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About Our Doctors
Dzon M.
Nguyen, DDS, FAGD
Scott Okino, DDS
Thoa Nguyen, DDS
How to
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Dzon M. Nguyen, DDS,
FAGD
Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
Practices in our Seattle office only.
Dr. Dzon is an expert at taking care of his patients. He loves his
work and is determined to make each patient completely satisfied.
His goal is to provide
quality services for his patients to achieve long term good dental
health. He believes healthy and beautiful smiles can be possible with
regularly scheduled appointments and proper preventive dental care. Dr.
Dzon is trained in the most advanced techniques. He was one of the
first general dentist in Washington State to be certified with
Invisalign. Previous to this, he had completed a two year
orthodontic course sponsored by the Academy of General Practice
Orthodontics. Dr. Dzon enjoys all facets of dentistry from
preventative to the most complex dental cosmetic procedure.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland
in Baltimore. He is an active member of the Seattle King County
Dental Society, The Washington State Dental Association, The American
Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Dzon
will be awarded his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry this
summer.
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Scott Okino, DDS
Practices in our Issaquah office only.
Dr. Scott is an Issaquah native growing up in the Eastgate area just south of Bellevue. Dr. Scott
(Okino) attended the University of Washington for both his
undergraduate studies and dental school. He has made it his mission
to stay on top of the latest techniques in restoring your smile and
providing the most comfortable care possible. Dr. Scott is a
member of the American Dental Association, the King County Dental
Society and the Washington State Dental Association. Annually,
he volunteers his time at Chiro-Feed and Sealant Day. He is an
avid soccer player and enjoys most outdoor activities.
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Thoa
Nguyen, DDS
Practices in our Issaquah office only.
Dr. Thoa is an
Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington Pediatric
Department. She
teaches both graduate and post-graduate students in all facets of
Pediatric Dentistry. She
received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in
Baltimore and specialty degree in Pediatric Dentistry at Nova
Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. Dr.
Thoa maintains an active Pediatric Dental practice in Issaquah,
Washington. She
is an active member of the Seattle Pediatric Dental Study Club,
Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentist, American Dental
Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
She
lives in the Issaquah, WA area with her husband Kevin.
Hobbies include:
Her
dog "Hershey", cat "Puzzle", yoga, and movies.
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Most qualified general dentists perform cosmetic
dental procedures. Choosing one with the right education and
experience that compliment your needs and wants is critical to
achieving the most successful outcome. Perhaps you are looking for
someone with a good chairside manner who will explain things so it
is easy to understand, current magazines in the waiting room, or a
sharp dresser. Some may look for the most expensive dentist, yet
others look for the least expensive. After reviewing this section,
you may want to conduct additional independent research.
Unfortunately there is no magic formula for choosing a dentist
that is right for you and/or your family. To some, training,
reputation, and word-of-mouth are preferred criteria for selecting
a dentist. Sometimes speaking to a patient or friend that has had
a similar cosmetic procedure performed can help you feel more
assured of your own decisions. A list of professional
organizations is provided at the end of this page to assist you in
conducting your own research.
"What are some of the preliminary verifications I should
make prior to scheduling a consultation?"
Verify the education of the dentist. All of our dentists
are State/Regional Board Certified. Confirm that the dentists
earned his/her D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school
accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on
Dental Accreditation, www.ada.org . Each state has a peer review
committee that governs the dentists and handles any complaints.
Verify participation in continuing education. This
information can be obtained usually from the office manager or
receptionist. Ask for a list of memberships in dental
associations, organizations, academies, societies, and study
groups. What specialized Continuing Education courses has the
dentist attended and/or lectured at. We have listed additional
links at the end of this page that will assist you in verifying
the information provide.
Verify the dentist is licensed to practice in the state he/she
is located. You may verify that the dentist is licensed to
practice in your state by calling your State Dental Society; the
number is listed in the State Government section of your phone
book. Or you may search the website for the American Association
of Dental Examiners, www.aade.org . Click on State Boards then
look up by individual state. On this site you will be able to
verify current licensing, disciplinary actions and citations, or
pending actions if any.
Check past or pending legal actions. You can contact
the County Clerk's Office of the county in which the dentist has
practiced or is practicing to verify any court action. Please be
discrete in collecting and using this information.
"What questions should I ask during the
consultation?"
Once you have done all the research and determined that the
dentist you have in mind is competent and qualified you may go
ahead and make a consultation appointment. Other than the
questions you ask, the most important thing to consider is the
communication between you and the doctor. A give-and-take dialogue
can ensure that you and the doctor have the same vision of what
you want the result to be. Make sure your expectations are
realistic with your specific conditions. Some additional questions
you may want to consider about any procedure may be:
- What does this treatment recommendation mean? Any
part of the treatment your dentist has recommended that you
don't understand, don't be afraid to ask for more information.
- Why did you select this profession and what procedures do
you prefer doing the most? If the dentist doesn't enjoy
what he/she is doing, he/she may not do the best job. But when
the dentist loves what they do, they may do more research and
have developed better techniques.
- Are other treatment options available? If all the
options solve the problem, what is the cost difference and
which would possibly last the longest?
- Among the treatments recommended, which are urgent, less
urgent, elective or cosmetic? Your dentist should be able
to prioritize a treatment plan for you. Often treatment can be
spread out over a period of time, however, understand the
consequences of delaying treatment.
- How much will it cost? When and how do you expect
payment? Does the dentist participate in your dental plan?
How will he/she accept payment and when will it be due?
- If you have talked to your dentist and are still unsure
about what to do, get a second opinion. Don't ever be
apprehensive to get a second opinion, "two heads are
usually better than one".
CAVEAT: Selecting a State/Regional board-certified dentist
assures you that the doctor has completed extensive training and
passed rigorous examinations in his/her specialty. However, this
does not guarantee that you will obtain the exact results that you
desire. Carefully read about the procedure in our "Procedures"
section, understand the risks associated with the procedure, talk
to the doctors' past patients who have had the same procedure, and
perhaps obtain a second opinion from another dentist. In sum,
thoroughly research the dentist and procedure before proceeding.
You will be better informed and be able to ask more informed and
pertinent questions. But most important, enjoy your new smile!
Links to Professional Organizations:
http://www.ada.org
- American Dental Association. To verify the dentist's
dental school accreditation, click on "Education",
scroll down to "Dental Education Programs" and procedure
before proceeding!
http://www.aacd.com
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
http://www.agd.org
- Academy of General Dentistry.
http://www.iadr.com
- International and American Associations for Dental
Research
http://www.nidr.nih.gov
- National Institute of Dental Research
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