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Meet Our Dentists

At North Seattle Dental, we want you and the world around you to enjoy your smile for the rest of your life. So, we work with all our patients to create long-term excellent dental health.

Dr. Chris Pickel

Dr. Chris Pickel"We want you to enjoy a lifetime of smiles with the minimal amount of dentistry needed."

From 17 years in practice, I've learned there are a lot of fears related to dentistry. We employ some of the most painless procedures to make dental health easy for our patients to incorporate into their lifestyles.

Education: UW Dental School 1988, B.A. in Zoology, 700+ hours continuing education in comprehensive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry

Awards: Best Dentists in America, 2004-05; America's Top Dentists, 2003-04

Member: American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle King County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Cosmetic and adhesive Dentistry, Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, Great Blue Heron Study Club, Mentor for Creating Restorative Excellence

Dr. Leah Worstman

Dr. Leah Worstman

"We put our patients first at North Seattle Dental-their teeth, their health, their fears and their comfort."

I see dentistry today as an opportunity to change people's perception of dental care. We strive to alleviate the anxiety normally associated with dental care, offering the latest in dental technology, a comfortable atmosphere, and a friendly staff.

Education: UW Dental School 1994, B.A. in Zoology, General Practice residency 94-95, actively involved with over 400 hours continuing education, Seattle Study Club and Creating Restorative Excellence

Member: American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle King County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, Academy of sleep Medicine, Omirron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, Delta Sigma Delta Dental fraternity, Great Blue Heron Study Club, Better Business Bureau,

Volunteer: Donated dental services, 2003 to present; provides free dental care to those on a limited income.

Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

Come See Us!

In serving the neighborhood, our staff has become a close-knit family. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Brandy, Customer Service Coordinator
"It's all about family here and being a vital part of each others' lives."

Cris, Office Manager
"After 26 years, being here is just like working with family."

Joanne, Continuing Care Coordinator
"I love our great staff and seeing how we help transform our patients' smiles."

Lisa, Financial Coordinator
"It's rewarding to know I help to improve people's health."

Tannie, Treatment Coordinator
"I enjoy helping our patients build their confidence with a new smile."

Aleacia, Dental Assistant
"I enjoy interacting with others to promote healthy lifestyles."

Annette, Dental Assistant
"The people that work here are just a blast to be around."

Emily, Dental Assistant
"It's fun to meet and help such wonderful people."

Betsy, Hygienist
"It's friendly and fun here. I really enjoy our patients."

Barbara, Hygienist
"This staff is like a family I've enjoyed for 25 years."

Carol, Hygienist
"The fabulous people I meet and work with keep me smiling daily."

Kelli, Hygienist
"I like to educate how oral health relates to the rest of our body."

Sue, Hygienist
"The sense of family we have here is still strong after 30 years."