Meet Our Dentists
Soo Kim, DDS
Showing real understanding and a passion for patient-first dentistry.
Dr. Soo Kim is originally from Korea and has been living in the United States for more than 20 years. She met her husband during dental school and is now the mother of a beautiful girl and a happy dog.
She received her dental degree from NYU College of Dentistry and was an associate dentist in Illinois for three years.
When her daughter was born, Dr. Kim and her family decided to move to Washington. After a precious year being a full-time mom, Dr. Kim was ready to come back into dentistry with the same passion and a new perspective.
Nowadays, Dr. Kim is described by her patients as an understanding and friendly dentist who is always ready to create beautiful smiles for all.
I was raised by my mother, an artist, and my father, an orthodontist, and periodontist. For me, drawing and painting was something very natural and something I loved, so I decided to pursue a Visual Arts degree from the University of Chicago. Upon graduation, I realized that my professional desire was to help others, so I went ahead and followed my father’s footsteps to become a dentist.
What Is the Best Part of Your Job?
The rewarding feeling I get after helping patients with their dental needs and seeing a smile on their faces.
What Do You Do Outside of the Office?
Most of my free time is for my family. I love spending time with my daughter and dog, blowing bubbles, or throwing the ball. I also enjoy drawing, photography, exploring nature, and practicing yoga and Pilates.
Memberships/Awards
Christen Kartaltepe, DDS
Dr. Christen Kartaltepe grew up in the small town of Longview, TX. She is happily married and a proud mother of two beautiful girls.
She moved to San Antonio to pursue her dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. She has been practicing dentistry for more than 12 years now.
Dr. Kartaltepe’s kind and gentle personality make her an outstanding dentist and a patient favorite. She strives to provide excellent care and guidance, so all her patients feel empowered to make decisions about their dental care.
While I worked as a software developer, I spent a lot of time researching other careers that would be a better fit for me. I chose dentistry because it requires a unique combination of scientific knowledge and artistic ability. It also allows me to work with people on a personal level to help them improve their lives and health.
What Is the Best Part of Your Job?
What I enjoy most about dentistry is when I’m able to help patients overcome their fear of getting dental work done.
What Do You Do Outside of the Office?
My family enjoys hiking, swimming, and playing board games. I truly enjoy rowing on Lake Sammamish in the early morning hours several days a week.
Memberships/Awards
- American Dental AssociationOpens a new window to ADA website
- Academy of General DentistryOpens a new window to AGD website
- Excellence in Clinical Dentistry Award, 2011
What a friendly and professional team. I love Dr. Kim!
Maria A. (Cottage Lake Patient)
Dr. Chan Kim
Dr. Chan Kim is originally from South Korea but in 2006 he made his way to California where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at Loma Linda University.
When not on the office Dr Kim finds joy in staying active, connecting with nature and spending time with his wife and 3 children. He also enjoys running, hiking and has a passion for music.
Dr Kim strives to create a welcoming environment where your comfort and well-being are at the forefront of his approach. He values open communication and patient education, and believes that informed decisions lead to the best outcomes for oral health. So whether it’s restoring smiles with implants, performing intricate surgeries, or providing precise and effective root canal treatments, he is committed to delivering exceptional care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Otto Hanssen, DDS
Dr. Otto Hanssen was born and raised in Bellingham, WA. He undertook his undergraduate studies at Western Washington University with an emphasis in Chemistry.
Dr. Hanssen then studied and received his Dental Degree from the University of Washington in 1979.
After a long dental practice partnership, he founded Covington Family Dentistry See our homepagein 1994.
Dr. Hanssen is active in most areas of general dentistry with a concentration on more complex reconstructive cases. He provides the same level of attention and comfort to every patient!
What do you do outside of the office?
I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife of more than 30 years, and our three grown children. We like traveling to warmer climates and boating in the Puget Sound’s San Juan Islands.