We started with Dr. Smutka when we moved to Seattle in 1986. All of my three children saw him. The youngest graduated in 2007. He is professional, makes good recommendations and was there for us in our one emergency (2 1/2 year old collided with the tub and broke a tooth). The kids liked him and never tried to avoid appointments. The hygienists are nice as is the office staff. We also liked his partner when we saw him b/c of scheduling issues.