We are especially interested in making our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our Federal Way dental care staff is skilled and trained. We strive to provide outstanding, individualized treatment to each one of our patients. We understand that each patient that entrusts us with their care is unique in their concerns, needs, wants, anxieties, and goals. Our philosophy is to render care in a thorough but gentle, non-threatening manner. We pledge to render services to the highest standard of care. We believe our responsibility to our patients is to give the best of our knowledge and skill to maintain a relationship that will warrant trust and confidence.
Cristi, Office Manager
Cristi has been in the dental field since 1992. She began her dental career as a chair-side, clinical assistant. Her passion for dentistry and learning new things made the transition into the business office ten years ago very easy. Cristi has been with Dr. Lee and Avalon Family Dentistry since 2010. She has lived in the Seattle area for 30 years and in the Federal Way area for the past six years. She is very involved in the community, volunteering at her daughter’s school and the dance and swim clubs. In her free time, she loves reading, cooking, swimming, golf, and yoga.
Alla, Dental Assistant
Alla has been offering outstanding dental care in Federal Way with Dr. Lee and Avalon Family Dentistry since 2006. Alla attended both Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way and Auburn High School. She received her Dental Assisting Degree from Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma. Alla comes from a large family, and she gives them the credit for her high level of expertise with children. When Alla is away from the office, she spends time with her family, playing tennis, and at church.
Lora, Dental Assistant
Lora has been with Dr. Lee and Avalon Family Dentistry since 2008. She was born and raised in the Federal Way/Auburn area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Lora loves dentistry and is currently working on furthering her education in hopes of entering Dental Hygiene School. In her free time, Lora enjoys playing piano, spending time with her two nieces, snowboarding in the winter and going to the beach in the summer.
Marie, Dental Hygienist
Marie has been with Dr. Lee and Avalon Family Dentistry since 2008. She received her Dental Hygiene degree from Pierce College is Tacoma in 1999. Marie spent a majority of her childhood living in Alaska! She and her family moved to the Brown’s Point area when she was fourteen years old , and she has been there since! Marie and her husband are blessed with two amazing children. When she is away from the office, she enjoys volunteering at her kid’s school, reading, working out and just hanging out with family and friends.
Janet, Dental Hygienist
Janet has been with Dr. Lee and Avalon Family Dentistry since 2001. Janet was born and raised in the Philippines. She received her Pre-Dental Associate Degree in Manila, but was unable to accomplish dental school training because her family decided to immigrate to the US in 1988. Once in the US, Janet received her Dental Hygiene degree from Lake Washington Technical College in June of 2001. She went on to receive a Bachelor in Dental Hygiene Degree from Eastern Washington University in 2007. Janet and her husband live in North Seattle and are blessed with two great children. Janet volunteers quite a bit at her kid’s school, and with lots of sports and scouting related activities. When Janet has her “own” free time, she enjoys Zumba, belly dancing classes, and will soon begin vocal Jazz.
Kim, Dental Hygienist
Kim was born in Tacoma, WA. Growing up she spent time in Blaine, WA and also in Idaho. Kim has been in the dental field since the 1990′s. She started her career as a clinical assistant. She graduated from Lake Washington Technical College with her hygiene degree in 2004. She and her husband have two daughters. When she is away from the office, Kim enjoys anything outdoors; hiking, snowshoeing, and working in her yard.
* Photos courtesy of Halcyon Photo-Tabitha Headrick
