Our Mission
Dentistry is more than teeth. We believe in the person behind the smile.
At Bothell Smiles Family Dentistry, our mission is to provide high quality dental care to restore health and esthetics for all of our patients and their families. Whether this is your first time at the dentist or you’re getting back in the groove, we believe in making your dental visit a positive experience. Patient experience and excellence in clinical dental skills are our main priorities, and we aim to work together with our patients to achieve their overall smile and oral health goals. We believe in being kind and non-judgmental, all the while providing the best painless, quality dental work for you. We work closely with various dental specialists to ensure that you receive the best comprehensive care. We look forward to becoming a part of your family!
Karen Wang DDS, Family Dentist
Dr. Karen Wang
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Karen Wang has worked in the dental field for over twelve years, and established Bothell Smiles Family Dentistry as her home practice since 2018. Dr. Wang’s practice philosophy is to treat every patient like family, with kindness and a gentle hand. No matter if your last visit was 6 months or many years ago, she truly cares about you, and will give you her undivided attention. Dr. Wang works closely with her patients to achieve their smile and health goals, all the while developing patient confidence in lifelong oral healthcare habits along the way.
ABOUT DR. WANG
Dr. Karen Wang was born and raised in Southern California and has made her home in Washington. During college, she discovered that dentistry perfectly integrates her passion to help others with her natural skill & talent with arts & crafts. She began her dental journey as a surgical dental assistant, and continued her education at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Go Dawgs!
During her time in dental school, Dr. Wang served as a student leader in the UW Chapter of the American Student Dental Association. She also performed research on ceramic veneers with our prosthodontist, Dr. Jeff Chen, won second place in a research competition, and recently published this article in the Journal of Taiwan Academy of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Wang spent significant time performing dental community service, mentoring underclassmen and graduated magna cum laude, top 10, in her class.
Dr. Wang loves to teach, and continues to mentor pre-dental students in their journeys towards becoming dentists. She is also dedicated to teaching patients more about understanding their oral health, and is happy to answer any questions patients may have.
In her free time, Dr. Wang enjoys playing video games, cooking, baking, watching movies, knitting, cosmetics, volunteering at church, reading, and walking her dog, Ollie.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English (fluent)
Mandarin Chinese (fluent)
EDUCATION
University of Washington School of Dentistry, magna cum laude
University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Biology
DENTAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Seattle King County Dental Society
Washington Academy of General Dentistry
Gillian Lim, DDS, Family Dentist
Dr. Gillian Lim
ABOUT DR. LIM
Dr. Gillian Lim is a native Pacific Northwesterner, born and raised in Bellevue. Dr. Lim attended the University of Washington for both her undergraduate degree as well as her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. She is very proud to have forged such deep roots here in the Pacific Northwest.
You will find Dr. Lim to be a modest genuinely caring provider. She embodies the skill as well as the spirit of dentistry and her most important objective as a dentist is to create meaningful and long-lasting personal relationships with all of her patients. Dr. Lim pledges to provide and promote oral care to you in a safe and comfortable environment.
Outside of work, Dr. Lim enjoys cooking and traveling to new places and cultures. She enjoys playing with her sweet pup, Maple, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. You will be in expert hands in Dr. Lim’s care, and we are thrilled to have her join our team here at Bothell Smiles Family Dentistry.