Dr. Mckay's Dental Philosophy

When I was a young, wet-behind-the-ears dentist, I believed that everyone should come to me for their dental work I think every new dentist feels that way. My philosophy was: "Come one, come all." My practice grew and grew and grew and while I still practiced dentistry every day, I was getting bogged down in administrative minutiae that took me away from what attracted me to dentistry in the first place, the one-on-one time with patients and seeing their lives improve through my efforts and those of my team.

As my concept of how to provide dentistry evolved, I found the most meaning in a quote from Bill Cosby in his book, "Fatherhood". I may not always know the formula for success, but I do know the formula for failure, trying to please everyone! This rang true to me and echoed to the core of my being.

I left my family dentistry office in the Northgate area of Seattle in 1997. I took a 15-month sabbatical before opening Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry. This time was invaluable. It gave me perspective and allowed me to return to school, retool my professional degree and build my new environment.

My friends didn't quite understand the transformation. In the beginning, they would ask, So you're just going to do Hollywood teeth makeovers now? Do I have to find another dentist? My answer then is the same as it is now, My passion is to change people's lives by improving their smiles and I still love dentistry. So, you can still be a part of my practice because you want me to be your dentist - not because it's the best for your insurance company, but it's the best for your long term dental health. In my heart, I knew this was the right path.

That's my philosophy and the driving idea behind Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry. We're here for you and with you.

The differences between my old style of practice and my new approach are like night and day. You are a part of the equation. You help decide the direction we go in. I keep you informed of everything and the experience is of the highest caliber possible.

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Dr. Brian McKay

Dr. Brian McKay
Seattle native and University of Washington alumnus Dr. McKay graduated from USC Dental School in Los Angeles. A lifelong student, he attends hundreds of hours of post-graduate cosmetic and laser courses. In the late '90's he was named Clinical Instructor at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Soon after, he left with other core LVI instructors to form the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC~Live) at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco. PAC~Live is considered the premier post-graduate training institute for cosmetic dentistry in the world. Dr. McKay also is in demand for lecturing and teaching internationally. His students number in the thousands.

Dr. McKay and his family are typical Northwesterners, loving the outdoors. He continues to support many philanthropic organizations nationally and in the Seattle area.

Our Team
Hand-picked, the cream of Western Washington's dental personnel, leaders in their field, Dr. McKay's team drives the practice forward. They are dedicated, practice at the highest levels possible and are "on purpose" each minute of the practice day. You'll notice how smooth, how professional and how adept each team member is as they go about their tasks. Dr. McKay takes pride in each one of his staff members.

Let's meet them:

Cris Duval, Registered Dental Hygienist
Gwen Dewey, Treatment Coordinator
Natalie Palady, Treatment Coordinator
Kathryn Loiseau, Treatment Coordinator
Christina McCleary, Treatment Coordinator
Kelsi Fowler, Treatment Coordinator
Tanya Goodman, Professional Liaison