I have always received top notch care at Seattle Smiles. Dr. Nguyen is very caring and takes the time to listen. The staff are kind and professional. The office is clean and has a great view of Puget Sound. This office is excellent in every way. read more

All of the staff were excellent listening and proactive recommendations for A class dental care

For about 20 years i used this office, despite a few hiccups (re changing appointment, insurance issues and copays). Dr. Nguyen service staff offer quality service . Comes to the straw that broke the camel's back And made me furious. Last year, I was notified they were no longer in the network of Delta Dentals which I had besides my Blue cross insurance. To continue with the office I asked, what other dentals plans you are part of. I was given a few including MetLife dental. Accordingly, I changed my plan to Metlife. Comes time of the new appointments, a few days ago, they demanded a hefty copay for cleaning which is normally fully covered with zero copay. Their explanation was my plan covers only 60%. This was/is untrue. Discussing it with them further they said they were not part of MetLife!!! (mind you I had no idea about MetLife and would have not changed my old plan had it not been mentioned by them). Instead of apologizing and correcting their erroneous communication, they insisted on their demand of $ driving away an honest patient for over 20 years !!! Conclusion: It is mainly money that matters, not patients EVEN when the office misleads. read more

This is a terrific, trustworthy dental practice. I lived close by at Harbor Steps when I moved to Seattle in 2019, so the location was handy. Even though I moved across the bay to West Seattle a few years ago, the expertise and service justifies staying with the clinic - and they stuck with their patients during the pandemic. Dr Nguyen, an avid camper with her family, and her colleague Dr. Tesfahun are pros who keep up with the latest technology. The hygienists are relentless in cleaning every speck of tartar off your teeth, and gentle and friendly, too. They form a team that carefully tracks your dental health, spotting issues before they become major. The clinic is launching a membership plan with savings and discounts. You get a calming view across Elliott Bay from your chair. The office operates on time and expects you to be timely as well. Offering parking validation would be an improvement, but I suppose patients would end up paying for it anyhow, and public transportation to the clinic couldn't be more convenient. Five stars for aptly named Seattle Smiles! read more

I was recommended to Dr. Nguyen for a tongue tie release. I'm a middle aged adult who was diagnosed with a tongue tie last year. My myofunctional therapist referred me to Dr. Jenny for the procedure and seeing her for the laser surgery was the best decision I've made. Dr. Jenny is very thorough and her bedside manner made me feel extremely confident and at ease going into treatment with her. Her office staff is also very thorough and professional and they are very honest and expedient with their billing practices. I'm extremely thankful to Dr. Nguyen for providing me with a successful procedure and I couldn't have healed any better! My child may also need a frenectomy/release in the near future and Dr. Nguyen will be my first and only choice for my daughter's procedures as well. read more

Dr. Asmeret Tesfahun is excellent. I got thoughtful, respectful, great advice on options for near and long term dental care. The doc spent lots of time with me. Unlike other dentists who pop in for a few moments after hygienists do the majority of the work. The rest of staff at the clinic are great. Highly recommended. read more

I have dental phobia. Over the 4 years I have been working with Liza and first Dr. Asmeret and now Dr. Nguyen my distress at having to go to the dentist has decreased dramatically. I realized today during my cleaning that I had no apprehension about coming today at all! The office vibe is professional, warm and calm. I highly recommend Seattle Smiles. read more

I've been a happy patient of Dr. Nguyen for years. The office is well run, friendly, clean, and professional. I like it so much I've encouraged several friends to switch practices with positive results! We recently took our infant daughter to the office to have her lip and tongue ties released. Dr. Nguyen explained what she was looking for, thoroughly outlined the procedure, patiently answered our questions, and provided a detailed packet to address follow-up care. Highly recommend the practice for parents looking for a competent dentist providing frenectomies. read more

This office has such gorgeous views, which makes any dental work worth it. the staff here were all very comforting, and polite. Absolutely enjoyed my service here. read more

