About Judson A. Werner DDS, PS
Our entire staff is focused on giving patients the highest quality oral health-care in
a comfortable and professional environment.
Judson A. Werner, DDS
Dr. Werner grew up in Olympia, Washington before attending Santa Clara
University. He earned his dental degree from the University of Washington. Upon
graduating from dental school he worked as an associate dentist in downtown
Seattle, and volunteered his time as a part-time professor at the University of
Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Werner joined the practice in January 2004.
Dr. Werner is a member of the Seattle/King County Dental Society, the Washington
State Dental Association, the Washington Academy of General Dentistry, the
Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Werner is proud to support the Seattle King County Dental Foundation, a charity
organization with a goal to fund and support education programs to increase
access to dental care in King County. Dr. Werner also recently returned from a trip
to do volunteer dentistry in Uganda in June of 2007. He had previously
volunteered in Jamaica in November of 2005. Dr. Werner and his wife, Amelie,
enjoy sailing, wake boarding, skiing, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Werner also enjoys
spending time with his son, Tristan, born January 8, 2010.
Joanna Sun, DDS
Dr. Joanna Sun was born and raised in Shoreline, Washington, and is proud to
still call it home. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University,
enjoying four sunny years in Palo Alto. Upon graduation from college, Dr. Sun
spent some time in Boston before returning home to Seattle, where she earned
her dental degree from the University of Washington.
In her free time, Dr. Sun enjoys spending time with her family and friends, though
dentistry is never far away. Her husband, Ben, is a pediatric dentist and her father
is a retired general dentist, both of whom are her inspiration.
Dr. Sun, together with her husband and pug, Tyson, enjoys spending time in the
outdoors- hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, walking around Greenlake, or
playing a variety of sports. She loves cooking and baking, being a huge Seattle
sports fan, and traveling the world. Dr. Sun is also very active in her church, and
serves as a high school group counselor together with her husband. Her other
hobbies include playing the piano and harp. Dr. Sun also enjoys spending time
with her son, Dylan, born in December of 2009.
Dr. Sun particularly enjoys getting to know her patients, and is looking forward to
meeting you!
Amy Haselman, Dental Assistant
A skilled dental assistant, Amy has been with the practice since 1996. Amy's first
son, Kade, was born on June 29, 2004, and her daughter, Ella, was born on April
6, 2006. Amy's third child, Asher was born in March 2008. A native of Maple Valley,
she and her husband moved back and built a home there, which they are enjoying
immensely. Amy and her husband, Michael, were married in March of 2000. Amy
and Michael also have a cat named "carport kitty" (where they found him), who was
a stray which they adopted. Amy enjoys playing with Kade, Ella, and Asher,
reading, watching movies, and going for walks in her spare time. The two things
that Amy enjoys most about dentistry are the interaction with the patients and the
technical aspect of her job.
Olga Olufs, Dental Assistant
Olga graduated from the Academy of Dental Assisting in Santa Barbara, CA. She
has recently moved to the Northwest with her husband, Tom. Being an avid hiker,
she is anxious to explore all that the Cascades and Olympics have to offer, and
welcomes any suggestions. In her spare time, Olga enjoys reading, playing board
games, snowboarding, volleyball, and running. Olga has a desire to help people
feel at ease in a dental setting. She enjoys dental assisting because it gives her a
chance to work hands-on with patients, meeting the highest standards in care and
professionalism.
Tiffanie Gifford, Dental Assistant
After being a barista for 7 years, Tiffanie decided to go to assisting school and
graduated in May of 2009 from Northshore Dental Assisting School in Kenmore,
WA. She grew up in the little horse town of Brier, WA and hasn’t ventured off too
far. She currently lives in Bothell with her boyfriend Zak, her two children Mckenna
and Max, and his son, Xavier. They are all football fans; they love to play and watch
it on TV. In her free time, if there is any, Tiffanie enjoys reading, spending time with
her family, and horseback riding.
Joyce Nakashima, Registered Dental Hygienist
Joyce is a Husky. She received her bachelors degree and her dental hygiene
certificate from the University of Washington. Joe, and her Australian shepherd,
Sumi, complete her household. They enjoy spending time with family and friends.
