Dr. John Popenoe

Dentistry in Shoreline serves the full spectrum of patients, from kids getting their first sealants to retirees keeping their natural teeth. The routine swings from gentle cleanings to the occasional emergency extraction, all within the same four walls. Across the northern Seattle suburbs, families still visit the same office every six months, handing over the same insurance card at the front counter.

At 17500 12th Ave NE you’ll find Dr. John Popenoe's practice tucked between a UPS store and an older strip mall that once housed a dry cleaner. The building exterior hasn’t changed since the mid-1990s, though the sign above the door now includes bright LED letters spelling out the dentist’s name. Slot parking fills up fastest on weekday mornings, so drivers often circle once before locking the doors.

X-rays, crowns, night guards, and tooth-colored fillings fill the appointment book. Patients on periodontal maintenance cycles return every three or four months, while children race in for fluoride treatments before summer vacation. Referrals still arrive from area physicians who prefer a dentist within walking distance of the senior center.

Dial (206) 363-2300 or pull up the directions if the lot’s too crowded to double-park. The real trick is arriving right on time when your slot is sandwiched between two strangers reciting insurance numbers.