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Dr. Gina Lightner, DMD, comes to Washington state from Boston, Massachusetts, and brings her extensive post-doctoral training, private practice experience, and positive enthusiasm to her service of the patients of Thomas Dentistry- Mercer Island!
Dr. Lightner completed her undergraduate studies at Rice University, where she earned a B.A. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine and a B.A. in Philosophy, before going on to earn her DMD Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. During her time at Tufts Dental, Dr. Lightner was not only recognized on the Dean’s list for her academic achievements, but also inducted into the Honus Civicus Society for her exceptional commitment to and action in community service and civic engagement.
Dr. Lightner went on to complete a residency at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, where she served as first-call for the Mount Sinai Emergency Department on the Upper East Side as an on-call member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team, responding to extensive dental emergencies ranging from infections to complex facial trauma. There, she also received advanced training in digital dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, Invisalign orthodontics, and implant dentistry in various private, community, and hospital clinics across New York City, while completing rotations in anesthesiology, pediatric dentistry, and medically advanced dentistry, alongside her medical and surgical colleagues.
Dr.Lightner then began her career in private practice in downtown Boston, where she served working professionals, families, and long-time residents of Boston and Cambridge as a general and cosmetic dentist for years. During this time, she has continued to expand upon her knowledge and skillset through post-doctoral training through esteemed institutions such as the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Lightner is beyond excited for the opportunity to provide exceptional, comprehensive, and customized dental care to all her patients in the warm and comfortable environment of Thomas Dentistry- Mercer Island. Her favorite part of dentistry is getting to know her patients and being a part of her patients’ lives, and she is excited to meet you!
Thomas Dentistry accepts all major forms of dental insurance and offers an optional dental membership program to help pickup where dental insurance leaves off or for patients who lack dental insurance all together. Our dental membership program is far superior in cost and benefit than most forms of dental insurance!
Dr. Lightner holds a Dental Degree (DMD) and has completed a residency at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
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TJ Burke
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Love the care, personnel and extra special treatment I receive with every visit. Best dentist I have ever had!”
B B
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“The best place!!! Great dentists!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!”
Sue Dwyer
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Great experience with hygienist today. Thank you for being so kind and not judgemental. Looking forward to a long relationship with this dental office.”
Milo
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Great dentist! I came after Covid for my first checkup and cleaning, and ended up needing to have some childhood crowns replaced. During the process they were very thorough, even once getting a crown remade to have a perfect fit. One of those visits came in under the estimate. I appreciate the care they take in their practice. The staff are always nice and fun to talk to. Since my first series I’ve come here for over a year and have always had great experiences. Still need to floss more but the dentists and assistants are super nice about it! Also have great reminder system, and are very patient and thorough when working on insurance issues.”
David Hughes
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Dr Thomas’ work has always been top notch for me and my family. The staff is genuine, friendly and easy to work with. Not changing dentist ever!”
Jordan Hansen
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Kathy D is fantastic and I definitely recommend her for routine cleaning. She is very thorough and cares for her patients. I greatly appreciate my visits.”
Frahnz Dendy
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Just a cleaning today. Megan was very good, a professional who is very capable at what she does. Pleasure visiting this dental office.”
Megan Cosgrove
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“This is the best dentistry in the PNW! Molly at the front desk is so kind and always makes me feel like one of their VIP clients. The dental hygienists are all kind and Doctor Thomas is a straight shooter. Both myself and my Mom visit this office and couldn’t recommend it more!”
Adrestia Frontida
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Friendly, casual, and comfortable environment, because of the team of knowledgeable and caring staff, starting with Molly at the front desk!😃”
G Brook (Summit Seeker)
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Professional, friendly and patient centered care. My first visit and I am thoroughly impressed. Great office culture and staff love what they do and it shows. Thank you.”
Zach Kelly
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“First visit back to the dentist in awhile after not having insurance. Everyone was very welcoming and informed. Cleaning was very efficient and information was communicated clearly Thank you Dr. Zou, Kathy, Carmen, and Nicole! I'll definitely be coming back for further dental care.”
Epic Heart Healing
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“As always Dr. McNabb did not fail to impress! We are very fortunate to have him as our dentist . But I also wanted to lift up NADIA who cleaned my teeth this time around and did such an AMAZING job. She is really good at what she does, and has such a calming and personable way about her. Highly recommend these guys!!!”
Nelson Lopez
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Very very exceptional service, from making the appointment all the way to check out.”
D Enright
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Wonderful, welcoming staff always leaves me smiling!”
linda
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Had my teeth cleaned today again by Rosie. She is an excellent Dental hygienist. Takes the time to answer all my questions and is very informative. Greatly appreciate it.”
Nelda Pettit
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“I have been a patient of Dr. Thomas since he began his practice. He is thorough in his exams, and professional in his treatments. He has done root canals, implants, and crowns for me, and the results have always been very good.”
Audra Saisslin
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“LOVE LOVE LOVE Doctor Thomas! Funny guy who always makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. Rosie is an excellent Dental hygienist! Love the whole staff and truly enjoy going to the dentist now. 11/10 would recommend.”
Elaina Sh
Happy Client from Kirkland Office“Went to that office last year to get a crown on implant and Dr. Thomas did the ugliest crown possible. Shape and height looked completely different from natural tooth I had in that place before. He did not even try to fix it. This year my new dentist confirmed that the crown should have been done completely different but now Im stuck with this crown for a while because it will cost a ton to re-do it since that is a dental implant crown, not just a regular crown. I guess I missed the first red flag when they said they do root canals and extractions too. Of course, why even going to roots canals specialists and oral surgeons if You can get a “buffet of services” at Dr. Thomas! Also Molly at the front desk is the rudest receptionist I ve even seen, billing office could not get the numbers right and overcharged me for about $800 then refunded but can this office be more unprofessional and thirsty for money?!!”
Betsy Tutland
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Dr. Thomas is an amazing dentist. At both his Mercer Island and Kirkland offices the staff is very warm and welcoming. Dr. Thomas has been my husband’s and my dentist for over 20 years and has done exceptional dental work. He makes his patients feel at ease with his caring, positive and fun personality. My grandchildren also see Dr. Thomas and he has an amazing way of helping them to feel comfortable and thus, cooperative. Dr. Thomas has the highest medical and ethical standards. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Thomas for any dental procedure.”
Madeleine Dow
Happy Client from Mercer Island Office“Dr. Nguyen and the dental hygienists are super nice! I felt comfortable and safe—even the time I started crying when I had a panic attack before getting some cavities filled. (Sorry about that lol.) Anyways, Dr. Nguyen was very kind, gave me space to chill out, and didn’t make me feel embarrassed, even though I wouldn’t have blamed him if he did.”
Dr. Lightner offers a wide array of dental services to meet the diverse needs of her Kirkland patients. Her expertise extends from basic preventive care, such as cleanings and check-ups, to more specialized treatments like surgical extractions. Dr. Lightner is also skilled in endodontic procedures, including root canal treatments. Her comprehensive approach ensures that whether you need routine care or more complex treatments, you’re in capable hands.
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