Meet the Bellevue Hilltop Dental Team

Making you smile every step of the way.
Nathan D. Huynh, DDS
Dentistry based on honesty and trust.
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Nathan D. Huynh, DDS
Dentistry based on honesty and trust.

I am originally from Olympia, Washington and have been in Washington my entire life as I received both my Bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Washington.

To our existing patients – I am very excited to be part of the short list of exceptional dentists that have practiced at Bellevue Hilltop Dental before me. I am grateful to Dr. Hansen and the rest of the staff for the trust and confidence they have in me to continue caring for the patients here. For the past 35 years, Dr. Hansen has built Bellevue Hilltop Dental based on his genuine desire to help his patients, his honesty, and his conservative dental practices and this is the type of dental practice that I will continue to run.

To our new patients – by joining our practice, you are choosing to join an office that is based in honesty, trust, and conservative dental practices. We value taking time with our patients to thoroughly educate them on their dental health and dental needs. Our staff are friendly and patient and will take the necessary steps to make you feel comfortable in our practice.

Outside of dentistry, I am a big outdoor enthusiast, including mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking, biking, and kayaking. My perhaps slightly ambitious goal is to climb the top 100 tallest peaks in Washington State. Aside from the outdoors, I enjoy spending time with my partner, Katherine, who is an elementary teacher in the Seattle School District.

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John Linkatoon, DDS
Sharing his expertise so you can smile more.
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John Lintakoon, DDS
Sharing his expertise so you can smile more.

Dr. Lintakoon is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was the owner of a sought-out and successful private practice for more than 17 years in Austin, Texas before relocating to the Pacific Northwest.

Since moving, he has acted as a clinical instructor and dentist at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. He is an affiliate faculty member of the University of Washington’s School of Dentistry, educating dental students during their third and fourth years.

He chose dentistry as he enjoys helping people restore their smiles’ look and function. He truly treats patients as family and continues to do so through conservative, modern dentistry.

Dr. Lintakoon is fluent in multiple languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, and the Teochew dialect of Chinese; he speaks Thai and Lao as well. He resides in Bellevue with his wife and two daughters.

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I owe Dr. John Lintakoon a deep debt of gratitude. After getting unnecessarily ambitious and prohibitively expensive treatment plans from two other dentists, I met Dr. John Lintakoon of Bellevue Hilltop Dental. John carefully examined my many missing, endangered, and often painful teeth, and given my age and limited financial circumstances, conceived a more sensible plan that I could afford and that has continued to serve my dental needs very well.

Phillip (Actual Patient)

Our Unique Team

A well-established team working together to bring high-quality dentistry to those in Bellevue, WA.

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Charise - Registered Dental Hygienist
Charise - Registered Dental Hygienist
Charise is a Bellevue native. Growing up, she observed her family experience a lot of dental issues, so she wanted to help people have a better experience with their dental care. She attended Lake Washington Technical Dental Hygiene and entered the dental field in 1994.
She joined our office in 2000 and now helps people have a positive experience while caring for their teeth. She enjoys getting to work with all of the different people who come to our office.
When not at work, Charise spends time with her husband John and their two daughters.
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Cindy - Assistant, Dental Hygiene
Cindy - Assistant, Dental Hygiene
Cindy grew up in Oregon and relocated to Washington in 1974. She has been working in dentistry since the mid-1990s. She joined our team in 1998 and loves making our office fun for kids so that they are happy to come back for their checkups. Cindy and her husband have five children and currently, thirteen grandchildren. She describes herself as “young at heart.”
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Alissa - Office Manager
Alissa - Office Manager
Alissa grew up in Bellevue, attending Bellevue High School and then Utah State University. Alissa enjoys biking, skiing, sailing, and cooking with her husband Westin and three children.
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Aivy - Dental Assistant
Aivy - Dental Assistant
Aivy is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been in the dental field after graduating from West Coast College of Dental Assisting in 2018. She worked as a Patient Care Technician since 2015. She always finds herself passionate about peoples’ smiles, making patients feel comfortable, and at ease. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and other outdoor activities with her husband and son.
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Alice - Patient Coordinator
Alice - Patient Coordinator
Alice was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She currently works part-time at Bellevue Hilltop Dental and exploring a new career path as a patient coordinator. She lives in Bellevue, WA with her partner, her partner’s child, and her dog, Mochi. She enjoys trying new recipes, going on strolls, and cheering her partner on at tennis matches.
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