Providing compassionate, gentle dentistry is the heart of our practice. By offering accessible insurance and financing options, we are able to lower barriers to superior dental care, which allows us to make real differences in our patients’ lives. Everything we do at Mill Plain Family Dental is with you in mind. We love to have fun with our patients and hope that we will be able to form lasting friendships as we help maintain your smile. We always provide honest, straightforward advice and strive to keep you informed every step of the way.
Dr. Richard Lee, DDS
Dr. Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea but immigrated to the United States at age 8. He achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry at New York University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University College of Dentistry. He has worked in many non-dental related jobs before dental school that brought forth the pleasure working with a diverse population that is New York.
He is a very compassionate individual who truly cares not only his patients but staff as well to bring forth a family like practice. His gentle demeanor, delicate approach with concise explanation will help patients understand the rationale behind his treatment planning and even soothe anxious patients.
Dr. Lee believes dentistry is a profession that allows him to give back to the community. He has been on many outreach programs, and was selected to travel overseas to be a part of a dental outreach program to serve the underserved communities in Mexico. There, he’s found a true passion for oral surgery and implant dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. Lee loves to sing and go karaoke. He also loves to spend time with his wife and his dog, Leo, go on spontaneous travel together, and play/watch soccer. One of his most memorable moments was watching the 2018 World Cup Final live! He is fluent in Korean and conversational in Spanish.
Lorraine first started as a dental assistant in 2015, after spending 20 years in retail. She has been a scheduling and treatment plan coordinator in the past and still loves to work with people and help them out especially through their needs. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, especially her grandson Jason!
After 15 years of exceptional customer service, Leah came into dentistry in 2023. She truly believes the ability to help patients smile again is such a rewarding experience and she is blessed to work with an amazing team. Outside of work, she loves to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and soaking up the sun on a beach during summer. Leah is looking forward to making more differences in the years to come with any patient walking into our office!
Keila has been assisting for over a year at Mill Plain Family Dental. She strives to learn from Dr. Lee and her colleagues as she keeps on improving her knowledge and skills as a dental assistant. She likes to get to know the patients and helps them feel comfortable during their visit. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, and cooking is one of her favorite things to do. Keila welcomed a beautiful baby boy in 2023.
Karalyn joined Mill Plain Family Dental in 2023 after assisting in a pediatric office for four years. As someone who was never too fond of dental visits herself in the past, she thoroughly understands the importance of providing each and every patient with kindness and compassion at their visits. In her free time, Karalyn enjoys spending time with her family with four lovely kids.
Ivy is passionate about creating a positive and soothing environment for our patients. She truly believes that we need to treat patients as people first and focus on dentistry second. She loves all aspects of dentistry but she loves to assist with implant dentistry and oral surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog.
Although Kat has been new to the dental field, she is loving every aspect of it. Her goal is to make sure our patients can enter and leave our clinic feeling they were understood and cared for. She truly loves seeing patients feeling relieved from pain and or anxiety. Outside of the office, she loves to spend quality time with her friends and family.
With 12 years of hands-on experience, and known for her compassionate and empathetic approach, Caitlin is committed to making each patient’s dental visit a positive and educational experience. She takes the time to educate patients about the importance of oral health and collaborates with them to create personalized home care plans that promote long-term wellness. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband and friends.
Julia has graduated from Goodwin University in 2019 as a top notch provider in dental hygiene. Her number one priority is to help all her patients with all their oral health needs. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her husband and three kids. On her days off, Julia loves to listen to music, create/cook new recipes and watch movies with her family.
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Monday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday
8:00AM – 2:00PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
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