Good dentist(s) in Seattle

March 11, 2018 7:45 PM

My husband and I are both looking for new dentists in Seattle - mine passed away, and we no longer live near his. Neither of us have hugely unusual dental needs - he has a crown that can be touchy, and I have some genetic risk for gum disease, but it's mostly just regular cleanings and the occasional filling. I would prefer a dentist somewhere in downtown Seattle, and for him ideally his dentist would be located in Greenwood/Broadview/Shoreline/North Seattle. Preferably places where the hygienists and reception staff are really nice (I once quit a prior dentist because the receptionist was so rude to me). Thanks!
posted by skycrashesdown to Health & Fitness (12 answers total)

Dr. Christine Shigaki at Belltown
Dental is awesome.
posted by tipsyBumblebee at 7:48 PM on March 11, 2018

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posted by skycrashesdown at 7:52 PM on March 11, 2018

On Lake City Way at the east end of Northgate Way (NE 110th) is Dr. AJ Gollofon very pleasant office.
posted by ptm at 8:21 PM on March 11, 2018

I go to Pacific dental in Greenwood/Ballard and they're fine.
posted by k8t at 9:29 PM on March 11, 2018

Capitol Hill isn’t downtown but I have had excellent care at The Dental Shoppe. As has everyone else I directed there. Modern approaches, very friendly folks, no upsells on cosmetic dentistry. They’ve taken particularly good care of my gums.
posted by silby at 11:02 PM on March 11, 2018 [1 favorite]

Oh yeah, I was also going to recommend The Dental Shoppe! Everyone there has been both nice and understanding (that we are human beings, that we don't have infinite wallets, etc).
posted by batter_my_heart at 11:13 PM on March 11, 2018 [2 favorites]

I would invite you to my practice in Mukilteo, we meet all of your criteria. but it sounds like you want to stay south.
posted by OHenryPacey at 11:44 PM on March 11, 2018

Dr. Charlie Young, downtown. The receptionists are very kind and have been with him for decades. He does great work and is always on time. Once, the receptionists caught an insurance billing mistake before the bill even got to me, told me they would fix it and then did fix it. They're pros.
posted by purple_bird at 9:01 AM on March 12, 2018

Tracy Wayman is so good I still come back to Seattle for my semiannual checkups despite living in Boston now. If you can get Deb as a hygienist, she’s awesome!

The office is in Wallingford which is a decent compromise between your two preferred locations.
posted by Cogito at 9:49 AM on March 12, 2018

Dr Beth Shaw is awesome. Her practice is New32 by the U Village.
posted by bigplugin at 10:26 AM on March 13, 2018

For your husband: I've been going to Dr. Cederbaum's office for years, and her dental hygienists are great (as is she, but I spend more time with them). She has an office just north of U Village, off the Burke Gilman.
posted by The corpse in the library at 4:17 PM on March 13, 2018

Ryan Tennant, at The New Face of Dentistry in lower Queen Anne. The best dentist I've ever had, and he baked my wedding cake.
posted by skookumsaurus rex at 7:29 AM on April 18, 2018