Dr. Aaron Kelly
Pinhole Surgical Technique, Implants, Cosmetic
Dr. Aaron Kelly grew up in the small town of Cashmere, Washington, where he was heavily involved in his community from a young age. He was well known for his love of football, basketball, and track until he graduated from Cashmere High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1986. Dr. Kelly chose to attend the University of Washington for his undergraduate degree where he majored in Pre-Medical Studies. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1993 with his Doctoral in Dental Surgery, Dr. Kelly decided to move back to the valley and has been here at Wenatchee Dental ever since.
Dr. Kelly is passionate about providing patients with the best dental treatment possible, and has spent countless hours in continuing education, seminars, and study clubs in order to do so. Dr. Kelly specializes in implants, is Pinhole Surgery Certified, and his expertise is evident in all of his cosmetic procedures. Dr. Kelly is a member of the American Dental Association, the Washington Dental Association, the North Central District Dental Society, and the North Central Washington Implant Study Club.
Some of the things Dr. Kelly loves most about his job are the relationships he is able to create with his patients, exceeding patients’ expectations through his work, and the mix of art, science, and now technology within dentistry.
The privilege of caring for those around us is not something we take lightly here at Wenatchee Dental, and we take great pride in the work we do to create a professional, creative, and calming environment to provide you with the best dental experience. Dr. Kelly is honored to be trusted with you and your family’s health and looks forward to meeting and coming alongside you in your journey to achieve your perfect smile.
When not at the office, Dr. Kelly enjoys hunting, fishing, running, hiking and spending time with his wife, Suzanne, and their children, Grace, Lauren, and Mac.
Dr. Ruston Edwards
Full Mouth Rehab, Facial Rejuvenation, Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Ruston Edwards grew up in Alberta, Canada, where throughout school he was heavily involved in judo, scouting, and golfing. After graduating high school, Dr. Edwards made the decision to attend Weber State University to pursue an undergraduate degree in Chemistry. He graduated with honors in Doctoral Dental Surgery in 2006 from Ohio State University and started at Wenatchee Dental that same summer.
Dr. Edwards loves the process of cultivating relationships with his patients and partnering with them in their journey towards optimal oral health. Specializing in Dental Sleep Medicine, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, and Botox, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care, and has proven his dedication in the time he chooses to spend sharpening his skills through continuing education courses as well as studying groups. Dr. Edwards is a member of the American Dental Association, the Washington Dental Association, the North Central Washington Implant Study Club, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
We understand that no two patients are the same, and Dr. Edwards is committed to providing personal, beautiful, and long-lasting results to all your dental needs. Be it a simple filling or a complete smile makeover, Dr. Edwards guarantees results that are backed by the latest dental technology, custom to each patient’s needs, and sure to make you smile.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Edwards is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his wife, Noelle, and their four children, Evelyn, Garrett, Ruby, and Jude. You’re most likely to find him out on the boat wake-surfing, running an ultra-marathon, or traveling somewhere new.
Dr. David Christiansen
Digital Dentistry, Same-Day Crowns, Dental Surgery
Dr. David Christiansen grew up in Stafford, Virginia, a small town south of Washington DC. He later studied Biology at Utah State University prior to completing dental school at Midwestern University Arizona.
What Dr. Christiansen is most looking forward to at Wenatchee Dental is the opportunity to create longstanding and meaningful relationships with his patients by providing them with excellent care. He specializes in digital dentistry, same-day crowns, and dental surgery, and is looking forward to the opportunity to grow in his skillset and offer more services to his patients.
Dr. Christiansen is passionate about dentistry and is thrilled to be serving those in the Wenatchee Valley. He enjoys catering to the individual needs of patients, whatever they may be, as nothing is as gratifying to him as a happy patient. Dr. Christiansen is excited to cultivate relationships with new patients and help them on their journey to holistic oral health.
Dr. Christiansen is passionate about music as he plays several instruments and enjoys spending time outdoors with his new wife, Melissa, and their two-year-old husky.
Dr. Michael Tucker
Same-Day Crowns, Extraction, Grafting
Dr. Michael Tucker grew up in Moses Lake alongside his three sisters who all enjoyed spending time outdoors. He completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University where he met his wife, Kim, who was studying to become a dental hygienist. Upon graduating, Dr. Tucker attended the University of Washington for dental school and moved to the Wenatchee Valley in 2019.
Dr. Tucker enjoys creating customized plans and creating a comfortable and informative experience to ease the anxiety of his patients. He specializes in same-day crowns, extraction, and grafting, and is looking forward to gaining more experience in implants and sedation dentistry. Dr. Tucker is also a member of the Washington Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
In his spare time, Dr. Tucker enjoys backpacking and paddleboarding with his wife and their two dogs.
