Our Smile Team

Jason S. Perlman, DDS

Personal & Educational Background

Dr. Jason Perlman grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, before attending Arizona State University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Following a brief time working with the city of Phoenix’s small business relations team, he traveled back to his home state to attend the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He then trained at an general practice residency program at Akron City Hospital’s Center for Dental Health, where he received awards for excellence in restorative, periodontal, and endodontic therapy.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Perlman’s goal is to educate his patients by demonstrating how their oral health relates to overall body wellness. In doing so, he hopes to enable his patients to take control of their health. He works closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure his patients receive high-quality, comprehensive interdisciplinary care.

Dr. Perlman views dentistry as an art he gets to practice daily. He uses his extensive educational and training background with the latest technology to bridge art and science together. He believes in building personal and professional relationships while dissipating dental phobias through trust, caring sensitivity, warmth, and sincerity. By helping improve the oral health in the community, he hopes to improve people’s overall quality of life, starting with a comfortable, healthy, and aesthetic smile.

Continuing Education

Dr. Perlman loves dentistry and has continuously pursued education after receiving his doctorate degree. In particular, he trains at the L.D. Pankey Institute and at Spear Education, which are both recognized worldwide for excellence in advanced technical dentistry. He is also a member of iPankey, a Seattle/Tacoma study club and is in training to become part of the faculty at the Pankey Institute, which focuses on treating patients with complex dental needs, including TMJ Disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Perlman has complete mastery training in dental sleep medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Perlman has a passion for surgery and has completed a Clinical Implantology Residency with the Washington Academy of General Dentistry and is now a visiting faculty member for the program!

Personal Life

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Perlman loves spending time with his wife, Karyn, with whom he shares a love for the outdoors. Together, they spend their free time on weekend hiking and backpacking trips, particularly enjoying when their dogs Moe, Mickey and Mochi are able to join. He is also an avid bicyclist, and for the past ten years, he has participated in Pelotonia, a grassroots bike tour that raises money for cancer research.

Karyn M. Mai, DDS

Personal & Educational Background

Dr. Karyn Mai grew up in Seattle, where she attended the University of Washington as a Gates Millennium Scholar and earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative History of Ideas. She then moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated with honors from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Mai completed additional training through a general practice residency at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. She is trained in implant placement and restoration, endodontic and orthodontic (braces & aligners) treatments, and is certified in the Chao Pinhole^® Surgical Technique to correct gum recession and Facial Esthetics injections (Botox, Fillers, PDOs) for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Mai’s professional philosophy is that high-quality comprehensive dental care should not be considered a luxury, but a service accessible to all. Dr. Mai has a long-term commitment to community dentistry and has volunteered to provide free dental care locally to the homeless community with the Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic and with Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Clinic. Globally, she has been involved with a number of travelling medical and dental clinics serving Costa Rica and Honduras. Dr. Mai’s goal is to form long-lasting relationships with her patients by breaking down the common fears of going to the dentist. She wants to provide gentle and well-informed comprehensive care with the patient’s concerns and needs always at the forefront of the service she provides. She understands that dental function and aesthetics are critical to overall mental and physical wellness and she would like to be a partner in achieving these goals with her patients.

Continuing Education

As the many scopes of dentistry are constantly evolving, Dr. Mai understands the importance of being a lifelong learner through continuing dental education. The wide array of dental services that she provides is a testament to her dedication and training. Dr. Mai has a sharp esthetic eye for cosmetic dentistry (veneers, dental composite bonding) and facial esthetics injections. Dr. Mai has completed advanced master level training at the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the Pankey Institute. Dr. Mai has special interests in periodontal (gum) surgery to correct recession and gummy smiles as well as orthodontic (braces) procedures. She is a certified Invisalign^®, ClearCorrect^®, and Six Month Smiles^® provider. In addition, she actively seeks out the latest dental research and technology to provide the highest level of care to her patients.

Personal Life

Dr. Mai is an enthusiast of the outdoors. She is an avid photographer, taking many of her shots while on hiking and camping trips. Many of her adventures and travel photography can be seen throughout the office. Having an appreciation for art and music, she occasionally paints and is teaching herself to play the banjo as well! Dr. Mai loves dentistry, as it allows her to incorporate her artistic skills with healthcare and build trusting relationships with her patients.

Michael Yoo, DMD

Personal & Educational Background

Dr. Michael Yoo graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in General Biology and a minor in Education, Leaning, and Society. He then pursued a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He obtained his Doctorate Dental Degree at Western University in Pomona, California.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Yoo’s treatment philosophy is deeply rooted in family, community involvement, and overall wellness. Dr. Yoo decided to become a dentist because of his mother and her struggles with dental care. When she lost her teeth, he saw how much of an impact not having a smile could make on a person. For that matter, he began his dental career volunteering in many different dental organizations, such as the Washington Oral Health Foundation, Mission of Mercy, and Vietnam Health Clinic. It is his belief that by taking care of our communities, people like his mother have more access to care and the ability to achieve overall wellness. In his time away from our office, he works with the homeless population of Washington State and encourages other young professionals to pursue a career in dentistry. Smiles are more than just teeth, they are an expression of who we are and how we feel. Through his caring, empathetic, and approachable nature, his goal is to provide everyone with world class dental care and uplift all his patients through helping them achieve healthier smiles.

Continuing Education

Dr. Yoo understands that dental care means more than just treating the smile. It means allowing his patients to understand how lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise can impact oral health. In part, Dr. Yoo has obtained his Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences and uses this knowledge to practice evidence-based dentistry. Through his passion for integrative dentistry and collaborative medicine, he gets our patients excited about healthy smiles and overall wellness. Dr. Yoo continues to take education courses in TMJ disorders and bite splint therapy through various institutions throughout the United States.

Personal Life

Dr. Yoo grew up in Anchorage, Alaska where he spent most of his free time snowboarding, hiking and camping. His love of nature eventually brought him to Washington State! Both he and his wife love the outdoors and finding new spots to eat. On the weekends, you can find him either hiking one of the amazing PNW trails, eating with his friends, or road tripping to Oregon or Canada.