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Why Choose Our Dentists?

At Modern Dentistry, we believe you deserve a lifetime of dental health. Our personalized and comprehensive approach uses modern science and technology to provide you with the best care available anywhere.

6 Reasons Why People Trust Our Dentists

Cutting-Edge Technology

We are continually employing new technologies to make your care more accurate, efficient, convenient, and predictable.

We invest in cutting edge technology found in few dental offices for your convenience and for more predictable and efficient results

Our dental technology helps us to be more thorough and accurate with your care, and helps you to better understand your dental condition.

Advanced Training

The Modern Dentistry team is involved in continual training to provide the most advanced dental care available. Our doctors have thousands of additional hours of advanced training in all aspects of dentistry.

Our dentistry team continue to study recent advances in dentistry and they bring this training back to us to be sure we are all practicing on the cutting edge of today’s dentistry.

Doctor Peterson teaches other dentists from around the world how to apply recent dental advances to their own practices.

Our training allows us to predict your future dental needs and work to reduce your future risk of dental problems.

Health Focused Whole body health

We know that dental disease is related to over 65 chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Our focus is not just on saving teeth, but on detecting and managing the issues that lead to dental disease. 

You can be sick with a healthy mouth, but you cannot be healthy with a sick mouth.

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Longevity Lasting results Lifetime health

Traditionally, dentists treat problems caused by dental disease rather than treating the cause of the disease itself.

This causes unnecessary damage not only to your mouth, but to your overall health and costs you more money.

Our approach creates a long-term plan to improve your dental and systemic health for your lifetime.

Advanced Training

Creating smiles is a mixture of art and science.

Our experienced dental team uses modern science and technology to deliver the highest quality care so you can smile with confidence and have a healthy and attractive mouth for a lifetime.

Minimally Invasive Treatments

We embrace minimally invasive dental techniques, prioritizing gentle procedures to preserve your natural teeth and minimize discomfort.

Our approach focuses on preserving tooth structure, promoting faster recovery, and enhancing overall patient comfort.

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What Makes Our Dentists Different?

Modern Dentistry’s approach begins with a personalized assessment of your dental health. The assessment summarizes your mouth’s current condition, how that contributes to your overall health and predicts risks before they become problems.
Our experienced dental team uses modern science and technology to deliver the highest quality care so you can smile with confidence and have a healthy and attractive mouth for a lifetime.

Why Is Our Dentistry Approach Better For You?

Traditionally, dentists treat a cavity or infection after it creates problems. This causes unnecessary damage not only to your mouth, but to your overall health and costs you more money. Our approach creates a long-term plan to improve your dental and systemic health.

Your treatment plan with Modern Dentistry will be effective, efficient and address all your cosmetic and oral health goals. If necessary, we will coordinate your care with other specialists to ensure all your needs are met. You will leave each appointment better than when you arrived, happy you chose us and excited to share our services with your family and friends.

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This Old Man
March 13, 2024
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Top notch! Always a great experience...
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mary madison
March 7, 2024
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Always a gentle and thorough cleaning. Exam was complete and I am more comfortable after a slight adjustment of my crown!
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Pete Guidry
March 6, 2024
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Staff is Friendly, efficient, professional, knowledgeable with up to date equipment and procedures. Their explanation and guidance on my treatment plan was great, plus the waiting area is clean & comfortable . Overall I highly recommend Modern Dentistry.
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Una Anderson
March 4, 2024
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I have not completed my care at MD yet so this is what I experienced so far: Wow. Beverly the dental hygienist is superb! She made all of my fears around cleanings go away. She made me so comfortable, explained everything clearly and there was a lot to be explained. She anticipated my every need and was 'on it' before I was. My teeth have never been this clean. I can not express enough how professional and thorough and kind Beverly was during my visit. She is THE BEST!
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Marion H.
February 21, 2024
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Although everyone was really friendly, I was a bit upset that it was not made clear when I scheduled the appointment for a dental cleaning that they have two types of first time appointments, which are dental cleaning or oral exam. This is the first time, a dentist office actually splits these up. They've always been combined in any other office I've been to. So, be aware when you make your appointments. Although I specifically asked for a dental cleaning, I was scheduled for an oral exam. Misunderstandings happen, and due to a cancelation I was able to get the cleaning done at the same time of my oral exam. Otherwise they would have scheduled me for another day, which would not have been okay since I work full-time. Other than that, I can't complain. Everything was done very thoroughly, and Dr. Peterson appears to be a great dentist.
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Marv Vose
February 6, 2024
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Helped me quickly quickly in a very painful situation.
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Todd Hall
January 25, 2024
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Friendly, efficient with modern dentistry techniques and equipment. Best dental experience I have had! Third visit, still feel the same!
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Richard Schulte (Dick)
January 24, 2024
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On my initial visit to the dentistry, I was very impressed by everyone I came into contact with. Their professionalism, their communication about options and costs, and the facility itself were excellent.

