Seattle Special Care Dentistry office
Medically Focused Dentistry in Seattle

Dental Care
Built Around
You, Not the
Other Way Around

Seattle Special Care Dentistry serves every patient—including those with special needs, dental phobia, complex medical conditions, and more—with the personalized expertise each individual deserves.

Swedish Medical Center Affiliated
On-Site Anesthesiologist
Multi-Specialty Team
What Sets Us Apart

A Practice Designed for the Patients Others Can't Serve

Swedish Medical Center Affiliation

Our providers hold operating room privileges at Swedish Medical Center, enabling full hospital-based dental treatment for patients who require that level of clinical support.

On-Site Anesthesiologist

Having a dedicated anesthesiologist in our practice means full general anesthesia is available right in our office—a level of care that sets us apart from nearly every dental practice.

Specialists in Dental Phobia

We are specifically designed to care for patients whose fear or anxiety has kept them from treatment—with no judgment, no shame, and every tool available to make treatment possible.

On-Site Prosthetics Lab

Our in-house lab supports complex restorative and reconstructive work with greater precision and continuity than practices that outsource this critical step.

Community Referral Destination

Dentists throughout Seattle trust us with their most challenging patients—a reflection of the clinical depth and specialized expertise our team has built.

Built for Accessibility

Underground parking with validation, easy medical transport access, and an environment purpose-built for patients who need extra support—because access to care should never be an obstacle.

Why Choose Us

Care That Goes Beyond the Chair

We are a medically focused practice—which means our entire purpose is finding creative, compassionate solutions for patients that traditional settings have turned away.

Individualized Care Plans

No two patients are alike. We work one-on-one with each patient to create a customized care plan that fits their needs, comfort level, and medical history.

Compassionate Dental Phobia Support

We specialize in caring for patients whose fear has kept them from treatment for years—without judgment. Comfort amenities, flexible consultation styles, and sedation remove every barrier.

Full-Spectrum Sedation Options

From nitrous oxide to oral sedation to full general anesthesia administered by our on-site anesthesiologist, every level of sedation is available under one roof.

Multi-Specialty Team Under One Roof

General dentists, a prosthodontist, pediatric dentists, an endodontist, and an on-site anesthesiologist—coordinated expertise that most practices simply cannot offer.

Swedish Medical Center Affiliation

Our providers hold operating room privileges at Swedish Medical Center, enabling safe hospital-based dental treatment for patients who require that level of support.

Cancer Care Integration

With extensive experience treating head and neck cancer patients, we manage complex dental needs through every phase of treatment in close coordination with local cancer centers.

Our Services

Comprehensive Care for Every Need

From routine maintenance to the most complex reconstructive work—all under one compassionate roof.

General Dentistry

Comprehensive care for individuals and families—routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implants, and oral surgery all in one practice.

Preventive Restorative Implants Extractions

Dental Phobia Care

A judgment-free environment for patients whose fear has delayed care for years—with comfort amenities, flexible consultations, and tailored sedation.

Sedation & Anesthesia

Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and full general anesthesia—all on-site. We review your preferences and recommend the right option for complete comfort.

Prosthodontics

From dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation to prostheses for patients with defects from cancer, trauma, or congenital conditions. Dr. Kevin Joe holds a rare Maxillofacial Prosthodontics certificate.

Pediatric Dentistry

Child-focused care including treatment under general anesthesia for children with complex needs who cannot safely receive care while awake.

Endodontics

Our endodontist specializes in root canal therapy and complex endodontic treatment, saving natural teeth after injury, fracture, or infection with precision and care.

Hospital Dentistry

For medically complex patients requiring a hospital setting—our providers treat patients in operating rooms at Swedish Medical Center following an initial office consultation.

Cancer Care & Medically Complex Needs

We provide comprehensive dental care to cancer patients through every phase of treatment, and have deep expertise in caring for patients with disabilities, chronic conditions, and complex special needs—building thoughtful, team-based care plans that honor every patient's dignity and individuality.

Seattle Special Care Dentistry team
10+
Specialists united under one roof
Swedish Medical Center
Affiliated Practice
Our Story

Where Traditional Dentistry Falls Short, We Step In

Seattle Special Care Dentistry was founded on a belief that is simple but radical in practice: every person deserves compassionate, expert dental care—regardless of their medical history, anxiety level, physical ability, or past experiences with dentistry. Many of our patients come to us because they could not get the care they needed anywhere else.

Our medically focused practice brings together general dentists, a prosthodontist, pediatric dentists, an endodontist, and an on-site anesthesiologist. Our affiliation with Swedish Medical Center gives us access to hospital operating rooms for the most complex cases. Dr. Kevin Joe, one of only a handful of dentists in Washington state with a certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, leads our most advanced reconstructive work.

