Our Dental Care Providers

Michael A. Salehi LD

Michael has been a Certified Denturist practicing in Washington for over 20 years. He is the board member of the Denturist school in WA. Recognized as one of the Top Denturists by Comer’s Research of America, he credits his success to his passion to serve the needs of the denture patient community. Many patients seeking help are in a state of distress, and Michael’s calm and warm presence helps put them at ease. With his quirky sense of humor, he provides a comfortable atmosphere for patients to open up and feel safe. Michael’s greatest reward as a dental care provider is the smiles of happy, satisfied patients.

• Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Washington
• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington
• Board Certified Denturist of Washington State

Memberships

Dr. Gabriela Aluas DDS

Dr. Aluas obtained her dental degree in Romania in 1994 before completing a two-year residency program in the U.S. After graduation from the University of Illinois in Chicago in 2001, Dr. Aluas worked in Chicago private practice for ten years. She moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest in 2011, and continually trains in Root Canal Therapy, Oral Surgery, and Crown, Bridge and Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Aluas’ expertise includes full mouth teeth extractions with immediate denture

replacement, wisdom teeth extraction, white fillings, teeth whitening, and porcelain restorations. She is trained in the use of nitrous oxide sedation for the comfort of her patients. Dr. Aluas dedicates herself to providing the highest level of dental care for each patient in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere, and focuses on educating patients about optimal oral care.

Kwan M. Lee DDS, DABOI, DICOI

Dr. Lee is a board-certified implant dentist by the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), which requires rigorous tests and case defenses. This board-certification symbolizes the highest level of competency in implant dentistry. There are only 7 board-certified dentists in Washington and 400 in the US as of 2016. Dr. Kwan M. Lee is among them. After attaining his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from UCLA, Dr. Lee went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Southern California. Since then, Dr. Lee has completed a year of implant training and general oral surgery training at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry.

Dr. Lee has been practicing implant dentistry last 10 years and has so much passion for restoring missing teeth and bringing back smiles that were once lost. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, photography, and sports.

Diplomate: American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI)

Diplomate: International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

Fellow: International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Master: Implant Prosthetic Section (IPS)

Certification: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

D.D.S.: University of Southern California, School of Dentistry

B.S.: University of Californa, Los Angeles

Awards/Memberships:

Case Presenter in ICOI Meeting in 2011 for Bisphosphate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

• The Most Outstanding Contribution to ICOI Korea in 2010 Award
• Table Top Presenter for ICOI World Meeting in 2010

Michelle Bale, RDH

Winnie Pham, Office Manager

Teri Berg, CDA

Denisse Davis, Financial Coordinator

Group Photo

Dental Care Providers Rated Seattle Top Dentist By Seattle Magazine for Three Consecutive Years

Serving the Smiles of Bothell, Bellevue, Brier, Duvall, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Woodinville, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Redmond, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, North Creek, Maltby, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Woodinville, & Kenmore, & Alderwood Manor