is almost genetic for Dr. Soleil both of her parents are orthodontists in Philadelphia and New Jersey; her sister, Asya, is a dental hygienist in New York City; and her husband, Michael, is a periodontist in Tacoma and Puyallup, WA. Dr. Soleil was inspired to become an orthodontist from a very young age and has followed her dream ever since.
Dr. Soleil achieved the highest possible level of training including 4 years of dental school, 2.5 years of Orthodontic residency, and an 18-month fellowship in Craniofacial Orthodontics before entering private practice. She currently teaches a cleft lip/palate and pediatric sleep apnea clinic in the Graduate Orthodontic Department at the University of Washington and is affiliated with the Puget Sound Cleft Team. Her research and lecturing focus on orthodontic interventions for pediatric sleep apnea and advancements in cleft and craniofacial care. For fun, she enjoys traveling to see family and spending time on the water, wakeboarding, and kiteboarding!
College (Anthropology major): University of Pennsylvania Dental School: University of Pennsylvania Orthodontics Residency: University of Washington Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship: Seattle Childrens Hospital
Dr. Roberts is a three-time graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelors degree in 1972, his DMD degree in 1976, and a Certificate in Orthodontics in 1978. Dr. Roberts became board certified in 1993 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
For eight years, Dr. Roberts was an Associate Professor in the Department of Graduate Orthodontics at Temple Universitys Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, where he taught and mentored dozens of dentists in their pursuit of careers as orthodontists.
Dr. Roberts has authored and published articles in orthodontic literature and lectured internationally for over 30 years. He is a former President of the Mercer Dental Society, where he was the Program Chairman for a decade and continues to serve as their websiteeditor.
Dr. Soleil loves being a part of the Woodinville community! APhiladelphia native, she moved to Washington for her orthodontic training and is now happy to call thePacific Northwest her home. You could say that dentistry is almost genetic for Dr. Soleil both of her parents are orthodontists;her sister,Asya, is a dental hygienist; and her husband, Michael, is a periodontist. Dr. Soleil wasinspired to become anorthodontist from a very young age and hasfollowedher dream ever since!
Dr. Soleil achieved the highest possible level oforthodontictraining before entering private practice, including 4 years of dental school, 2.5 years of Orthodontic residency, American Board of Orthodontics Certification, and an 18-month fellowship in Craniofacial Orthodontics with a focus onorthodontic treatment for cleft lip and palate, craniofacial syndromes, patients with special needs and pediatric sleep apnea. She is an Affiliate Faculty member in the Graduate Department of Orthodontics at the University of Washington and is alsoaffiliated with the Puget Sound Cleft Lip and Palate Team. She has lectured bothlocallyandnationally to many orthodontic, dental, and sleep specialty groups on avariety of orthodontic and sleep apnea topics.
When shes not thinking ortalking about teeth, Dr. Soleilenjoystraveling to see family and friends. A former collegiate water polo player, shes all aboutwater sports wakeboarding, kiteboarding, surfing, boating, swimming you name it! You might notice the water theme when you visit the office!
Dr. Bill is a three-time graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelors degree in 1972, his DMD degree in 1976, and a Certificate in Orthodontics in 1978. Dr. Bill became board certified in 1993 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
For eight years, Dr. Bill was an Associate Professor in the Department of Graduate Orthodontics at Temple Universitys Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, where he taught and mentored dozens of dentists in their pursuit of careers as orthodontists.
Dr. Bill has authored and published articles in orthodontic literature and lectured internationally for over 30 years. He is a former President of the Mercer Dental Society, where he was the Program Chairman for a decade and continues to serve as their websiteeditor.
Dr. Yelena was born in Ukraine and moved to the States at a young age where she grew up very close to Woodinville! She attended the University of Washington for college and then completed her dental training at the University of California, Los Angeles, before finally returning home tothe University of Washington for her advancedOrthodontics Residency training.
Dr. Yelenais passionate about providing personalized care to each patient and creating long-lasting, beautiful smiles.She loves exploring the outdoors, traveling to visit family, and spending time with her husband and daughter, Gabriella.
Gail started her orthodontic career in 1992 as a scheduling receptionist and quickly advanced into taking record, lab work and eventually assisting before moving into treatment coordinating. She is always looking forward to interacting with patients and the families. Helping put anxious young minds at rest is her specialty. She is confident in explaining all aspects of the orthodontic treatment plans from simple tocomplex.
Julie, our Financial Coordinator, joined the Soleil Orthodontics team in 2018. She is the friendly face you will get to know when reviewing the contract for orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, figuring out insurance benefits, determining out-of-pocket costs, and making payment arrangements. Julie isnt all business, however. Shes proud to be part of a dental office that focuses on making the orthodontic experience as fun and relaxed as possible. I like seeing patients transformations over the course of orthodontic treatment. Our staff cares about our patients and their treatment. We want every visit to be a positive experience.
Megan plays many roles in the office! She attended North Shore Dental Assisting Academy and began as a clinical assistant at Soleil Orthodontist. She then moved to the front desk where her assisting background helps her to be an excellent Patient and Scheduling Coordinator. I really enjoy orthodontics and love seeng our patients at each visit. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and son. I also enjoy all things chocolate and crafting! Its so nice to come to work every day in such a happy and relaxed environment. I look forward to seeing you in the office and working with you throughout your treatment!
As an orthodontic assistant, Michele works closely with Dr. Soleil, helping with all orthodontic treatments and monthly adjustments. She prioritizes the patient-practice relationship, making the lengthy braces journey easier and more pleasant for children, teens, and adults alike. It is her goal to make everyone in the orthodontists chair feel comfortable, relaxed, and informed.Dr. Soleil is an exceptional doctor and treats our patients with respect. I amproud to work alongside a respected orthodontist and assist in the development of beautiful new smiles. My favorite part of the job is working with our patients and seeing the awesome results of their treatment. I love watching patients smiles transform into perfect smiles.