I'm very picky and over the years I've been to several dentists in the Downtown Seattle area. I recently switched to Seattle Smiles Dental and they are amazing. I highly recommend this practice! It was easy to get an appointment quickly. As a new patient, my first visit was scheduled for 90 minutes. They sent me paperwork ahead of time and I was able to fill it out electronically (Yay!). They also made arrangements to get my records from my last dentist (which is the first time anyone has bothered to do that). The exam included digital x-rays and digital photographs (with a tiny camera), which were super high tech and cool to look at. I really like my dentist, Dr. Jenny Nguyen (sounds like "win"). She did a great job of explaining things to me and she spent a lot of time answering all of my questions. Dr. Nguyen focuses on preventive care, early detection, and conservative dental treatments, which is an approach I fully agree with (and the reason why I left my last dentist). Everyone who works in this office is pretty awesome. So far I've met Anna and Josie. I get really nervous sometimes, but both of them are really sweet and keep me calm. They explain what they are doing and they always check on me to make sure that I am OK. Brittany works at the front desk and she is very nice, super organized, and a pro at interpreting insurance benefits. She sends me an e-mail reminder before each appointment, which is really helpful. read more

Always a great experience. Brittany is fast and organized and stays on top of making sure the office is ran safely. I appreciate the over communication, especially during the current times. I always want my appointments to be with Liza! She's such a fun and easy going dental assistant that makes a not so enjoyable experience fun! (Even with all the protective gear!) I have had the chance to be seen by both doctors and they are super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I always leave feeling appreciated and smiling extra hard- even under a mask :) read more

This dentist office is everything you could want. I've been going here a couple years now and I've referred my sister here too. So much female energy - a different and refreshing feeling. You really feel taken care of. The entire staff as of this writing happens to be women. Drs. Nguyen and Tesfahun are so nice. They defy the "weird dentist" stereotype, and don't ever push you to get invasive stuff done. They seem to be very on top of the latest tech and research. I forgot my tech's name but I've had her a few times too and she's really nice, even though I'm not always feeling chatty at the dentist. Brittany at the front desk is... wow, I wish there was a brittany at every dr.'s office. She's prompt and organized and friendly, and you always know ahead of time how much things are going to cost with your insurance. She'll even come to your chair to give you that info if you're getting a spur-of-the-moment procedure done of any sort (flouride, x rays, etc). You don't have to ask! read more

Best views of the sound! Lovely staff, fantastic service. I've been coming here for years and I don't plan on changing.

I love coming here! All the staffs are great and very communicative. They make me relax and very patient! Also, the bonus is, the view is great! read more

Love this office! The staff is super friendly and efficient. Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Asmeret make your dental experience as easy and comfortable as they can be. Liza and Anna are very skilled hygienists. Highly recommend this office. They also have the best view to look out during your appointments. read more

Friendly staff, knowledgeable dentists, and vibrant environment. Highly recommended.

I work in the healthcare industry and I can't recommend this dental office enough! I've always had a friendly, painless (literally) experience. Both Dr. Nguyen or Dr. Asmeret are very professional and provide exceptional care. I've mostly had regular cleanings but also did Invisalign and had a night guard made through them. Couldn't have been easier. The hygienists, assistants, and reception staff all seem to work well together and just have a good vibe overall. Definitely recommend! read more

I don't know what happened to this place! It previously was my favorite dental office ever. I had been going for years. Brittany used to be SO helpful and nice. What happened? I understand they need certain info and confirmations ahead of time but I was *repeatedly* called, texted and emailed. I was having difficulty locating my insurance info - common issue - any other provider can look up your info for you. Brittany kept sending me the same thing over and over again - "we need your subscriber ID" - I would ask if there's any way they could look it up (I've never experienced anyone who couldn't) - it was like talking to a brick wall. Then they cancelled my appointment. I have never been treated so unprofessionally! I am truly shocked. read more

Seattle smiles and Dr. Nguyen we're recommended to us by a lactation specialist for an oral ties evaluation. She was very professional, understanding, and patient with a nervous first time mom who asked a lot of questions. She completed the procedure on my son as well and it was great! You can tell she cares for her patients. The surgery was fast and my son had little pain after. It has healed beautifully And made a huge difference in our sleep, breastfeeding, and how much he was drinking. read more

Dr. Nguyen is amazing! I have had a long fear of dentists and when I had an emergency I explained that to her. She took the time to explain things with me and made me really comfortable. She does so in a way that makes me feel good. The staff are also amazing and I love the personalized experience! Highly recommend to anyone! read more

Amazing service and in an extremely clean and safe environment. Very good communication from all the staff and friendly too! Highly recommend read more

Huge fan of Seattle Smiles! Even after moving from downtown to West Seattle, I still make the trek up there for my regular cleanings. Great staff (doctors, hygienists, and admin staff), very smooth check in/out and billing, and they always do extraordinary dental work. read more