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Hallie

Dental Hygienist with Modern Dentistry since 2018

Outdoor Enthusiast,, party planner, Karaoke superstar

Being a dental hygienist was a goal for Hallie since childhood. She got her start by first volunteering at a dental clinic then dental assisting and finally to hygiene school.

Hallie loves building relationships with her patients while helping them improve their overall health. Her co-workers appreciate her leadership in planning team bonding activities such as the annual group costume for Halloween. When she isn’t providing great care for her patients, Hallie enjoys hiking, reading, beach-combing, singing karaoke and spending time with her family.

Jennie

Dental Assistant with Modern Dentistry since 2008

Dog lover, dancer extraordinaire, Picasso‑in‑training

If she didn’t enjoy her work so much, Jennie thinks she might be back in the Napa Valley working on her family’s ranch. Always ready to learn new things, Jennie hones her skills by attending many training classes to master the latest dental techniques.

In addition to being a great dancer who can dance to any music, Jennie has superpower skills in anticipating what Dr. Peterson is thinking and will need next.

Jennie has a passion for paddle boarding and painting and loves spending time with her super sweet dogs LuLu and Tahoe.

Courtney

Office Manager with Modern Dentistry since 2020

Disneyland fanatic, Wonder Woman wannabe, Midwest transplant

With a background in event management, Courtney is responsible for business aspects of the practice and assures the practice operates smoothly. Courtney loves getting to know our patients, answering their questions and making each visit pleasant and convenient.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband and dog children, Pippin and Leia as well as binge watching all things Star Wars. On a nice day, you will often find her playing fetch in the

backyard or exploring new areas in the PNW.

Tiffany

Dental Hygienist with Modern Dentistry since 2018

Foodie, binge watcher, former rap star’s girlfriend

Tiffany graduated from Columbia Basin College’s dental hygiene program after several years as a dental assistant.

Tiffany is a master at her craft and her notable talent is her ability to make people comfortable and welcome. On weekends, she enjoys trying new restaurants (minus the meat) cooking (minus the meat), traveling, photography, and binge watching all the latest shows on Netflix.

Layce

Treatment Coordinator with Modern Dentistry since 2021

Coveter of shoes, Baseball lover, Professional kid chauffeur

Layce started her dental career in 2015 working for an orthodontics clinic. Her work there taught her clinical and customer service skills that she has further developed at Modern Dentistry. Layce loves to see patients do the work it takes to regain and retain their healthy, big smiles.

Layce’s two teenaged boys keep her very busy after hours with many sporting events and other activities. Some of her favorite things to do with down time is to rewatch her favorite show– “New Girl”, watch New York Yankees baseball and practice her smooth moonwalking skills.

Marisa

Dental Assistant with Modern Dentistry since 2022

Buffalo wing lover, Mind reader, Unicyclist

Before joining Modern Dentistry, Marisa worked for several years assisting in an oral surgery office. Marisa enjoys getting to know patients and helping put them at ease during their visit.

In her limited spare time when not trying to keep up with her husband and two children, Marisa finds time to enjoy gardening, working out/yoga, camping as much as possible and playing with her dogs Bella and Auggie.

Max

Dental Hygiene Assitant at Modern Dentistry since 2025

Movie Lover, Trivia Master, Seattle Sports Super Fan

If you ever find yourself in a trivia showdown, Max is your secret weapon. When he’s not busy at Modern Dentistry, he’s diving into books, binge-watching movies, or planning his next adventure. He’s got a travel bucket list featuring the three “I’s”—Ireland, Italy, and Iceland. If he wasn’t working in dentistry, he’d be calling the shots as a sports broadcaster. Max shares his home with his best buddy, George, a Maine Coon cat with a personality as big as his fur.