She enjoys all the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer, and can usually be
found fishing, crabbing, clam digging, or picking mushrooms and berries. In the
summer she enjoys her Redfish kayak and in the winter, snowshoes. Flowers are
also a favorite of hers; she is student of the Saga Goryu School of Ikebana. Joyce
finds family practice very rewarding. She feels privileged to meet and help our
diverse and interesting patients and their families.
Suzanne Connolly, Registered Dental Hygienist
Suzanne has worked in dentistry for 30 years. She started out as a dental
assistant for 5 years in Buffalo, NY. She then went on the get her hygiene degree
and has been practicing hygiene for the last 25 years. She moved out to this area
13 years ago and now lives in Covington. She started working for Dr. Johnson in
1997 and has been with the practice ever since. Suzanne loves to play sports,
bike, golf, hike and watch her daughter play rugby. She also likes to cook and
never makes the same dish twice.
Pam Silcox, Front Office
Pam is the most experienced in our front office. There is no question that she
cannot answer. She loves getting to know all of our patients and their families.
Pam was born in San Francisco and has lived in Santa Clara, CA. She moved to
this area in 1998 and now makes Sammamish her home. Pam and her husband
have two children who live in this area, her daughter is a teacher in Kirkland and
her son works for Providence Hospital. Pam enjoys cross-country skiing and
volunteering at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Her husband has a 1963 MG that
he races in the SOVERN classic car series.
Andrea Brown, Front Office
Andrea has a customer service background and takes joy in helping others and
being a team player. She is friendly, out-going and always smiling. Andrea has
lived in Washington her whole life and just recently moved back from Spokane.
Now living in Maple Valley with her boyfriend Terry and “the boys,” Noah and Dane,
both Lab-Great Dane mixes. In the winter months, they work at Crystal Mountain. In
Andrea’s spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends,
skiing and wakeboarding. She has been overseas and is excited to add to her
traveling adventures. Her motto, “Life is a journey, enjoy the ride!”
How do I know if my dentist has a good professional record?
The Washington State Dental Association requires members to take at least 42
hours of continuing dental education courses every two years, which means that
member dentists are constantly upgrading their technical skills. You may call the
Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission office at (360) 236-4860
or FAX (360) 664-9077 to find out if a formal complaint has been filed against the
dentist.
Our entire staff is focused on giving patients the highest quality oral health-care in
a comfortable and professional environment.
Judson A. Werner, DDS
Dr. Werner grew up in Olympia, Washington before attending Santa Clara
University. He earned his dental degree from the University of Washington. Upon
graduating from dental school he worked as an associate dentist in downtown
Seattle, and volunteered his time as a part-time professor at the University of
Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Werner joined the practice in January 2004.
Dr. Werner is a member of the Seattle/King County Dental Society, the Washington
State Dental Association, the Washington Academy of General Dentistry, the
Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Werner is proud to support the Seattle King County Dental Foundation, a charity
organization with a goal to fund and support education programs to increase
access to dental care in King County. Dr. Werner also recently returned from a trip
to do volunteer dentistry in Uganda in June of 2007. He had previously
volunteered in Jamaica in November of 2005. Dr. Werner and his wife, Amelie,
enjoy sailing, wake boarding, skiing, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Werner also enjoys
spending time with his son, Tristan, born January 8, 2010.
Joanna Sun, DDS
Dr. Joanna Sun was born and raised in Shoreline, Washington, and is proud to
still call it home. She received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University,
enjoying four sunny years in Palo Alto. Upon graduation from college, Dr. Sun
spent some time in Boston before returning home to Seattle, where she earned
her dental degree from the University of Washington.
In her free time, Dr. Sun enjoys spending time with her family and friends, though
dentistry is never far away. Her husband, Ben, is a pediatric dentist and her father
is a retired general dentist, both of whom are her inspiration.
Dr. Sun, together with her husband and pug, Tyson, enjoys spending time in the
outdoors- hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, walking around Greenlake, or
playing a variety of sports. She loves cooking and baking, being a huge Seattle
sports fan, and traveling the world. Dr. Sun is also very active in her church, and
serves as a high school group counselor together with her husband. Her other
hobbies include playing the piano and harp. Dr. Sun also enjoys spending time
with her son, Dylan, born in December of 2009.
Dr. Sun particularly enjoys getting to know her patients, and is looking forward to
meeting you!