Dr. Nguyen and her team are fantastic! They are incredibly friendly and thorough. I am very happy having switched dentists a few years back read more

I love this office! From reception, to the hygienist, the dental assistants, and Dr Nguyen they are just terrific! I have really become anxious seeing a dentist but they are so professional and understanding. They try to make you feel comfortable but of course also they are just really good at what they do! Can't say enough positive about them! :) read more

Randomly chose this dental clinic 5 years ago and haven't gone anywhere since! Always such a painless visit and everyone is kind and great to work with. I recommend them to everyone. read more

Seattle Smiles Dental offers truly outstanding dentistry. Dr. Jenny Nguyen has been my dentist since she opened her current practice. I have been fortunate to have excellent dental care over the course of my life (I'm 71) but, no question, she's the best - highly skilled and experienced, warm and caring. She is always attentive and super responsive to any discomfort I might begin to feel. Her staff is also great - they are personable; they take pride in their work; and they clearly enjoy what they do (Liza is a wonderful dental technician!). I would love to find a comparable practice for general medical care! read more

I started going to Seattle Smiles a couple of weeks ago after changing from a long-time relationship with another office that stopped taking my insurance. At best, I expected to have a similar experience between the two, as I was happy with my old provider. Seattle Smiles has really impressed me in this time. I've been in several times - thanks to some fun cavity action that needs help - and have found each member of the staff's knowledge and execution to be top-notch. Beyond providing great oral health care, each member of the team seems to care about my experience; they explain what they're doing, why, what I can expect it to feel like, and about how long it should take. Where possible, the team has described alternate forms of treatment available to me, and helped me make an informed decision between the options (so far I've stuck with their first preference each time; I'm no expert). Throughout these discussions, they pause consistently to leave room for my questions and input. The people I've worked with are friendly and efficient. I'm an operations manager by training and was surprised to find the office running like a well-oiled machine: as soon as I get in the chair, the flow of activity is smooth and organized despite the participation of up to 3 or 4 different people. As soon as one person explains what will happen next and who will do it, that second person arrives to take over. At the end of my first appointment, Brittany at the front desk took the time to walk through the treatment recommendations, describe how my insurance plan worked relative to each one, set appointments at intervals that worked for me, and answer my questions throughout. Execution this seamless takes a lot of effort behind the scenes, and it's clear that this team is committed to making it look easy. I'm super impressed so far with Seattle Smiles, and I think you will be too. read more

I've been going to Seattle Smiles for 3 years now and I always have a good experience. Every staff member is kind and welcoming. I'm in and out efficiently, and they always take the time to answer any questions I have. Not to mention, there is a beautiful view so you feel relaxed during your appointment. I'm so thankful I found a dentist that I can trust! read more

I have been avoiding getting some important dental work done because I didn't really care for my previous dentist office. One of the things I didn't care for at my old place (and I find at many dentists offices) is that the office assistants have attitude, are very young, and not totally professional. I decided to try this place out. From the initial phone call to make a new patient appointment, I felt so comfortable and warm. The person on the phone was so amazingly nice and inviting. It reminded me of talking to my mom, which I love. It was also the polar opposite of what you usually run into when talking to a dentist office staff. The whole staff is so amazing. Dr. Nguyen is by far the best dentist I have seen. She talks to be about everything to make sure I understand everything going on and tries to prevent having to do expensive dental work. I also love that they offer a payment plan (max three payments) without having to ask for one. The kindness, non-judgmental environment, and financing optionsis unusual for many detnal offices but makes Seattle SMiles Dental the crème de la crème of dental offices. read more

The most kind and caring dental staff I've ever met from the front desk to the dentist. Can't recommend enough!

I took my 5-week old daughter to see Dr. Nguyen for a posterior tongue tie release and upper lip release per recommendation of the Lytle Center. As a fellow dentist, I was very interested in preventing future issues and making sure my baby was able to eat as efficiently and comfortably as possible. My partner and I could not be more pleased with the informative and professional experience that Dr. Nguyen and her team provided. Her equipment and technique are truly The Best of the Best and I was so pleased to find my baby's latching issues instantly resolved. I could not recommend Seattle Smiles Dental enough for this priceless service they gave Adela. Her tongue actually lifts to the roof of her mouth now (better swallowing; less gas; less future orthodontic work most likely) and she is a happier baby. read more

