Dr. Karen Homitz

I believe in the benefits of exceptional dental care and its ability to change lives. As your dentist, it is my goal to help you achieve a healthy smile that is both esthetically pleasing as well as functional. I truly enjoy working with each of my patients, and watching their transformation over the years as they become more confident with their smiles after each treatment they receive.

I began my dental career in 1986 after graduating from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH (Ohio). Then, in 2001 I came to Burlington and began practicing in Washington. I love being a dentist because it gives me the opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives by improving their overall quality of life.

Helping others is what ultimately led me to dentistry, and to this day I stay actively involved in both the local community and the dental community. I am a member of several dental organizations and volunteer groups.

Outside of the practice I enjoy living life to the fullest. Being in the Pacific Northwest there are so many wonderful opportunities to get outside and explore – and that's exactly what I love to do in my free time! A few of my favorite activities include sailing, sea kayaking, hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest mountain ranges, and scuba diving!

I look forward to meeting you, and helping you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come. Please feel free to contact me at (360) 755-9136 if you have any questions, emergencies, or would like to schedule an appointment.

Memberships and Associations

• Seattle Study Club – member
• Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
• American Dental Association (ADA) – member
• Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) – member
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) – member
• Mt. Baker District Dental Society – member
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) – member
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) – member
• Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission - member 2005-2013
• Fellow, American College of Dentists
• Fellow, International College of Dentists

Volunteer Activities

Northwest Medical Teams – a division of Medical Teams International, a global organization that sends teams of medical and dental professionals locally and around the world to help provide care and community health awareness to areas affected by conflict, poverty, and natural disasters.

Our Philosophy

Mission

We have a community of clients who trust us exclusively to look after their oral health needs in a complete and comprehensive way. If treatment is not in the best interest of the client, we will not do it. We strive to maintain our clients' oral health in the best esthetics and function for the rest of their lives with their full input, cooperation, and commitment to our recommendations.

Vision

We look after the needs of our clients so thoroughly and with the highest level of competence, integrity, and caring that they feel privileged to be members of our community. This is possible through a commitment by all team members to continuing education to learn and always improve on our level of care. We want our clients to respect our value, accept our recommendations, and invite others to become lifelong members of our practice. This requires alignment and commitment from our team to work together with the utmost respect for our clients and for each other.

• We care for our clients with the highest level of integrity.
• We care for our clients completely and comprehensively.
• Each team member is fully accountable and stays focused on achieving client and business goals.
• Our business partners, team members, and clients have lifelong relationships based on mutual values that dependably support each other's needs.
• Team members act as a mirror of the mission and encourage alignment with each other.
• We are connected to expertise and resources that amplify our strengths and inspire our mission.
• We educate clients and create value so that they can choose ideal care.