Northwest Periodontics and Implants

Dentist, Northwest Periodontics & Implants

Northwest Periodontics & Implants offers periodontic services including dental implants, cosmetic periodontal surgery, gum grafting & crown … See more

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Northwest Periodontics and Implants Contact Details

  • 1740 NW Maple St Ste 110, Issaquah, WA 98027
  • 425-392-8992
  • Friday 7:30AM to 3PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30AM to 3PM
    Tuesday 7:30AM to 3PM
    Wednesday 7:30AM to 3PM
    Thursday 7:30AM to 3PM
  • http://www.nwperio.com/
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Northwest Periodontics and Implants Reviews ( 223 )

  1. Great fear of all dental experiences❗Was put at ease w/ the KINDNESS & Thorough explanation of procedures & alternatives available❗👍Pleasent experience 💯% THX’S 2 STAFF AT NORTHWEST PERIODONTAL CLINIC❗👍 …

  2. Wasn’t told I would have to pay out of pocket for the anesthesiologist and my insurance couldn’t filing the gal they use so I asked the office staff for help while I was there and was told I don’t know!!!!! Customer service with the office staff is awful! They got their money so they don’t care!

  3. Wonderful group of people here! Knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. I can’t think of a time that I have been more impressed with a medical/dental team.

  4. Thank you Dr. Akimoto for your professionalism and kudos to your very nice and helpful staff. You made my usual stressful dental experience easy and mostly stress-free!

  5. The staff and level of service at Northwest Periodontics & Implants were outstanding. I had 2 gum grafts done, and am completely satisfied with both results.

  6. Happy smiling helpful caring learning efficient… above all that, exquisite work!
    I have been a patient for years and would highly recommend Dr Akimoto and his staff.

  7. The biopsy you performed was a challenge for you to control the bleeding caused by my blood thinner medication, but you were successful , pleasant to work with, and very professional. I’d recommend your services to anyone.

  8. I have only been to this office for my initial appointment, but was very pleased with the professionalism of all staff members, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, from the front desk to the assistants and Dr. I have scheduled treatment and will update my review with more info as applicable!

  9. Had a wonderful experience with Dr Zhu, very informative as to the work he was preforming, as I am a person that likes to know the procedure process of the surgery. 3 thumbs up for northwest periodontics

  10. Let’s be honest, no one likes doctors of any kind. How often have you gone to a doctor or a dentist, only to experience more pain? I’m not going to lie, I have a fear of doctors. …

  11. The doctors and staff were very professional and have the expertise to deliver a truly excellent dental experience. Both my wife and I highly recommend Northwest Periodontics and Implants.

  12. i believe david makes serious dental work as fun and easy as it can be. he’s insanely great at the mechanics but also has such a calm, friendly, easy way that i’m instantly at ease. also, his staff/office are on their game – i get …

  13. Very professional, friendly and honest staff.
    After avoiding dentists for years. I was honestly surprised and comforted with
    advice and treatments received. Highly
    recommended!

  14. My experience here has been nothing but amazing. They create a friendly and trusting atmosphere. I actually really look forwarding to going to the office, everyone has been so cool.

  15. Incredibly friendly and professional. Informative with all of my questions. Very minimal pain during the procedure and I slept for 8 hours strait afterwards.

  16. Very warm and welcoming place, from the first phone call to make an appointment, to the check-in, to the visit and procedure. Thanks for making the frinectomy experience a good one for my teenage daughter.

  17. Dr. Zhu was amazing, he knows what he is doing and is polite and welcoming. Tells you exactly what you need to know in common english and not health jargon. Receptionist was very kind and welcoming as well, I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a periodontist.

