I was born and raised in Lake Forest Park and became a patient of Minahan Dental when I was 3 years old. I can still remember being a little kid and feeling excited for my dental appointments, or maybe it was just for the toy chest after, but I felt like people cared about me here. Then when I was 8, I had to get a filling and Dr. Minahan made me question everything I was told dental work would be - painful, terrifying, the worst. It was none of those things, it was painless and even relaxing at times.
Each one of us has our own unique history with dentistry. Our past experiences influence how we tolerate future dental care. By taking the time to listen to each patient and their history, even someone with many poor experiences can eventually feel comfortable again.
At the end of the day, everyone deserves quality dental care where function and esthetics are not compromised, but enhanced. Whatever it takes, I will work with my patients to make sure their individual goals and needs are met. I don’t believe in settling for less and neither should you.
Outside of work I spend most of my time with my wife, 3 children, and 2 Aussies. And if we aren’t transporting children, gardening, hiking, or walking in the neighborhood, I love to ski, golf, and mountain bike.
Education
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Washington School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science, Western Washington University

Professional Memberships
• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• Seattle-King County Dental Society