Dr. Drew Franklin

Awards

• Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (2020)
• Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Dentists (2020-2009)
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Metal for Exceptional Dental Service (2001-2003)
• Top ranking (1st of 10) in clinical ability by AEGD directors upon conclusion of AEGD residency (2001)
• One of 24 students nationally awarded a full HPSP scholarship (Health Professionals Scholarship Program) to dental school through the Armed Forces of the United States (1999)

Meet Dr. William J. Peterson

I earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry, and then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency through the US Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. Following this, I served as a naval dental officer in Sasebo, Japan for three years, meeting the dental needs of overseas military families.

At the end of my service, I returned to my hometown of Bellevue and entered private practice with my friend and mentor, Dr. Larry Bouma. I eventually transitioned to sole ownership of the practice when Dr. Bouma retired in January of 2004.

My wife, Laura, and I have been happily married for over twenty years and we have two beautiful daughters, Grace and Samantha, whom we adore. I am a committed Christian and strive to bring honor to God in all I do.

I favor a conservative approach to dentistry, focusing on prevention, education, and a minimally invasive approach. To achieve this goal, our practice employs proven state-of-the-art techniques and technologies including digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, surgical loupes, diagnostic lasers, and a CEREC 3D CAD/CAM digital impression and milling unit. Communication is essential to success, so I aim to clearly explain all options and recommendations to my patients.

Giving back to the community is one of my passions. Since 2015, I have served as a dental director for the Seattle King County Clinic, which provides free dental, medical, and vision care to the underserved in our community. I am also an affiliate faculty member at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. Recently, I was honored to become a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an organization that recognizes professionalism, integrity, and ethics in dentistry worldwide.

Meet Dr. Andrew Franklin

Dr. Andrew Franklin, a native Seattleite, has been a dentist in private practice for 9 years, serving the greater Seattle area. However, he wasn’t always a dentist! The first ten years of his career he was a local high school science teacher! He returned to school to study dentistry at the University of Washington as a married guy with a wife, four kids, a mortgage, and a minivan! He remembers running into his former students while studying at the UW School of Dentistry. It always took him by surprise to hear one of them call out “Mr. Franklin? Is that you? What are you doing here?” His background in education informs many aspects of his current clinical practice. He listens carefully to patients’ histories and concerns. When issues come up, he lays out the options and clearly communicates what patients need to know so they can make the best decision.

Dr. Franklin is passionate about creating an office that is renowned for its quality of care, from the moment patients step through the door. We combine the best new technology with a warm friendly staff and a laser focus on patients having a wonderful experience. (Yes! Wonderful!) We believe a visit to the dentist can (and should) be wonderful! Great experiences lead to a level of trust that eases anxiety and creates long-lasting relationships—that is what matters to us!

Dr. Franklin is committed to advanced continuing education. He participates in study clubs and lectures. He is also a member of the Seattle-King County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He is particularly interested in restorations that combine his love of art and aesthetics with the science of dentistry and solving complicated dental issues.

In his free time, Dr. Franklin spends time with his family. A perfect day always includes a great cup of coffee with his wife. He mows his own lawn and likes to shoot hoops with his kids in the driveway. He is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and cooks most nights for his family. If you see him in the office, ask him what he’s making for dinner that night!