About us
Our team is made up of some very special people. We love what we do and look forward to helping you achieve and maintain your own beautiful smile.
Dr. Trinka
Dentist
Dr. Trinka grew up in the Woodinville-Bothell area and graduated from Bothell High School. He completed his undergraduate degree in Zoology at the University of Washington and then earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery also at the UW where he graduated #1 in his class. Dr. Trinka continues his excellence in dentistry by creating beautiful smiles with CEREC single visit technology. When he is not at the office creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and photography.
Darla
Lead Assistant
Darla has been working with Dr. Trinka since 1993. She has a degree in early childhood education from the University of Nevada, Reno as well as her Dental Assisting Certificate from Lake Washington Technical College, where she was the recipient of the A.D.A. scholarship and also graduated at the top of her class. She takes pride in providing care to our patients with skill, a positive attitude and lots of TLC! Darla enjoys travel, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, cooking and managing investments.
Jenn
Hygienist
Jenn has worked in dentistry since 1999, first as an assistant then returning to complete her hygiene certification at Shoreline, where she graduated with honors, in 2012. Jenn enjoys spending time with her family, remodeling her husband's childhood home, off roading, and camping. She is especially empathetic and understanding of life changing events after successfully seeing her son through his battle with cancer. Jenn looks forward to meeting you with her gentle touch and caring attitude.
Patty
Hygienist
Patty has worked in dentistry for over 30 years. She first worked as a dental assistant and then completed her dental hygiene degree at Shoreline Community College in 2005 with honors. She is passionate about engaging her patients in optimizing their oral health by working as a team to customize their home care through innovative tips to meet each patients individual needs. In her free time she enjoys crafting, tennis, wake boarding, spending time with her two grown children and grandson, and traveling with her husband.
Jackie
Dental Assistant
Jackie joined our office in September 2018 with over 3 years of dental experience. She is friendly, kind, and brings a positive attitude and incredible attention to detail to our team. With her warm personality, she puts all of her patients at ease. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends, and her cat Dale!
Katie
Front Office Coordinator
Katie graduated Cum Laude from SPU with a degree in Psychology. You could not find a more fun-loving, outgoing, and friendly person. Katie loves traveling, going to concerts, hiking, gardening, woodworking, and yoga. Most of her free time is spent enjoying the outdoors and she has a personal goal of camping at all the state parks in Washington.
Rhonda
Financial Coordinator
Rhonda has worked with Dr. Trinka since 1997. Rhonda has an extensive background in banking and accounting and works hard to make financial arrangements that work for our patients. When not posting and dealing with insurance companies, she likes to spend her free time golfing with her husband.
Toby & Si
Office Mascots
Toby and Si love to help Rhonda and Katie greet people and make them feel at ease. Toby has been working at our office since 2005, and Si Joined us in 2014. When not at the office, they enjoy time in Chelan. Their favorite activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, and of course eating!
Awards, Affiliations and Education
Some of Dr. Trinka's qualifications and accolades.
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Seattle-King County Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Academy of CAD/CAM Dentistry
Awards
- American Association of Oral Pathology
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Society of Dentistry for Children
- Alpha Omega Scholarship
- Pierre Fauchard Senior Student
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
Education
- Bachelor of Arts: Zoology, University of Washington Graduate 1982, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry 1986, Top of Class
Services
Some of the procedures that we specialize in
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, Bridgework, Dentures, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants, Root Canal Therapy & Extractions
Advanced Technology
Cerec Single Visit CAD/CAM ceramic crowns, onlays & veneers, Digital X-Rays, Laser soft-tissue treatments & Diagnodent caries detection
Hygiene & Preventative Care
Periodontal Maintenance & Therapy, Teeth Whitening, Nightguards & Sealants
Supplementary Services
Pediatric Dentistry & Nitrous Oxide
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Clients
What Our Clients Said
Making an appointment
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Contact us
19214 Bothell Way NE Suite B
Bothell, WA
425.486.2787
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