Meet the Doctor:

Dr. Puneet Aulakh DDS:


Hi there everyone.


First let me get the phonetic pronunciation of my name out of the way; its "au-luck",  or you can just call me Dr. A  :-)

For those new to the practice, Bannerwood Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has been around since June of 2007. Our mission here at Bannerwood is to provide you with the very best dental care in the most caring, supportive, and nurturing manner possible. We believe in promoting long-term dental-health through the most superior treatments available. We listen carefully to our patients, and partner with them to maintain their dental health. Long term dental-health can be optimally achieved through a team effort. 

One of our goals is to educate you about your dental health.  We don't want what we do to be a mystery. When we recommend something, we want you to know the "why."  The more you are aware, the better you are with your oral care, the less we have to do, and hopefully the happier you are!!!

We utilize leading-edge technologies, the latest materials and tested techniques. We are at an exciting time, where a lot of new "technologies" are being introduced. Some are proven and some are still in development. I believe that the only way I can provide the very best dental care is through continuing education (CE). I have made a commitment to continuing education. Washington state requires 24 hours of  annual continuing education. My goal is to achieve at least 150 hours a year. To this end I am enrolled in the Washington AGD Mastertrack study group.  We meet 4 times a year for 4 days. The group consists of some of the best dentists in the state of Washington.

I am also a board member of the Washington Academy of General Dentistry. The AGD’s mission is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists, to promote the oral health of the public, and to foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public.

Our Core Values at the WAGD can be summed up in one word EDUCATE: Excellence in oral health care; Diversity; Universal acceptance of the general dentist as a gatekeeper of oral health care; Continuous life long learning; Advocacy and representation; Teamwork, camaraderie, and mentorship; Ethical, honest, and credible behavior.

Feel free to navigate the website for more information. Always feel free to email, or call me at the office, if you any questions or concerns.


Education:

Link to Dr. Aulakh's current Continuing Education


University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry: 2005 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Washington: 2000  Bachelor of Science
Lindbergh High School: 1992-1995     Renton, WA
Newport High School: 1991-1992     Bellevue, WA
Tyee Middle School:  1988-1991    Bellevue, WA

Our team:

	Karon Boothe:  Karon is our office manager. She represents our office with over 7 years experience in the dental field. Karon loves spending time with her family, Alabama Football, volunteering for Connect Cheer Allstars, and playing with her chihuahua Bangles.... ROLL TIDE!!!!
Olga Plokhova:  Olga has been there from the beginning. From working at the front desk to helping Dr. Aulakh out with patients in the back, Olga does a little bit of everything here. She is currently in school and on track to becoming a dental hygienist in three years. When not at work or school, Olga spends her time biking, roller-blading, and running with her husband and two dogs Misha and Charlie. Also on her recreational list is yoga, salsa dancing, and camping once in a while.
	Kristen Kibby:  Kristen has over ten years of experience in the dental field. She resides in Renton with her husband, two kids, a cat, and a dog!!! On her time off she enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and shopping. She is also a HUGE Starbucks fan!!!