Amy Haselman, Dental Assistant
A skilled dental assistant, Amy has been with the practice since 1996. Amy's first
son, Kade, was born on June 29, 2004, and her daughter, Ella, was born on April
6, 2006. Amy's third child, Asher was born in March 2008. A native of Maple Valley,
she and her husband moved back and built a home there, which they are enjoying
immensely. Amy and her husband, Michael, were married in March of 2000. Amy
and Michael also have a cat named "carport kitty" (where they found him), who was
a stray which they adopted. Amy enjoys playing with Kade, Ella, and Asher,
reading, watching movies, and going for walks in her spare time. The two things
that Amy enjoys most about dentistry are the interaction with the patients and the
technical aspect of her job.
Olga Olufs, Dental Assistant
Olga graduated from the Academy of Dental Assisting in Santa Barbara, CA. She
has recently moved to the Northwest with her husband, Tom. Being an avid hiker,
she is anxious to explore all that the Cascades and Olympics have to offer, and
welcomes any suggestions. In her spare time, Olga enjoys reading, playing board
games, snowboarding, volleyball, and running. Olga has a desire to help people
feel at ease in a dental setting. She enjoys dental assisting because it gives her a
chance to work hands-on with patients, meeting the highest standards in care and
professionalism.
Tiffanie Gifford, Dental Assistant
After being a barista for 7 years, Tiffanie decided to go to assisting school and
graduated in May of 2009 from Northshore Dental Assisting School in Kenmore,
WA. She grew up in the little horse town of Brier, WA and hasn’t ventured off too
far. She currently lives in Bothell with her boyfriend Zak, her two children Mckenna
and Max, and his son, Xavier. They are all football fans; they love to play and watch
it on TV. In her free time, if there is any, Tiffanie enjoys reading, spending time with
her family, and horseback riding.
Joyce Nakashima, Registered Dental Hygienist
Joyce is a Husky. She received her bachelors degree and her dental hygiene
certificate from the University of Washington. Joe, and her Australian shepherd,
Sumi, complete her household. They enjoy spending time with family and friends.
She enjoys all the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer, and can usually be
found fishing, crabbing, clam digging, or picking mushrooms and berries. In the
summer she enjoys her Redfish kayak and in the winter, snowshoes. Flowers are
also a favorite of hers; she is student of the Saga Goryu School of Ikebana. Joyce
finds family practice very rewarding. She feels privileged to meet and help our
diverse and interesting patients and their families.
Suzanne Connolly, Registered Dental Hygienist
Suzanne has worked in dentistry for 30 years. She started out as a dental
assistant for 5 years in Buffalo, NY. She then went on the get her hygiene degree
and has been practicing hygiene for the last 25 years. She moved out to this area
13 years ago and now lives in Covington. She started working for Dr. Johnson in
1997 and has been with the practice ever since. Suzanne loves to play sports,
bike, golf, hike and watch her daughter play rugby. She also likes to cook and
never makes the same dish twice.
Pam Silcox, Front Office
Pam is the most experienced in our front office. There is no question that she
cannot answer. She loves getting to know all of our patients and their families.
Pam was born in San Francisco and has lived in Santa Clara, CA. She moved to
this area in 1998 and now makes Sammamish her home. Pam and her husband
have two children who live in this area, her daughter is a teacher in Kirkland and
her son works for Providence Hospital. Pam enjoys cross-country skiing and
volunteering at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Her husband has a 1963 MG that
he races in the SOVERN classic car series.
Andrea Brown, Front Office
Andrea has a customer service background and takes joy in helping others and
being a team player. She is friendly, out-going and always smiling. Andrea has
lived in Washington her whole life and just recently moved back from Spokane.
Now living in Maple Valley with her boyfriend Terry and “the boys,” Noah and Dane,
both Lab-Great Dane mixes. In the winter months, they work at Crystal Mountain. In
Andrea’s spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends,
skiing and wakeboarding. She has been overseas and is excited to add to her
traveling adventures. Her motto, “Life is a journey, enjoy the ride!”
How do I know if my dentist has a good professional record?
The Washington State Dental Association requires members to take at least 42
hours of continuing dental education courses every two years, which means that
member dentists are constantly upgrading their technical skills. You may call the
Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission office at (360) 236-4860
or FAX (360) 664-9077 to find out if a formal complaint has been filed against the
dentist.
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