  18. I am writing this review on behalf of my wife Ling Ma. She does not have a Google account and does not want to create one. She heard that Dr. David Zhu is good. That is only reason she has gone to this clinic. She was certainly not …

  19. Dr. Zhu was informative, knowledgable, kind, and went above and beyond! His huge smile is so welcoming when he walks into the door, and also very reassuring, because, let’s be honest…I would run out the door if my Dr. walked in and had …

  20. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. ZHU for the first time on 9/30/16 for an evaluation of a cracked tooth. Unfortunately, my tooth could not be saved. After Dr. ZHU thoroughly explained my options, I chose a dental implant. …

  21. Dr. Lwo did my gingiva grafting. She is very kind and even though I had headphones in, she explained every step of what she was doing. I didn’t think I would want to know, but it actually put me at ease knowing where we were at in the …

  22. I’m starting a long journey to receive an implant and this group has made it as easy, as comfortable as possible and offered extreme understanding of my anxiety & fear with kindness and support.

  23. Dr. Lwo is a great periodontist, carefully evaluate my symptom, check my tooth, and gave me a very comprehensive treatment plan. Also their assistant team is supreme, patient, considerate, and professional. I wouldn’t choose any other perio service in this area after my experience.

  24. You know someone is BEYOND INCREDIBLE when you are willing to travel 6 hours to be seen by the doctor. Sisters, Oregon all the way to Issaquah!
    Dr. Zhu came highly recommended and he did not disappoint. I needed an implant …

  25. I trust Dr. Zhu implicitly. I’ve had two separate rounds of work done. He is easy to talk with & an excellent communicator. He clearly cares about his patients & providing detailed first-class treatment. Feel like I hit the periodontist jackpot in being referred to Dr. Zhu, & highly recommend him.

  26. From check in to check out this is an excellent and well run office. The staff could not be more efficient or kind. Dr. Akimoto was a a pleasure. He did a thorough exam and explained his diagnosis clearly.
    I felt 100% comfortable and well card for.

  27. Lori, my dental hygienist is highly professional, knowledgeable, very caring and friendly. I appreciate her advice and lessons for my dental care, I feel my oral health improved a lot after meeting her for the cleaning sessions. Thank you, Lori!

  28. My experience with Northwest Periodontics & Implants was a five star experience for sure!
    Dr Zhu did a wonderful job on my two procedures today! I’m in little to no pain. …

  29. Dr. Akimoto and his staff are professional and pleasant. I feel secure that I am in good hands, my implant and other treatments have been completely successful. Dr Akimoto has a wonderful “manner” and takes time to thoroughly answer my questions. I am highly satisfied and feel comfortable recommending him to my family and friends.

  30. Dr. Akimoto is has an ego that is beyond belief. I went in for an evaluation where he took some pictures with a camera, and checked my gum depth. He then told me that I was having bone loss and would most likely need surgery in the future. …

  31. Dr. Zhu and the entire staff provided great service! They were friendly, informative and eased any stress I had with my procedure. Technical and financial aspects were explained very well and the follow-up was thoughtful and thorough. Would def recommend!

  32. The staff is very professional and pleasant. My doctor, Dr. Ruby Lwo, is very attentive, informative, professional and exudes expertise! Am very impressed with the entire office and would highly recommend the services this office offers.

  33. Great location and clinic is modern as well as very clean which gives you the impression they care about the experience you have there. Staff are great from assistants to Dr. Akimoto. Loved the fact that he called later that evening after …

  34. Today was an evaluation. After 9 months visiingv other dentists try to be heard and get help I am now feeling relieved and heard. All the people at the office were kind, compassionate and knowledgable. I am glad to now be repaired and …

  35. I am a dental lab tech and I know i can trust northwest periodontics! Many of my dentist clients refer their patients to this place and i have done bone graft and now moving onto doing another 3 implants with Dr Akimoto. He is highly …

  36. Had a fantastic experience. Dr. Zhu and his staff are wonderful. There lead Angie was so kind and explained treatment so well. The assistant Shawna and Ana are the best. Awesome chairside manners! Totally recommend going! Best periodontist in town!

  37. Dr. Zhu took extra time explaining the procedure to me, step by step, so I would be very comfortable about what was going to happen. The entire staff are very friendly. I appreciate that Dr Zhu took the time to call and check on me that evening. I would definitely refer family and friends to him.

