Meet Our Doctors

Get to know Dr. Mike, Dr. Amy, and Dr. Will, the dentists who provide quality dental care.

Warm, Welcoming Care From Our Entire Team

Our doctors believe in getting to know patients as individuals, understanding their needs and desires, and helping them make informed decisions about their dental care. The welcoming experience extends beyond Dr. Mike. Our receptionists, dental hygienists, assistants, and entire dental team take pride in treating every patient with warmth, respect, and genuine care.

Dr. Mike

Dr. Mike

Owner of DDS Dental

Washingtonian Dr. Whan Mike Cho, known as Dr. Mike, grew up in King County in a family of four.

He attended the University of Puget Sound, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science Chemistry. He then attended the prestigious dental program at the University of Southern California (USC).

Needless to say, Dr. Mike is a huge Trojans fan. While at the university, Dr. Mike had the opportunity to create custom-fitted mouthguards for USC’s football team.

But it wasn’t all fun and football at dental school. Dr. Mike also spent a good deal of his time following his passion: treating underprivileged families in local clinics, county hospitals, and rescue missions with warmth, kindness, and exquisitely practiced dental care.

After five years in California, Dr. Mike returned home, where he settled down in Snohomish County, married his girlfriend of eight years, Hyun-Ji, had a son, and began to lay the foundation for his new take on friendly, family-focused dentistry.

Since 2012, Dr. Mike has traveled to Costa Rica, China, and Peru to provide free dental care to patients of all age groups.

Now firmly settled in his practice, Dr. Mike enjoys cycling, skiing, crabbing/fishing, watching USC football games, and being outdoors in the splendid, beautiful Pacific Northwest we all call home. He also enjoys watching Ethan and Ryan play soccer with the Washington Rush Club.

Dr. Mike's Philosophy

“I believe that, in life, we all have the potential to overcome vast challenges. That by having the right partners through the journey of life, a person can magnify their potential. Through DDS Dental, my staff and I develop lifelong partnerships with our patients so that we can assist them in improving their oral health, their well-being, and brightening their smiles. It only takes one golden smile to know someone’s innermost self. The teeth, not the eyes, are the window to the soul.”

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Dr. Amy Lee

Dr. Amy Lee

Dentist

Dr. Amy Youn Seo Lee is native to Snohomish County and grew up in Mill Creek, WA, with her parents and older sister.

Dr. Amy earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Washington. She remained a Husky for another four years and attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Amy believes in prioritizing patients’ needs and desires to ensure her patients have healthy mouths and are confident with their smiles.

Drawn to dentistry by the opportunity to form lifelong connections with patients and make a positive impact on her community, Dr. Amy has a strong passion to get to know all her patients on an individual level.

When Dr. Amy is not practicing dentistry, she loves going on walks with her toy poodle, Crew, and baking for her friends and family.

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Dr. Will Hovander

Dr. Will Hovander

Dentist

Born and raised in Washington, Dr. Will Hovander grew up in Edmonds, WA, with his two brothers and sister.

Dr. Will attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral neuroscience.

After his time in Bellingham, he attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.

While in school, Dr. Will was able to participate in research projects and clubs that focused on helping those in rural communities that lacked access to dental care.

Dr. Will places an emphasis on patient education and understanding, believing that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions about their health and treatment options.

Outside of his career as a dentist, Dr. Will enjoys staying active in his free time. This can range from a nice hike in the beautiful PNW to golfing with his identical twin brother, who’s also a dentist.

Dr. Will looks forward to providing quality dental care and education to the Marysville and Lynnwood communities.

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A Team Focused on Patient Understanding

Our doctors believe in patient education and understanding, helping patients feel informed about their dental care and treatment options.