Dr. Brown graduated in 2006 from the University of Washington with recognition in aesthetic/restorative dentistry and has been working with Dr. Jensen ever since. He enjoys keeping up on the most advanced materials and techniques through continuing education with the most recognized dental organizations. He has a passion for learning and perfecting the art of restorative dentistry. In 2010 he achieved accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and is one of only a handful in Washington to do so. Dr. Brown enjoys digital photography and documents much of his dentistry to use for educational purposes to teach other dentists, publish in articles, and for patient education. His work has been published in numerous dental journals and featured on the front cover of the prestigious Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry many times.
Dr. Brown is recognized for conservative approach to cosmetic and restorative dentistry using the best materials and most current advancements in instrumentation and technology. Dr. Brown is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Seattle King County Dental Society, and the Greater Eastside Study Club.
Dr. David Chi, DDS is a native Washingtonian and proud to practice dentistry in the community he grew up in. After receiving his Bachelor’s of Science from Northwestern University, Dr. Chi returned to the Pacific Northwest to attend the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Dr. Chi has invested heavily in his education in order to provide the best care to our patients. In the past few years, he has invested in hundreds of hours of continuing education including on emergency care, oral surgery, implant dentistry, endodontics, and pediatric care. He is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Seattle King County Dental Society.
Dr. Chi welcomes the opportunity to work with you and the wonderful team at Comfort Dental Renton to address whatever dental care you need! Outside the office, Dr. Chi enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, skiing, hiking, and all else the beautiful Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Dr. David and his dental team have adopted C.A.R.E.S as their guiding values: Caring, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. As a general dentist, Dr. David provides dental care for all ages:
Dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants and other preventive care.
Emergency care: toothaches, broken teeth and other dental emergencies—we try to provide same day treatment.
Smiles: improving your smile with teeth whitening, white fillings, porcelain crowns, veneers, implants and dentures.
Gum care: improving the health of your gums through careful cleanings and discussing home techniques.
Jared Coudron graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a focus in Biology and Chemistry. Before going to dental school, he lived in Brazil for two years as a missionary for his church. He earned his DDS degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and was the recipient of several scholarships. While in school, he completed research to improve dental care and continues to dedicate himself to lifelong learning. Dr. Coudron is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and the Pierce County Dental Society. He has served patients in Lakewood as a Comfort Dental partner for the past seven years. Dr. Coudron enjoys teaching Sunday school, gardening, cycling, hiking, playing in an indoor soccer league, and most of all, spending time with his wife and two kids.
Dr. Richard Dryer, also known as “Dr Rich”, was born in Ft. Worth, Texas. His family relocated to Dearborn, Michigan when he was one, as his father was in the Air Force. Dr Rich Dryer is a Board Eligible Prosthodontist with the American Board of Prosthodontics. He completed three years of Specialty training in Prosthodontics and has a Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. During his training, Dr. Rich received extensive training in esthetic, reconstructive and implant dentistry. Prior to becoming a Prosthodontist, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan and completed a one year General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital.
During his spare time, Dr. Rich loves spending time with his two kids. He is also the proud grandfather of two Guinea Pigs Daisy and Taffy. Recently, Dr. Rich began coaching his son’s soccer team.
Gregory Gillespie also attended Brigham Young University and received his dental training at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Dr. Greg follows a progressive yet conservative approach and has received advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry as well as IV sedation and surgical procedures. Dr. Greg is passionate about education and frequently travels around the nation, educating other dentists about several aspects of dentistry.
In his free time, Dr. Greg can be found chasing his four children in the park, waterskiing, or jamming on his mandolin or fiddle.
While chief dental resident during his general practice residency and hospital fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Dr. Goodman received advanced training and also placed and restored 150 dental implants. He has been a faculty member for Hiossen Dental Implant Training Program for the past 10 years and has helped over 100 general dentists place their first dental implants. Additionally, he teaches dental residents at Albert Einstein Medical Center, lecturing to dentists on placing and restoring implants.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Goodman has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years and works with his brother in two locations in Mercer County, NJ. Dr. Goodman has purchased three dental practices and shares his personal experience with retiring dentists in managing the expectations of their patients and team members during the transition process. He is the founder of Rising Dentists Study Club and Rittenhouse Consulting, LLC – both in Philadelphia
Dr. Jahan was born in Atlanta, GA, but grew up in various states and countries. Coming from an artistic Persian family of six and she enjoys spending time with her family. She loves exploring culturally diverse cuisines, traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest! Dr. Jahan is also an avid horseback rider, violinist, artist, animal lover, and bird whisperer (she has a pet bird named Tutu!).