  38. Would give 0 stars if possible. Absolutely maddening experience with this place. My dentist referred me to have receding gums checked. When I called to make the appointment I specifically asked if my insurance would be covering all of this. …

  39. What a great experience. Dr Zhu is so amazing. I had NO pain with my extraction. I kept waiting. No pain.
    I really enjoyed the staff here. Very professional. Competent.
    Much as I hate dental issues – this is as good as it gets!!

  40. Dr.Zhu along with the other awesome staff members are so polite, explain everything in great detail-yet easy to understand. I felt so comfortable, as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders; after I was recommended to this office after …

  41. I always receive EXCELLENT care here. The staff and team are always courteous and professional. Lori has helped me significantly improve my oral health through coaching me with my at-home tools. My gums and teeth are thankful!

  42. Cannot say enough about this team of professionals. I am a super tough case. Highly sensitive teeth and gums. They not only get the work done exceptionally but do it with kindness, care, patience, and extreme sensitivity to my anxiety and …

  43. Great feeling knowing I was in well trained hands as I transferred to this office. I’ve had previous experiences that weren’t so favorable. They listened to my past trauma and reviewed my previous work and came up with a game plan as well as a way for me to execute it.. awesome office and very friendly..

  44. A+! Dr. Akimoto and his very pleasant staff made my gum graft a positive experience. They were very informative and accurate about the healing process, what the pain would be like, etc. They clearly informed me up front what my medical …

  45. My expereince with Dr. David Zhu at Northwest Periodontics and Implants was Stellar right from the start. The entire staff was accommodating and friendly. Dr. David Zhu is my doctor. He is a friendly person who is cheerful, warm and smiles …

  46. The first visit Dr. David Zhu has given me a lot of confidence in him by answering questions together with x-Ray pictures posted on the screen to show me my issue and how to help deal with the issue. …

  47. I am due a skin graft. My dentist said Dr Akimoto does the best work she has seen in Seattle. Their office is very well organized. Insurance coverage is explained in detail. The staff is exceptionally nice. So far they have earned a 5+ star rating.

  48. Dr. Zhu and his team made my implant an easy and painless experience. Everything was well explained, and the follow-up was great. My dentist referred me to him – it was an excellent choice.

  49. The staff here is very helpful. And Dr. Kanter is very nice and friendly as well. He did a detailed study on my case, discussed the different options with me, and was able to answer all my questions satisfactorily. Would definitely recommend to others.

  50. They were very kind and respectable. Made the entire process of being referred to them super easy and care free. I would very much recommend everyone with dental needs beyond their dentist to see them.

  51. Dr. Zhu and all dental technicians and staff at Northwest Periodontics are high caliper professionals , kind, caring , very communicative, and take upmost care to protect patients from covid. …

  52. Everyone I interacted with was pleasant as they efficiently did their job. My questions were encouraged and answered well. The care taken to minimize COVID-19 transmission was impressive. I have confidence that this office is perfectly suitable for the work I choose to have them do. I will not be shopping around.

  53. Could not recommend them more. I went here to address a scenario I’ve dealt with for along time. Greeted by an exceptionally pleasant person at the front desk who was also the person who did my initial questioning and intake process. After …

  54. Fantastic! I have some minor gum recession. Dr. Zhu examined me thoroughly. He told me that there was no urgency to fix the issue although he could do so if I ever had any discomfort. I appreciate there being no pressure to have expensive work done when it’s not urgent. Everyone in the office was friendly and professional.

  55. Extremely friendly and competent staff. Easy going, feeling no rush at all. They all took the time to explain what they were doing and why. Then Dr. Lwo came in, looked around and measured my gums in great detail. Then she (as the others …

  56. This is my second experience with NW Periodontics & Implants. Dr. Akimoto performed a crown lengthening on one of my lower molars in 2017. This procedure saved my tooth and made it possible to seat a permanent crown. I’m back again for …

  57. Very professional place. Dr. Kanter was very patient in explaining the details and the options of my treatment. Both His assistant and receptionist provided me first-class help too. I am very impressed and grateful.

  58. Such a warm a pleasant atmosphere. The staff and Dr. Zhu are the best! They care about you and go out of their way to make sure that you are comfortable throughout every visit and procedure. I would highly recommend them to all my family and friends!

