Practice overview
West Seattle Dental Center is a locally owned family dental practice at 3255 California Ave SW in West Seattle. It has served the area since 1972; the practice says it began in a house that gradually grew into the current dental centre. It treats patients of all ages from West Seattle, Burien, White Center, Normandy Park and Des Moines.
Dentists
The practice’s dentists are Dr. Luke Park, DDS, Dr. Kyle Smith, DMD, Dr. Anna Wright, DDS, Dr. Paul Kim, DMD, and Dr. Melinda Gerakos, DMD. Dr. Park graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2006, completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, and moved to Seattle in 2011. He is a member of the ADA, the Washington State Dental Association, the Seattle King County Dental Society and the Academy of Osseointegration.
Services
Preventive and family care includes cleanings and exams, oral cancer screening, periodontal therapy, sealants, sports mouthguards and children’s dentistry. Restorative and cosmetic options include tooth-coloured fillings, porcelain crowns, bridges and veneers, onlays, teeth whitening and gum contouring. The practice offers CEREC single-visit crowns, onlays and bridges, and dental implants, dentures, root canals, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting and oral surgery. It also provides Invisalign, appliances for teeth grinding, and laughing gas for nervous patients. Technology in the office includes 3D imaging, digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras and a soft tissue laser.
Insurance and payment
The practice is a preferred (PPO) provider for many dental insurance companies and asks patients to call to check their plan. It accepts cash, cheques, most major credit cards and CareCredit financing.
Hours and contact
The office is open Monday 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7am to 5pm, and Friday 8am to 5pm. Call (206) 935-0100 or email [email protected].