She received her baccalaureate degree in Public Health with a minor in Spanish from PSU, later attending OHSU where she obtained her Doctorate of Dental Medicine Degree. Most recently she has completed her Botox administration and Dermal filler implantation certifications to better serve her patients. Dr. Jahan is also a certified Holistic Health and Lifestyle coach, helping her clients achieve their healthy mind and body goals, leading to happier and healthier lives.
Dr. Jensen is an active member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, Seattle King County Dental Society, and the Greater Eastside Study Club.
His Father, Dr. Howard K. Jensen, was one of the first dentists to establish a practice in Bellevue in the early 1940’s. The two worked together for a period of time before Howard Jr. took over. He has since worked hard to build this practice into one of the most recognized and respected dental offices in the area.
Dr. Lenz started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant in 2006 when she completed the Clark County Skills Center Dental Assisting Program as a high school student. Her first dental assisting position was with the now-retired pediatric dentist, Dr. Ronald Lund in Hazel Dell, Washington.
She continued her work as a dental assistant throughout her time in college and dental school at an emergency dental office in Omaha, Nebraska where she gained a vast amount of hands-on knowledge while assisting several different dentists. She attended University of Nebraska Medical Center where she completed advanced research in Bacterial Adherence to Sealant Materials and Orthodontic Bonding Agents and graduated with two regional awards. She received the W.W. Webster Oral Surgery Award for demonstrating outstanding ability in performing oral surgery as well as the American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award for demonstrating outstanding achievements in community dentistry and dental public health.
She has also been recognized by Komet USA in the Outstanding Women in Dentistry category in 2016.
Erica moved “home” to the Vancouver area with her husband in 2017 and Dr. Erica Lenz began working for Comfort Dental. She has one son named Arthur. She is most appreciated by patients for her gentle and relatable chairside manner as well as her ability to explain things thoroughly. Her dentistry knowledge is very well rounded and her skills include extractions, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, clear-aligner therapy, and dental implants.
Dr. Patrick Loftus received awards for implant dentistry during his Dental training and has pursued continuing education in state-of-the-art implant technologies and techniques from top implant surgeons in the United States. He works with an amazing team to help provide the best care for patients. He was born and raised in North Idaho and is married with four beautiful children.
Dr. Modarres earned his Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and Physiology from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2001, where he also founded the first pre-dental society at the university. As an undergraduate student, he also worked as a dental assistant while simultaneously putting in hours as a student researcher. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2005.
After graduating, Dr. Modarres began his one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Allentown, Pennsylvania. After completing his GPR in 2006 and practicing a wide variety of services, including simple and complex extractions, bone and soft tissue grafts, dental implants, and more, he decided that periodontology would be his specialty. In 2009, he completed his 3- year periodontics and surgical training at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. From there, he moved back to Maryland and started his 2-year implant periodontal prosthetic fellowship, in which he focused on comprehensive treatment planning, full mouth reconstructions, and other complex restorative treatments.
Dr. Ned was born and raised in a suburb of Milwaukee, WI. Following his undergraduate studies he decided to follow in his elder sister’s footsteps and to pursue a career in dentistry. Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE provided a comprehensive, top tier education stressed on clinical applications. Creighton is also where Dr. Ned met his best friend Dr. Worth. Following dental school graduation in May of 2009, Dr. Ned moved to Chicago to be closer to his family and to practice within the Chicago Dental community.
Dr. Neduvelil strongly believes that he treats people, not just teeth. He offers a practice devoted to comprehensive dentistry and puts an emphasis on sound preventative dentistry. He has a special affinity with children and the knowledge to treat using nearly painless dental techniques. You will treasure the peace of mind that comes from a quickly developed sense of trust and confidence in Dr. Ned and his team.
Dr. Ned currently resides in Downtown Chicago. In his spare time he likes spending quality time with his family and friends.
Dr. Roshini Neduvelil, fondly known as”Dr Rosh” by her patients, was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated in May 2001 with a bachelors in English from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She continued on to attain her dental degree from Creighton School of Dentistry and graduated with a DDS in May 2005. Following dental school, Dr. Rosh decided to further her dental education and pursued a post-graduate program (General Practice Residency) at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She worked as a general practitioner in New York for two years following her residency and then in 2008, decided to return back to the Midwest. She moved to Chicago, IL and has been practicing family dentistry for the last 11 years in Illinois.
After Dr. Ned, her brother, decided to move to Chicago as well, the brother/sister duo knew that they would want to open up a dental office together. They were both happy to join forces and open up Skyline Smiles of Roscoe Village in August 2016. What rings true for both Dr. Ned and Dr Rosh, is that they and their team LOVE what they do. You feel it the first time you visit either one of their practices.
