Dr. Aaron Kelly grew up in the small town of Cashmere, Washington where he was heavily involved in his community from a young age. He was well known for his love of football, basketball, and track until he graduated Cashmere High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1986. Dr. Kelly chose to attend the University of Washington for his undergraduate degree where he majored in Pre-Medical Studies. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1993 with his Doctoral in Dental Surgery, Dr. Kelly decided to move back to the valley and has been here at Wenatchee Dental ever since.
Dr. Kelly is passionate about providing patients with the best dental treatment possible, and has spent countless hours in continuing education, seminars, and study clubs in order to do so. Dr. Kelly specializes in implants, is Pinhole Surgery Certified, and his expertise is evident in all of his cosmetic procedures. Dr Kelly is a member of the American Dental Association, the Washington Dental Association, North Central District Dental Society, and the North Central Washington Implant Study Club. Some of the things Dr. Kelly loves most about his job are the relationships he is able to create with his patients, exceeding patients expectations through his work, and the mix of art, science, and now technology within dentistry. When he is not at the office, Dr. Kelly enjoys hunting, fishing, running, hiking, and spending time with his wife Suzanne, and their children Grace, Lauren, and Mac.
The privilege of caring for those around us is not something we take lightly here at Wenatchee Dental, and we take great pride in the work we do to create a professional, creative, and calming environment to provide you the best dental experience. Dr. Kelly is honored to be trusted with you and your familys health and looks forward to meeting and coming alongside you in your journey to achieve your perfect smile.
Dr. Ruston Edwards grew up in Alberta, Canada where throughout school was heavily involved in judo, scouting, and golfing. After graduating high school, Dr. Edwards made the decision to attend Weber State University to pursue an undergraduate degree in Chemistry. He graduated with honors in Doctoral Dental Surgery in 2006 from Ohio State University and started at Wenatchee Dental that same summer.
Dr. Edwards loves the process of cultivating relationships with his patients and partnering with them in their journey towards optimal oral health. Specializing in Dental Sleep Medicine, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, and Botox, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care, and has proven his dedication in the time he chooses to spend sharpening his skills through continuing education courses as well as study groups. Dr. Edwards is a member of the American Dental Association, the Washington Dental Association, North Central Washington Implant Study Club, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Edwards is an avid outdoors-man and enjoys spending time with his wife Noelle and their four children Evelyn, Garrett, Ruby, and Jude. Youre most likely to find him out on the boat wake-surfing, running an ultra-marathon, or traveling somewhere new.
We understand that no two patients are the same, and Dr. Edwards is committed to providing personal, beautiful, and long-lasting results to all your dental needs. Be it a simple filling or a complete smile makeover, Dr. Edwards guarantees results that are backed by the latest dental technology, custom to each patients needs, and sure to make you smile.
Dr. Nelson was born and raised in Chelan where he developed a strong appreciation for the beauty of North Central Washington. He graduated from Chelan High School as Salutatorian in 2006. Following high school, he received his undergraduate degree from Whitworth University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Biochemistry and Spanish. Dr. Nelson began his Dental School training at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and graduated with honors in June 2015. Upon completion of his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he accepted a one-year residency for Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Boise, Idaho with special emphasis in Rehabilitation Dentistry; including the fields of Orthodontics and Implant Dentistry, as well as, Oral Surgery and Sedation Dentistry. Dr. Nelson joined Wenatchee Dental after completing his advanced training in July of 2016.
Dr. Nelson believes that oral health is critical to a long, healthy, and enjoyable life. He has trained extensively in optimizing the longevity of teeth by studying the bite, the jaw, and the materials available to replace worn or broken teeth. Dr. Nelson is a member of the North Central Washington Implant Study Club, and the American Dental Association, Marshall Hanson Composite Veneer Group, and the Corky Willhite Transitional Bonding group. Aside from his work at Wenatchee Dental, he loves spending time with his young family. Dr. Nelson married his wife Laney in July 2018 and their first child, Halle, was born in March 2020. When not with family, an avid outdoors-man, he enjoys hunting, fly fishing, and any outdoor activities that take him to the mountains and waters of this beautiful area.
Dr. Nelson is passionate about dentistry and is thrilled to be back home serving patients of the greater Wenatchee Valley and beyond. He enjoys catering to the individual needs of patients, whatever they may be, as nothing is as gratifying to him as a happy patient. Dr. Nelson is excited to cultivate relationships with new patients and help them on their journey to holistic oral health.
Each member of our staff is committed to providing you with the best care possible. Our hygiene, clinical, and administrative staff are all highly educated in the dental field and are dedicated to taking the time to ensure each patient receives the care they need. Come visit Wenatchee Dental today and experience friendly and quality care!
