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Dr. Karen Michelle Clements, D.D.S., M.S.D

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1124288394

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Contact Information

Address

12817 120TH AVE NE STE D
Kirkland, WA 98034

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(8 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Karen Clements is an experienced orthodontist in Kirkland, Washington, with 18 years of practice helping children, teens, and adults achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. She offers a full range of treatments, including traditional metal and clear braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and specialized care like two-phase treatment and growth modification. Dr. Clements earned her Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington and holds memberships in major professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists. She believes in treating the whole person, not just teeth, and uses advanced technology like digital 3D scans with smile simulation to create customized treatment plans that work best for each patient. Dr. Clements is actively involved in her local Kirkland and Bothell community, serving on the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission and volunteering with school programs.

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Education & Training

  • Orthodontic Certificate, University of Washington
  • Master of Science in Dentistry, Orthodontics, University of Washington
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, University of California, San Diego
  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.D

NPI registered: 06/11/2008

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Areas of Focus

Clear and metal braces for children, teens, and adultsTwo-phase treatmentSurgical orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedicsInvisalign clear alignersGrowth modification

Technology & Equipment

  • Digital 3D scan of teeth with smile simulation
  • Invisalign clear aligners

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
  • Washington State Society of Orthodontists
  • Pinnacle Orthodontic Study Club
  • Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission

Beyond the Office

Active in children's school and PTA

Passionate about contributing to local schools

Serving on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission for the Washington State Department of Health

Lives in Bothell, WA with husband Greg and two young sons Dylan and Carter

Native of Los Altos, California

Enjoys traveling back to the sun and visiting extended family in Sweden

Active in local sports, cheering for her sons on the sports fields on weekends

Plays tennis with a local tennis team

Was one of the first practitioners to utilize Invisalign when it was being developed and published research on Invisalign in 2003

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