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| “Caring staff makes every effort to ensure comfort; always explain procedures and willing to answer all questions” R Wilson. more |
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| Dzon M. Nguyen, DDS, FAGD |
| Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry |
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| General, Cosmetic, Implant, and Orthodontic Dentistry |
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| Practices in our Seattle office only. |
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| Dr. Dzon is an expert at taking care of his patients. He loves his work and is determined to make each patient completely satisfied. |
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| His goal is to provide quality services for his patients to achieve long term good dental health. He believes healthy and beautiful smiles can be possible with regularly scheduled appointments and proper preventive dental care. Dr. Dzon is trained in the most advanced techniques. He was one of the first general dentists in Washington State to be certified with Invisalign. He was awarded the “Invisalign Innovator” award in 2003, “Top 100 Invisalign Dentist in the Country” in 2002-4, and is the first general dentist to be awarded Premier Status with Invisalign. Previous to this, he had completed a two year orthodontic course sponsored by the Academy of General Practice Orthodontics. Dr. Dzon features CEREC CAD/CAM porcelain crowns in one appointment. He is both a beta tester for this amazing technology and an instructor for certifying new doctors as well as teaching advance certification. Dr. Dzon continues to advance our available care by providing dental implant surgery and restoration here in our office. |
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| Dr. Dzon enjoys all facets of dentistry from preventative to the most complex dental cosmetic procedure. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He is an active member of the Seattle King County Dental Society, The Washington State Dental Association, The American Dental Association, and a Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry. |
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| Emma Etemadi, DDS |
| General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry |
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| Practices in our Seattle office only. |
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| Dr. Emma Etemadi enjoys all aspects of dentistry and will take care of you with gentle hands and a friendly face. Dr. Emma was the recipient of numerous awards including outstanding professional care to patients, clinical excellence and recognition by the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry for outstanding achievement for the pursuit of excellence in Esthetic dentistry. Dr. Emma completed a post-doctoral |
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| residency in Cleveland, Ohio where she received extensive training and experience in Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. |
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| Dr. Emma is very fond of the Pacific Northwest and is very excited to practice dentistry in Seattle. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. Her interests include hiking the beautiful Cascades, rollerblading, and exploring with her husband, Dr. Shahin and nine month old baby boy, Kian. Dr. Shahin is a Endodontist (root canal specialist) and has an office in Everett, WA. |
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| Scott Okino, DDS |
| General, Cosmetic, and Invisalign Dentist |
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| Practices in our Issaquah office only. |
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| Dr. Scott is an Issaquah native growing up in the Eastgate area just south of Bellevue. Dr. Scott (Okino) attended the University of Washington for both his undergraduate studies and dental school. He has made it his mission to stay on top of the latest techniques in restoring your smile and providing the most comfortable care possible. Dr. Scott is a member |
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| of the American Dental Association, the King County Dental Society and the Washington State Dental Association. Annually, he volunteers his time at Chiro-Feed and Sealant Day. He is an avid soccer player and enjoys most outdoor activities. |
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| Thoa Nguyen, DDS |
| Pediatric Specializing in treatment of Infants, children, and adolescence. |
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| Practices in our Issaquah office only. |
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| Dr. Thoa is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington Pediatric Department. She teaches both graduate and post-graduate students in all facets of Pediatric Dentistry. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and |
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| specialty degree in Pediatric Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Thoa maintains an active Pediatric Dental practice in Issaquah, Washington. She is an active member of the Seattle Pediatric Dental Study Club, Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentist, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. |
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| She lives in the Issaquah, WA area with her husband Kevin. Hobbies include: |
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| Her dog "Hershey", cat "Puzzle", yoga, and movies. |
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| How to select a qualified Dentist? |
Most qualified general dentists perform cosmetic dental procedures. Choosing one with the right education and experience that compliment your needs and wants is critical to achieving the most successful outcome. Perhaps you are looking for someone with a good chairside manner who will explain things so it is easy to understand, current magazines in the waiting room, or a sharp dresser. Some may look for the most expensive dentist, yet others look for the least expensive. After reviewing this section, you may want to conduct additional independent research.