Dr. Rosh is passionate about dentistry and taking care of her patients. She values each patient as an individual with unique needs and goals. Her goal is to create healthy, beautiful smiles while keeping her patients comfortable, relaxed and pain free. She is known by her patients for her friendliness, compassionate care, and her willingness to listen and explain everything in clear detail.
Dr. Simon Oh grew up in Maryland where he received his Bachelors of Science at the University of Maryland – College Park in Physiology and Neurobiology. He then graduated with honors at the University of Maryland Dental School, where he achieved the highest national board scores in his class. He was a member of several honors societies, including the OKU honors society, and won many scholarships for academic and clinical achievement. Dr. Oh was also the lead guitar player of his band, InciDental.
After finishing his dental education, Dr. Oh furthered his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Here he received extensive inpatient and outpatient training in conditions ranging from impacted wisdom teeth and dental implants, to major facial reconstructive surgery. Dr. Oh is also a published author in the Journal of Maxillofacial Trauma.
Today, Dr. Oh serves as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief of Implantology of Capstone Dental Group and Dental Health Associates, overlooking clinical operations of over 100 dentists and dental specialists. As a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Oh has special interest in dental implant surgery, the All-on-X full mouth reconstruction concept, zygomatic implants, teeth in one day, and bone regeneration. With Dr. Oh’s unique skill set acquired from training around the world, he leaves no patients behind, even if they have “no bone.”
In addition to being voted by his fellow dentists as Top Dentist in Philadelphia Magazine in 2019 and 2020, Dr. Oh has also been selected as one of the top 40 dentists under 40 in the United States by Incisal Edge Magazine in 2020 for his clinical skills, involvement in education, and leadership in the dental field.
Dr. Oh lectures, mentors, and trains doctors, nationally and internationally, on implant surgery on a regular basis for many different implant companies. He focuses on delivering the highest quality, empathetic care to his patients, in the most pain-free manner possible. Dr. Oh enjoys traveling, golf, and spending time with his wife Sophie, son Cameron, daughter Claire, and their two dogs, Max and Mandi.
Dr. Patel was born and raised in Bombay, India. He completed his first Dental School in Maharashtra State in 1997. After graduation, he attended UCLA for advanced dental education and later was accepted in the prestigious and one of the oldest Dental schools in the world, New York University, College of Dentistry in Manhattan, NY. He graduated with Honors in General Dentistry, in 2005. In 2006, Dr. Patel started NJ Smiles Dental in Edison from scratch.
He has attended over 1500 hours of CE credits in the various dental related course. He has amassed over 700 CE hours in Implant Dentistry and over 400 CE hours in Orthodontics including Invisalign. Dr. Patel, belongs to Elite group of handpicked Dentists, known as Reingage, hosted by Dr. Galler. This group processes more than 10% of ALL Invisalign cases in US.
Dr. Patel, is known as a very competent and well-mannered person with the philosophy of patients first. His gentle nature and calm attitude makes a dental visit enjoyable. He is known for his Painless Shots. Dr. Patel, resides in Edison with his wife and two children. Dr. Patel’s wife, Reshma, helps him run the dental practices.
Dr. Patel was awarded America’s Best Dentist and has been voted Best Dental care in Central Jersey. He is also involved in providing charity care and philanthropic efforts.
Dr. Priya Patel, an east coast native, graduated from Boston University with an undergraduate degree in human physiology and went on to earn her masters and dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She also completed a year of General Practice Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Dr. Patel has always loved the city of Chicago and a few years ago made it her new home with her family. She is a compassionate and approachable dentist and firmly believes that communication and education is important when treating patients. She is looking forward to being part of the community and cannot wait to be your new neighborhood family dentist!
In her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband and young children, traveling, and exploring Chicago.
Blake Perkins is a man of many talents. He has worked in jobs as diverse as Lot Boy for Burgerville USA when he was 14, to Shoe Salesman, Customer Service Representative for Alltel Telephone Company, to Ink Department apprentice at James River (now Georgia Pacific). He happily settled into the world of Dentistry after working for Clinical Research Associates in their Dental Research division while attending Brigham Young University. There he found a passion for anything related to teeth and most of all, the people who have them!
After graduation from Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine in 2000, he was accepted into the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, where he trained with specialists from all aspects of dentistry. From there he and his little family moved to Beale Air Force Base in Northern California. After finishing his commitment there, Blake transferred to the Air Force Reserves, and returned to his hometown of Vancouver to practice full time. In 2010 he joined the Or Air National Guard and loves continuing to serve his country.
Blake loves to find creative ways to solve problems, and the challenges of each individual patient are what drives him to excel in dentistry. He is always seeking out new knowledge in the dental field through Continuing Education in implants, endodontics, oral surgery, and many other facets of the ever complex world of dental treatments. He is rapidly becoming known in the area for his expertise is treating patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, helping them regain the quality sleep that we all need.