Located in the Northcut Landing medical office complex near University Village, our office is designed for accessibility—with underground parking, easy medical transport access, and a welcoming environment built around your comfort at every step.

The People Behind Your Care

Our Specialist Team

A rare assembly of specialists coordinating seamlessly under one roof so you never have to navigate care alone.

Dr. Amy Winston

Dr. Amy Winston

General Dentist

Dr. Nicole Reitz

Dr. Nicole Reitz

General Dentist

Dr. Noah Letwin

Dr. Noah Letwin

General Dentist

Dr. M. Kevin Joe

Dr. M. Kevin Joe

Prosthodontist

Dr. Donna Quinby

Dr. Donna Quinby

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Aarika Mitchell

Dr. Aarika Mitchell

General Dentist

Dr. Eric Vetter

Dr. Eric Vetter

Endodontist

Dr. Brittany Dean

Dr. Brittany Dean

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Lauren Vainio

Dr. Lauren Vainio

General Dentist

Dr. Tomas Velan

Dr. Tomas Velan

Anesthesiologist

Patient Stories

Heard From Our Patients

"

The staff here is just amazing, they are really attentive and personal. We loved the way that they understood disabilities and worked to accommodate them.

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Rich
Seattle
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The entire staff was so, so helpful and friendly and I felt completely safe. They made sure they told me everything they were doing before the procedure and really calmed down my anxiety.

J
Javiera
Seattle
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This practice is seriously the best ever, especially if you have prior trauma or anxiety related to dental work. I cannot say enough good things about them!

J
Joy
Seattle
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This is a great dentist office with caring and attentive staff. They were wonderful in helping us with our father with early-onset alzheimer's. They took care of him with great care, dignity and assistance.

N
Nina G.
Seattle
Getting Started

Your Path to Confident Care

1

Request Your Appointment

Call, text, or submit online. We connect with you to understand your situation and schedule the right appointment.

2

Personalized Consultation

Your first visit is about understanding you—your history, concerns, and goals. We listen first, then recommend. No pressure.

3

Custom Care Plan

We build a plan designed around your specific needs—coordinating specialists, selecting the right sedation level, and phasing care your way.

4

Comfortable Treatment

With comfort amenities, full sedation options, and a compassionate team guiding you, we make treatment as positive as possible.

5

Ongoing Partnership

Dental health is a long-term journey. We stay with you through maintenance, follow-up, and changing needs for years to come.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

We serve a wide range of patients—including those with dental phobia, physical or cognitive disabilities, complex medical conditions, cancer diagnoses, and children requiring specialized care. We also welcome patients seeking routine dental care who want a practice that genuinely prioritizes comfort and individualized attention.

Yes—and you are exactly the kind of patient we specialize in caring for. We can meet in a consult room before you ever enter the treatment area, share as much or as little information as you prefer, provide heated blankets and music, and use whatever level of sedation fits your needs. Your pace is our pace, and there is no judgment here.

We offer the full spectrum: nitrous oxide for mild comfort during treatment, oral sedation for relaxation and possible amnesia of the visit, and full general anesthesia administered by our on-site anesthesiologist. We will review your options together and recommend the most appropriate approach for your situation.

Yes. Our pediatric dentists provide routine exams and cleanings for children, and are also trained to provide treatment under general anesthesia for children with complex medical needs who cannot safely receive care while awake. They have extensive experience with the most medically complex young patients.

Hospital dentistry is for patients whose medical conditions require the supportive services of a hospital environment. Our providers have operating room privileges at Swedish Medical Center for these cases. An initial consultation always takes place in our office first, and we will advise you honestly if hospital-based treatment is appropriate.

Absolutely. Because of our specialized expertise and Swedish Medical Center affiliation, we routinely receive referrals from dentists across the Seattle community for their most complex patients. We welcome provider referrals and will keep your referring dentist informed throughout care.

We are located in the Northcut Landing medical office complex, across from University Village—on the 2nd floor of the West Building in Suite 205. Underground parking is available, and we validate parking for patients in our office beyond the free 90-minute period. The building also has easy access for medical transport and cabulence providers.

A prosthodontist completes three to five additional years of advanced specialty training focused on complex restoration and replacement of teeth, dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and TMJ treatment. Our prosthodontist, Dr. Kevin Joe, holds a rare certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, specializing in reconstruction around the eyes, nose, and jaw—often after cancer surgery or trauma.

We'll Be With You Every Step of the Way

You Deserve Care
That Meets You Where You Are

By using open communication, state-of-the-art technology, and compassionate-focused care, we hope every patient feels comfortable and empowered at every step. We are proud to partner with you.

Office Hours

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WeekendClosed

Our Location

4915 25th Avenue NE, Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98105

Northcut Landing medical office complex, across from University Village. 2nd floor, West Building. Underground parking available with validation.

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