So happy I found this place! I've had dentists in the past who were personable but didn't do great work. I've also had dentists who weren't personable but did great work. Thankfully, Dr. Nguyen is personable AND does great work! She actually takes the time to explain things to you and always asks if you have any questions. I had the misfortune of needing six filings replaced, but Dr. Nguyen had printed a helpful diagram to show me exactly which teeth had what problems. I never felt like she was in a rush with me, which is a huge bonus these days. On a side note, she's a fantastic outdoor photographer. which I can appreciate as a hiker myself. So maybe I'm a little biased :-) Top notch - thanks yelpers! read more

This place is great. Dr. Nguyen has a great bedside (chairside?) manner; she is friendly and easy to connect with, but also professional and extremely knowledgeable about teeth. She really takes the time to go through everything she is seeing about your teeth with you; looking at x-rays and pictures with you, and clearly explaining what she sees. Any extra treatment (fillings, etc.) she recommends clearly explains why she thinks it is something you should do; she doesn't seem to recommend unnecessary things to do. The dental hygienist, Alison, is kind and exudes a sense of calmness and peacefulness. She made me laugh multiple times while she skillfully cleaned my teeth. Also, the office coordinator/person who takes care of insurance, Marilyn, is awesome. She totally knows her stuff about insurance and really makes sure everything gets billed properly. Having had a lot of mistakes made with insurance billing, I really appreciate this! She also let me know exactly how insurance would pay for a filling, and how they were going to go about billing it, which I really appreciated. Finally, their office has an awesome view of the Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Can't think of a better place to be for a dentist! And they're easily accessible by bus from the transit tunnels. I'm really happy with this place as my regular dentist. read more

First time was yesterday. Everyone was fantastically pleasant and helpful. No wait, sweet staff and kind DDS! Great job.

We took our newborn son to Dr. Nguyen after he was diagnosed with a tongue tie. We couldn't have been happier with the experience, she is incredibly warm and patient, taking the time to talk us through the pros and cons of the procedure and never made us feel pressured into treatment. We ultimately decided to have a frenectomy performed and she did an excellent job, breast feeding immediately became easier and his recovery has been perfectly smooth. I'd highly recommend Seattle smiles and Dr. Nguyen to any parents in need of pediatric dental care, and plan to take my son here in the future once his teeth come in! read more

Best experience i've ever had at a dentist office. Staff was friendly and Dr. Jenny Nguyen made me feel relaxed and I felt like she was well educated and knew the best practices. read more

Just got back to work after my first appointment at Seattle Smiles and am very happy with the experience, from their front desk staff on back! I'd delayed going to the dentist for 5+ months after moving to Seattle, just because I was hesitant about starting with a new dentist with just Yelp to guide me. However, I'm glad I did! Alison was my dental assistant and I honestly enjoyed my time with her! Did a great job cleaning my teeth and explaining things as we went, including what each tool was for and how it would be used, which I've never had a dentist do before! She also did a great job reading my x-rays--Dr. Nguyen confirmed all of her diagnoses (need to have some childhood fillings replaced). Dr. Nguyen was also great--very friendly and professional and clearly explained what needed to be done. Even the billing was explained very clearly! By the time I left, they'd already printed out an estimate for my specific costs for my fillings, given my insurance benefits. To top it off, the office has a great view of the sound, so you get a beautiful view from the chairs while they're working on you! read more

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I am pleased to give the first review for this business. Going to the dentist is the hardest thing for me to do. But The office at Seattle Smiles made it all so much easier. The friendliness and understanding is top notch. Dr Nguyens chair side manner is amazing and something you rarely see in a dental office. I highly recommend Seattle Smiles to anyone looking for personalized service and an overall great dental experience. read more

I've been going to Dr. Nguyen long enough now and had enough work done to provide an informed opinion. Bottom line is I would have no problem what so ever recommending her to a friend. I've been very pleased with the professionalism, efficiency and friendliness of Dr. Nguyen and her staff. read more

I've never reviewed a health care provider before, but I'm inspired to write since I've been very pleased with my dental care from Dr. Jenny Nguyen. I've visited the office for two regular cleanings and two fillings. She is very careful to explain everything her and her staff are doing to make sure I feel comfortable and understand the processes. She taught me how to properly floss and angle my toothbrush - these small things have made a big difference in how my teeth and gums feel day-to-day. Highly reccommend her if you need care in the downtown Seattle area. read more