Blake spend time outside of work with his wife Sarah, and their 5 children, going from sporting events, to dance recitals, to piano lessons, and everything else that comes with a busy family. He loves the outdoors, and can be found volunteering either at church with the youth programs, or his local Scout troop, mentoring the next generation. He has yet to find an activity outside he doesn’t enjoy, and looks forward to the new adventures each day brings.
Dr. Probst completed his DDS at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry after completing his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University. After graduating dental school in 2006, he joined Comfort Dental in Colorado. In 2011, he and his cousin Scott, who is also a dentist, brought the Comfort Dental franchise to Washington State and has been practicing here ever since.
Dr. Probst excels in and enjoys practicing all areas of dentistry and enjoys working with his patients to determine the best approach to their dental health.
At age 19, Dr. Probst served a two-year mission for his church in Brazil, where he learned to speak Portuguese. He has been married to his beautiful wife for more than 20 years and the family includes five children. When he has free time at his home base in Snoqualmie, Dr. Probst enjoys family time, hunting, fly fishing, hiking, and golfing.
Founder & President of HALO;
General of the Tooth Fairy Army
The Founder of The HALO Dental Network and fearless leader of the Tooth Fairy Army, Dr. Brady Smith, DDS, received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University – Idaho. Upon graduating from The University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Brady and his lovely wife relocated to Colorado, where Brady began his career in dentistry.
Five years later, the Spokane native returned to his home state of Washington, where he established his Comfort Dental practice in Camas. Although his practice was thriving, he wanted more. Inspired to give back, Brady launched the popular DRILLED with Dr. Brady, a podcast to help educate and demystify dentistry. Now, Dr. Brady is growing The HALO Dental Network, a global coalition of dental professionals willing to donate their services to their local communities. Not only does he lead the HALO effort, but he donates his time and services to the dentally underserved, changing countless smiles and lives.
Now a father of four, Dr. Brady enjoys playing basketball with his sons between saving smiles. He also plays guitar in a local cover band called The Playlist.
An Oregon native, Matthew Vogel grew up in Portland and went to the University of Oregon for his undergraduate degree in Biology and Human Physiology with minors in Business and Chemistry. He then went on to Oregon Health Sciences University for his doctorate degree in Dental Medicine where he graduated with high honors. Dr. Matthew Vogel, a premiere dentist In Gresham Oregon, has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 2014.
Dr. Vogel lives in Gresham with his wife and son. His passion is for his family and providing the best dental care to his patients in the most comfortable and accommodating way possible. Dr. Vogel’s hobbies include snowboarding, golfing, and hiking.
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Wood knew that oral surgery would be the perfect fit for him because he has a passion for working with his hands and loves being able to implement his years of experience in both dentistry and medicine. He was drawn to Utah Surgical Arts because he felt that the overall culture of this practice was something special and knew he could add to the team’s exceptional standards of care and treatment.
Knowing that he can help people restore their confidence, comfort them throughout treatment, and improve people’s lives, Dr. Wood is happy to be able to come to work each day. He has the utmost confidence in his training and looks forward to the opportunity to establish a connection with all of his patients. Dr. Wood is highly skilled and experienced in treating facial trauma, dental implants, anesthesia and sedation techniques, and bone grafting and proudly offers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery to patients of all ages.
Education and Residency
Dr. Wood studied economics at the University of Utah and interrupted his studies to participate in a church mission in Ukraine from 2005 to 2007. When he returned, he finished his undergrad in 2011 and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry in 2015. He completed his residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, where he worked alongside highly talented specialists. Taking other people’s care into his hands is something that he takes seriously, and he feels honored to be able to communicate with his patients and provide them the best possible care.
Dr. Chris Worth was born in Fargo, ND and raised across the Red River in neighboring Moorhead, MN. In 2005, he graduated with a degree in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, NE, and in 2009 he earned his D.D.S. from the same institution. After graduation, he sought to develop his clinical skills in a big city setting, and took an associate position in Chicago, IL. Looking to advance professionally, in 2013 he opened Skyline Smiles West Loop with his friend and former classmate, Dr. Deepak Neduvelil.
From an early age, Dr. Worth demonstrated a propensity for helping others and artistic expression. By the time he reached college, he realized dentistry provided the perfect marriage of health care and creativity. He takes a passionate and holistic approach to his profession, striving to satisfy his patients’ dental needs in a practical and esthetic manner. His dedication to dentistry and meticulous attention to detail help him produce healthy and beautiful smiles.
Dr. Worth practices almost all facets of general dentistry, but places more emphasis on the placement and restoration of dental implants. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, tennis and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He looks forward to continuing to grow personally and professionally while serving the Chicago community’s dental needs for years to come