  59. I have had several procedures done here at NW Peridontist and they have all been handled w thorough explanation and great concer and follow up fir my recovery. It is a great office with personable and efficient staff. I highly recommend this practice!

  60. Would definitely recommend! Doctor was great, professional and to the point. I felt confident in his knowledge and opinion… I’d recommend him to anyone I know who is looking for a good periodontist. Also… the staff was great too!

  61. I’ve always hated any type of dental procedure but I needed to have a cracked tooth removed. From the beginning to the end all the staff I delt with were very helpful and explained everything in detail from payment options to the procedure …

  62. Wow! From the scheduling of my appointment to the check out process, I was impressed. The staff
    is friendly, responsive, flexible and professional! Dr Akimoto was fabulous! Explained everything in an easy to understand way.

  63. Just completed my first visit for a consultation, everyone was professional, courteous, and kind. Dr. Ken Akimoto, was thorough in evaluation, and was keen to my understanding of diagnosis, procedural options, causes, and care. As they were …

  64. I wish to highly recommend this entire dental specialty practice; from the first initiation of phone contact, scheduling my visits, to speaking with all the wonderful staff, through to the surgery. Dr Zhu explained all aspects of my care …

  65. Very smooth procedure and very low pain during and after my tooth extraction. The staff is professional, and took their time to make sure I was comfortable and doing alright throughout my entire visit.

  66. Dr David Zhu did a crown lengthening for me. I was expecting huge pain as I suffered from a lot of pain initially after my general DDS put the filling at that root level. I’m really impressed by Dr David Zhu’s skills as I did not have to take any pain killer after the surgery. Highly suggest him if you need help.

  67. Great place! Very professional and supportive people. Got an implant and it’s amazing how quick, good and painless it was (procedure itself and after), honestly some of my root canals caused me more pain and blood than this. Thank you! Will definitely come again and strongly advise to friends.

  68. Followed social distancing requirements, masks, gloves, temp. Gal who took photos of mouth, very personal, warm and caring.
    Dr David Thu, amazing bedside manner… was reassuring of what he was doing, why …

  69. Very accommodating staff, empathetic to my needs. They definitely are a huge improvement from the dentists I saw as a child. Very pleasant experience. I appreciated their attention to my comfort.

  70. The staff has provided excellent service from beginning to end. Very professional and friendly! I feel I’ve been given excellent care. Christy, Teresa, and Dr. Zhu took great care of me making sure I was comfortable throughout my procedure. Thank you!❤️

  71. I would highly recommend Northwest Periodontics & Implants to anyone who is thinking about implants. It was such a positive experience with Dr. Lou and her staff. I lost two teeth in January, implants were definitely the way to go for me and Northwest gave me my smile and way of life back! Thank you so much!

  72. Dr. Kanter and his staff (Jillian) are such a blessing! They did a beautiful job with our son’s upper canine exposure. They are knowledgeable and friendly! We highly recommend!

  73. Very professional office. They communicate very well and answer any and all questions. Dr. Zhu is very positive and yet talks about any issues he sees. The entire office has a massive positive attitude. They make you feel very welcome!

  74. Despite my being very anxious about this appointment, I was surprised that I was able to relax during the diagnostic appointment because assistant Molly and Dr. Zhu were pleasant and upbeat. They seemed to enjoy their practice which …

  75. Overall, Dr Kanter is great. He was recommended to be by my primary care for a complex implant surgery. It went smoothly. Dr Kanter unlike other isn’t much pushy. He recommended me to do my treatment over years to make most of my insurance …

  76. Dr. Zhu is a great doctor. Very nice staff. Painless procedure. I felt very comfortable. Definitely if I need future work I’ll be back. Highly recommend!

  77. Very professional and caring staff. My treatment plan is working! Two years and my gum health continues to improve. I give them all of the credit for saving my teeth!

  78. Dr. Zhu and his staff are amazing! They are warm, informative and good at what they do. I feel like I am in safe hands and would strongly recommend his office to my family, friends, and anyone else that wants to have a positive dental experience.

