Dentists in Seattle, WA - Ballard

Aravind Buddula D.M.D., M.D.S., M.S., Periodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Aravind Buddula’s father, a pediatric surgeon, served as his initial inspiration and played a key role in shaping his career. He loves treating his patients and giving them the gentle care they need for great oral health. Delivering periodontal services at multiple Gentle Dental offices throughout the Seattle region, he brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to each patient’s care. His love for his profession is reflected in his achievements. While studying Dentistry at a top dental school in his home country of India, Dr. Buddula received an award from the International College of Dentists for achieving the highest marks in Prosthodontics. He furthered his education with a Masters of Dental Surgery in Periodontics from the College of Dental Surgery in Manipal, India. He went on to pursue a Certificate in Public Health at the Oklahoma University of Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He then attained his D.M.D degree at Tufts School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Buddula made the Dean’s Honor Roll for his exemplary performance on the National Dental Board examination, and was selected by the world-renowned Mayo Clinic to complete his Fellowship in Periodontology and Masters in Biomedical Sciences. His work there earned him the Dental Student Award for outstanding achievements from the American Academy of Periodontology. Especially interested in implant surgery, he has multiple articles on this topic in international, peer-reviewed journals, and his papers have been accepted for presentations at various national and international conferences. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and American Dental Association. Recognizing that patient care and understanding are the essence of any health profession, Dr.Buddula has genuine love and concern for his patients. This fact was acknowledged when he was placed among the best periodontists in patient care at the Mayo Clinic, based exclusively upon the positive patient feedback he received.

In his spare time, Dr.Buddula enjoys watching movies and playing cricket. He is fluent in English, Telugu and Hindi.

EDUCATION

D.M.D., Dentistry – Tufts School of Dental Medicine

M.D.S. – College of Dental Surgery (India)

M.S., Periodontics – Mayo Clinic

AFFILIATIONS

American Dental Association

American Academy of Periodontology

David Kang D.M.D., M.S., M.M.Sc., Endodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. David Kang believes patient education is a critical component in successful treatments. He always spends time with his patients going over details of diagnosis and prognosis based on clinical evaluations and research studies recommending evidence-based treatments. All of his patients and referring doctors complement and appreciate him for his great chair-side manner! After graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Kang received his M.S. in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University.

He completed his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his Masters degree in Endodontics from the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kang grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and worked as a computer engineer at IBM before he joined the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland for his master’s degree in Biotechnology.

EDUCATION

B.A., Computer Engineering–Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S., Biotechnology–Johns Hopkins University

D.M.D.– University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine

M.M.Sc., Endodontics–Harvard University School of Dental Medicine

Lester Woo D.D.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

ABOUT ME

Dr. Woo says, “For me, dentistry combines creative artistry with the fundamentals of science. I try to create a welcoming and comforting environment by treating each of my patients like family.”

After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Woo received his Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

EDUCATION

B.S., Biochemistry–University of California, Berkeley

D.D.S.–University of Southern California

Oral and Maxillofacial training– University of Southern California

Sung Jung D.M.D., General Dentist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Jung says, “Working on teeth is fun and exciting! The best part about being a dentist is taking my patients out of pain, improving their smile and giving them optimal dental health. It improves their sense of well-being and confidence. If my patient has dental anxiety,” “I will work extra hard to relieve their concerns. I want my patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible!”

After graduating from University of Washington, Dr. Jung received his Dental Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also speaks Korean. Away from the office, Dr. Jung likes to get outdoors in beautiful western Washington with his family and his dog for some hiking.

EDUCATION

B.S., Biochemistry–University of Washington

D.M.D.–Medical University of South Carolina

Trent Ellis

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

About Me

Dr. Trent Ellis is a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving patients at GD Ballard and GD Woodinville, bringing expertise and compassion to his practice. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Ellis is committed to providing exceptional care and building meaningful relationships with his patients.

Dr. Ellis graduated with a degree in Accounting from the University of Utah in 2014 before pursuing his passion for healthcare by earning his dental degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2018. He furthered his education in oral and maxillofacial surgery at San Antonio Military, graduating in 2023. A member of professional associations including AAOMS and ADA, Dr. Ellis stays updated with the latest advancements in oral surgery, ensuring the highest standards of care for his patients.

Driven by his desire to impact patients’ health positively, Dr. Ellis finds fulfillment in the complexity and scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, both in managing medical conditions and utilizing surgical skills to improve patients’ lives.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Ellis enjoys a variety of hobbies, including spending time outdoors and engaging in physical activities. Committed to individualized patient care, Dr. Ellis approaches each case with dedication and empathy, ensuring that every patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs. Dr. Trent Ellis is honored to be trusted with the care of his patients and looks forward to making a positive difference in their lives through his expertise and compassionate approach to oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Education

Undergraduate School = University of Utah

Dental School = University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Post-Grad School = San Antonio Military

Affiliations

AAOMS, ADA

Xu Qian D.D.S., M.S., PhD., Board Certified Orthodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Xu (Sue) Qian is a Board-Certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics. She earned her DDS and completed her orthodontic residency with a MS at West China School of Dentistry, Sichuan University. Then she completed a PhD in Oral Health Sciences at School of Dentistry, University of Michigan.

She completed her second residency with a specialty certificate in Orthodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Qian has started practicing orthodontics since 2008. She is highly experienced in orthodontic practicing, teaching, and research. She was a full-time faculty teaching orthodontic residents and treating patients at Tufts University, Boston before relocating to Seattle with her husband who is a software engineer and their two young kids.

Currently, in addition to practicing orthodontics, she continues remote teaching the orthodontic residents as a clinical associate professor. Dr. Qian provides treatment with both braces and clear aligners. She is a credentialed Invisalign provider. Dr. Qian decided to become an orthodontist when she was in middle school because of the awesome experience she had with her orthodontist.

She is ecstatic to provide the same memorable experiences for all her patients and maybe inspire them to join the field as well!

Dr. Qian says, “I love working together with my patients to provide them with an optimal individualized treatment. Creating beautiful, healthy and confident smiles for my patients means everything to me.”

Away from the office, Dr. Qian enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with her family.

EDUCATION

D.D.S.–Sichuan University West China School of Dentistry

M.S., Orthodontic Residency–Sichuan University West China School of Dentistry

PhD., Oral Health Sciences–University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Orthodontics Certificate, Orthodontic Residency–UCLA School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS (Selected)

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics American Association of Orthodontists

American Dental Association

American Dental Education Association American

Association of Dental Research

Washington State Dental Association

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

AWARDS (Selected)

T.M. Graber Teaching Fellowship Award

American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF)

Outstanding Orthodontic Patient Conversion Award

UCLA School of Dentistry Outstanding Reviewer

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO)

First Prize, Research Day (PhD/Postdoc/Faculty category)

University of Michigan School of Dentistry First Prize

Colgate Scholarship for Dentistry, Colgate-Palmolive Company