Unfortunately there is no magic formula for choosing a dentist that is right for you and/or your family. To some, training, reputation, and word-of-mouth are preferred criteria for selecting a dentist. Sometimes speaking to a patient or friend that has had a similar cosmetic procedure performed can help you feel more assured of your own decisions. A list of professional organizations is provided at the end of this page to assist you in conducting your own research. |
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| "What are some of the preliminary verifications I should make prior to scheduling a consultation?" |
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| Verify the education of the dentist. All of our dentists are State/Regional Board Certified. Confirm that the dentists earned his/her D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, www.ada.org . Each state has a peer review committee that governs the dentists and handles any complaints. |
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| Verify participation in continuing education. This information can be obtained usually from the office manager or receptionist. Ask for a list of memberships in dental associations, organizations, academies, societies, and study groups. What specialized Continuing Education courses has the dentist attended and/or lectured at. We have listed additional links at the end of this page that will assist you in verifying the information provide. |
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| Verify the dentist is licensed to practice in the state he/she is located. You may verify that the dentist is licensed to practice in your state by calling your State Dental Society; the number is listed in the State Government section of your phone book. Or you may search the website for the American Association of Dental Examiners, www.aade.org . Click on State Boards then look up by individual state. On this site you will be able to verify current licensing, disciplinary actions and citations, or pending actions if any. |
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| Check past or pending legal actions. You can contact the County Clerk's Office of the county in which the dentist has practiced or is practicing to verify any court action. Please be discrete in collecting and using this information. |
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| "What questions should I ask during the consultation?" |
| Once you have done all the research and determined that the dentist you have in mind is competent and qualified you may go ahead and make a consultation appointment. Other than the questions you ask, the most important thing to consider is the communication between you and the doctor. A give-and-take dialogue can ensure that you and the doctor have the same vision of what you want the result to be. Make sure your expectations are realistic with your specific conditions. Some additional questions you may want to consider about any procedure may be: |
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What does this treatment recommendation mean? Any part of the treatment your dentist has recommended that you don't understand, don't be afraid to ask for more information. |
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Why did you select this profession and what procedures do you prefer doing the most? If the dentist doesn't enjoy what he/she is doing, he/she may not do the best job. But when the dentist loves what they do, they may do more research and have developed better techniques. |
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Are other treatment options available? If all the options solve the problem, what is the cost difference and which would possibly last the longest? |
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Among the treatments recommended, which are urgent, less urgent, elective or cosmetic? Your dentist should be able to prioritize a treatment plan for you. Often treatment can be spread out over a period of time, however, understand the consequences of delaying treatment. |
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How much will it cost? When and how do you expect payment? Does the dentist participate in your dental plan? How will he/she accept payment and when will it be due? |
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If you have talked to your dentist and are still unsure about what to do, get a second opinion. Don't ever be apprehensive to get a second opinion, "two heads are usually better than one". |
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| CAVEAT: Selecting a State/Regional board-certified dentist assures you that the doctor has completed extensive training and passed rigorous examinations in his/her specialty. However, this does not guarantee that you will obtain the exact results that you desire. Carefully read about the procedure in our "Procedures" section, understand the risks associated with the procedure, talk to the doctors' past patients who have had the same procedure, and perhaps obtain a second opinion from another dentist. In sum, thoroughly research the dentist and procedure before proceeding. You will be better informed and be able to ask more informed and pertinent questions. But most important, enjoy your new smile! |
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| Links to Professional Organizations: |
http://www.ada.org - American Dental Association. To verify the dentist's dental school accreditation, click on "Education", scroll down to "Dental Education Programs" and procedure before proceeding!
http://www.aacd.com - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
http://www.agd.org - Academy of General Dentistry.
http://www.iadr.com - International and American Associations for Dental Research
http://www.nidr.nih.gov - National Institute of Dental Research |
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