  79. My experience from start to finish was beyond my expectations. The examination and consultation with Dr. Zhu was factual and concise…answering all my questions in layman’s language. The prep work done by Sadie was excellent and left no doubt about the professionalism of this team. I look forward to future appointments. Ed

  80. I received very little instruction before the procedure on what to expect in terms of recovery, picking up medications etc. I also asked the surgeon about the medication they prescribed with breastfeeding and they told me to ask my OBGYN …

  81. A wonderful place with knowledgeable doctors and welcoming staff! Dr. David Zhu gave me a detailed explanation of my choices regarding the treatment of my teeth. Andrew was wonderful assisting me throughout my visit 🙂
    I highly recommend this place! Thank you!!

  82. I had a difficult surgery because a previous doctor didn’t do a good job with my
    Implant. Dr Kanter fixed the problem and now I can have a nice looking front tooth. He is a great doctor ! Highly recommended!

  83. I had great concern of needing gum grafting procedure. As we are traveling from out of state and I was in the area I had an appointment with Dr. Zhu.
    Xrays were taken, Dr. Zhu did an exam and assured me that I could wait to see a …

  84. I had my first visit here today, and am so glad I chose this office. Dr. Akimoto was very personable, thorough, and detailed. I’m looking forward to returning to take care of some dental work once he collaborates with my other providers. …

  85. Dr. Lwo is honest and professional who cares about her patients & spend time to answer questions. Her staff are courteous as well. Fees charged are fair and reasonable.

  86. Dr. Zhu and his team is THE BEST, I’m 100% satisfied with their professionalism, care and treatment to the best interests of their patients. Despite my delay in making decisions, Dr. Zhu and his front desk staff are super patient and trying the best to accommodate my special needs.

  87. Jen makes an otherwise unpleasant and uncomfortable situation much more pleasant to get through. Her patience, attentiveness, encouragement and kindness make me look forward to my next visit. Dr. Zhu is always very kind and informative. I’m grateful for them both!

  88. Dr. Lwo was very professional and thorough in her presentation of a treatment plan. Her assistant was so kind, energetic, and attentive. Overall, I had a very positive experience.

  89. I was referred to Dr. Zhu by my daughter who is an Endodontist in North Carolina. The first visit to Dr. Zhu’s office is very pleasant. All staff members are very friendly and professional. Dr. Zhu explained to me very clearly about the …

  90. I recently had some gum grafting done at Northwest Periodontics & Implants and had a great experience. Dr. Zhu and his staff are professional and caring. I will return for any future periodontics needs I may have.

  91. Wonderful. Thank you for taking care of me. I am grateful for the surgery and the care I received throughout this process. All who work in this office strive to take the best care of the individual. I place trust for all my periodontal needs in Northwest Periodontics.
    Marjie

  92. Dr. Zhu is an excellent dental surgeon, the procedure he performed went extremely well and I’m healing nicely! I was particularly impressed by how reassuring he was during the whole procedure; I knew I was in good hands. His individualized …

  93. The staff is excellent. Dr. Kanter is affable, and easy to chat with. He also explains the issues well, and covers the options also. Was referred to him by my dentist, and would definitely recommend him to others.

  94. The staff at Northwest Periodontics & Implants was friendly, professional and thorough from start to finish. I felt welcome and at ease during the entire appointment. Dr. Zhu made me feel very confident about proceeding with the procedure that I was consulted on and if I decide to move forward, I will be in excellent hands.

  95. Dr. Lwo and all the ladies in the office are respectful and professional. The office is extremely clean and the parking lot always has parking. The team works seamlessly to make sure you get in and get out. They also set the target for …

  96. Dr. Zhu is very personable and attentive. He explains treatment plans in detail. I appreciate that he gave possible options and least invasive steps to try to save the tooth. Erica and Shannon were also very friendly and helpful. Excellent experience overall.

  97. So pleasant on checking in, very quick to get me seated. The assistant and Dr Zhu were very efficient, informative and friendly. I appreciated the comprehensive evaluation and then offered several options for my concerns. if you want a practice to listen to your concerns and then give you a complete response, come here

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