If you work in downtown Seattle, you already know the drill: packed schedules, back-to-back meetings, and lunch hours that vanish before you can use them. Fitting in a dental appointment shouldn’t require burning a half-day of PTO, and at Aesthetic Dental Associates, it doesn’t have to.
Aesthetic Dental Associates has been serving downtown Seattle patients from the same office at 509 Olive Way since 1983. Our doors open at 7:00 am Monday through Thursday, which means you can be in the chair before your first Slack notification and back at your desk before most of your colleagues arrive. We’re located in the Medical Dental Building, right next to Nordstrom and directly across the street from the Westlake Center light rail station, with validated parking available for patients who drive.
If you’ve been putting off dental care because you can’t figure out when to go, you’re not alone. But in downtown Seattle, the solution is a lot closer than you think. To schedule a new patient appointment with our dentists, call us at (206) 682-3888.
Why Downtown Seattle Professionals Keep Putting Off Dental Care
It’s rarely fear that keeps busy professionals from the dentist. More often, it’s logistics. A midday appointment means commuting twice, fighting for parking, and arriving back at the office flustered. A late afternoon slot means staying downtown longer than you want to. And weekends feel like the only real time to recharge.
The result is oftentimes six months becomes a year. A year becomes two. A minor issue that a hygienist would have caught at a routine cleaning turns into something that requires a much longer appointment and a lot more time away from work. Getting ahead of that cycle is simple when your dentist is already downtown, already open at 7 am, and already steps from where you get off the train.
What Time Does Aesthetic Dental Associates Open?
Our downtown Seattle office opens at 7:00 am, Monday through Thursday. Most routine appointments, cleanings, exams, and fillings can be completed well before 9:00 am, so you can stop in before your workday begins without any schedule disruption.
For new patients, your first visit (which includes a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, and a cleaning) typically runs about 90 minutes. That’s still early enough to start your day at a normal time if you book the first slot of the morning.
Getting to Our Downtown Seattle Dentist by Light Rail
Our office couldn’t be better positioned for transit commuters. The Westlake Center light rail station is directly across the street from our building at 509 Olive Way. That puts us within easy reach of:
- Capitol Hill — 2 stops south on the 1 Line
- University District — 3 stops north
- South Lake Union — short walk from Westlake station
- SeaTac / Tukwila — direct 1 Line service with no transfers
- Northgate and Lynnwood — direct 1 Line service heading north
If you ride the Link Light Rail to work, you can step off at Westlake, walk across the street, and be in our office in under two minutes. No rideshare, no parking search, no detour.
Parking Near Our Downtown Seattle Dental Office
For patients who drive, we provide validated parking in two convenient locations:
- Medical Dental Building garage — the same building our office is in at 509 Olive Way
- Pacific Place parking garage — just steps away on Pine Street
Validated parking means your visit doesn’t come with a surprise parking bill. Simply bring your ticket to our front desk when you check in.
If you’re coming from the Eastside, our location is easily accessible via Interstate 5 or State Route 99, and the Medical Dental Building garage typically has availability during early morning hours before the downtown core gets busy.
Serving Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and Eastside Commuters
Aesthetic Dental Associates isn’t just a dentist for people who live downtown. Many of our patients commute in from Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, and Shoreline — and they’ve made us their dental home precisely because our location and hours make it easy to fit care into an already busy day.
For Eastside commuters, the math works out well: take SR-520 or I-90 into the city, park in our validated garage, get your appointment done before 9 am, and continue to your office, all without making a second trip into Seattle. For commuters using the East Link extension, Westlake Station is the western terminus, putting our office at the end of your line.
Meet the Doctors at Aesthetic Dental Associates
When you come to Aesthetic Dental Associates, you’re not seeing a rotating cast of strangers. You’re seeing a tight-knit team who have collectively trained at some of the most respected institutions in the country and chosen to build their careers in downtown Seattle. Together, they represent years of trusted family dental care in this city.
Dr. Robert E. Johnson, DDS, FAGD — Founder
Dr. Johnson founded Aesthetic Dental Associates in 1983 after earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a credential requiring 500 hours of approved continuing education plus a rigorous six-hour examination, and has accumulated over 2,100 hours of continuing education throughout his career. He has served as an assistant professor at UW, as auxiliary faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, and on the surgical staff at Overlake Hospital and Westlake Surgical Center. He was named a 2024 Seattle Met Top Dentist and is a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Tracy Tran, DDS — General & Laser Dentistry
Dr. Tran earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin before completing her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, where she received the Clinical Excellence and Professionalism Award. She then moved to Seattle to complete a General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry with the University of Washington Oral Maxillofacial Department.
Her specialties include General Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Surgery, and Laser Dentistry. She holds an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute and remains involved with the UW residency program as affiliate faculty, helping train the next generation of residents in intravenous sedation. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Robert “Bobby” Johnson III, DMD, MD — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Bobby Johnson III represents the third generation of his family to serve Seattle dental patients; his grandfather, Dr. Robert Johnson Sr., was a founding faculty member at the UW School of Dentistry and served as Chair of Oral Surgery. Bobby earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Washington School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UW and Harborview Medical Center. He holds hospital privileges at Overlake Medical Center.
His expertise covers dental extractions, wisdom teeth, implant surgery, pathology, trauma, reconstructive surgery, and anesthesia. He has published peer-reviewed research on surgical safety, bone regeneration, and opioid management, and volunteers providing care to underserved communities, including the Navajo Nation. He also serves in the Washington State Dental Association House of Delegates.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Regardless of which doctor you see, every first visit at Aesthetic Dental Associates includes:
- A comprehensive oral examination
- Digital X-rays (low-radiation, fast turnaround)
- A professional cleaning with one of our experienced hygienists
- A clear explanation of findings and next steps
We also offer Invisalign, porcelain veneers, Philips Zoom teeth whitening, dental implants, sedation dentistry (IV sedation and nitrous oxide), sleep apnea treatment, and a full range of restorative and cosmetic services, so if you need more than a cleaning, you won’t need to go somewhere else.
Insurance, Financing, and New Patient Information
We welcome patients with most major dental insurance plans and are happy to help you understand your benefits before your appointment. Financing options are also available for patients who need them. Call (206) 682-3888 to ask about your coverage before booking.
You can also book online through ZocDoc for added convenience.
Book Your 7 am Appointment Today
Downtown Seattle doesn’t have to mean dental care gets pushed aside. Aesthetic Dental Associates has been serving this neighborhood, from this exact office, since 1983. We open at 7 am so your care fits into your life, not the other way around.
Call us at (206) 682-3888 or book online to schedule your first visit. We’re right across from Westlake, we validate parking, and we’ll have you smiling before your morning coffee gets cold.