Meet Our Team
Dr. Jade K. Kim DDS
Dr. Kim was born in South Korea and came to the United States to study abroad in 1991. Although she originally planned to be a chemist, her interest in the healthcare field led her to become a dentist. She lives in Seattle with her family. Her husband works at the University of Washington and Children's Hospitals. Her two rambunctious boys and one precocious girl make sure that she is constantly busy. Dr. Kim feels that balance is important in life. When she can find the time, she enjoys running and oil painting. [Dr. Kim's Resumé].
Linda Billingsley :: Registered Dental Hygienist
Linda was born and raised in New Jersey, moved to Seattle with her husband in 1981, and has worked in this office since 1983. The longstanding relationships she has built with our patients make her job especially rewarding. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, yoga, and walking her dog.
Carla :: Registered Dental Hygienist
Carla has been a practicing dental hygienist since 1998. Prior to joining our practice in 2004, she worked as a hygienist in Lucerne, Switzerland for nearly five years. Her biggest passion in life is traveling abroad and learning about other cultures. When she is not planning her next trip she enjoys spending time outdoors in the fabulous Pacific Northwest. Depending on the season, you might find her downhill skiing, snowshoeing, hiking or cycling.
Michelle Rainsberger :: Registered Dental Hygienist
Michelle joined our team in 2007 and is a graduate from the Dental Hygiene program at Shoreline Community College. She enjoyed growing up as a patient at this office and is thrilled to be back as part of our team! Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Lynnwood with her fiancé and their 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Kim Looney :: Dental Assistant
Kim was born and raised in Edmonds, WA and joined this practice in 1992. She says that with our many longstanding patients it is like seeing old friends every day! Kim and her husband, Pat, have one daughter. Outside of work she runs the North Queens Drill team, is an avid snowmobiler, and loves boating on our beautiful sunny Seattle days.
Maria Andrus :: Dental Assistant
Maria moved up to the Seattle area from Gig Harbor to pursue a career in the dental field. Since getting her education, she has been a dental assistant for 8 years. She recently joined this office in February 2010 and loves the great atmosphere. She currently lives in Mountlake Terrace with her husband Vern. When she isn’t working, Maria enjoys gardening, quilting, camping/hiking, traveling, visiting family, and her animals (Wilbur the Basset Hound, Mystery the Bernese Mountain Dog, and Aang the Holland Lop bunny).
Renee Griggs :: Front Office Staff
Renee has been part of the front office staff since 1980! She moved to Seattle in 1978 from Long Beach, California. Renee and her husband, Joe, have two wonderful daughters, Clare and Audrey. In their free time, they enjoy the experience of traveling together as a family and entertaining the constant flow of local and out of town guests at “Hotel Griggs”.
Katie Graham :: Front Office Staff
Katie joined our team in December, 2010. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo with a degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. She also studied Dental Assisting at Berkshire College in Seattle. Her obsession is traveling the world and experiencing other cultures, but always loves coming home to her boyfriend, Devon, and her adorable puppy, Bowie.
Tracy Wyrick :: Front Office Staff
Tracy joined our front office staff in 2007. She has an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education and previously worked as a pre-school teacher. When not in the office she enjoys volunteering, reading, scrapbooking, and hiking with her husband Thomas and their dog Pepper.