kari c. woo DDS
Dr. Kari Woo was born and raised in the Bellevue, WA area and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 2008. She stayed down in the Bay Area practicing dentistry for a couple years following dental school before returning to her hometown here in the beautiful pacific northwest.
She consistently attends continuing education courses in order to stay current with the many advancements in techniques and technology. It is her goal to stay at the leading-edge of dentistry for the benefit of her patients. In addition, she reads many dental journals and participates in multiple study clubs with her mentors and colleagues. Dr. Woo is BLS/ACLS certified and is also a professional member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle King County Dental Society, and the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Education.
Dr. Woo’s personal interests include traveling, sporting events, trying new restaurants, and soaking in a stunning view. She also loves being out on the water, which we are so fortunate to have such incredible access to here in the greater Seattle area! When not working she loves spending as much time as possible with her family and friends.
On Being a Dentist
“I’m lucky to be in a profession in which I get to combine so many of my passions. I am able to use my skills to help improve the smiles and health of so many people. At the same time, I’m getting to know them personally as they become part of the family here at W Dentistry! Knowing I’m a part of helping others feel great about their health and their smile can be immensely rewarding. I love how dentistry has the potential to drastically improve the way people feel about themselves. Many people don’t expect this, and it is gratifying to see the positive changes that the care I provide can make for an individual.”
– Kari C. Woo DDS
ASHLEY EDWARDS DDS
Dr. Ashley Edwards was born in Arizona and raised in California. She attended UC San Diego where she majored in Psychology and minored in Chemistry. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Edwards studied and graduated alongside Dr. Woo in the same DDS class of 2008.
Dr. Edwards moved from San Francisco to Washington state in 2011 where she has continued to advance her career in dentistry. She has expanded her clinical knowledge to include facial injections with neuromodulators (Botox) used both aesthetically and therapeutically for TMJ.
When she is not treating patients, Dr. Edwards enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is an avid golfer, runner and loves spending time on the boat during the beautiful PNW summers.