The Kois Difference 

Better dentistry begins with understanding why.

At Mogelof Dental, we believe the best treatment decisions begin with understanding the whole picture—not simply fixing the problem we see today.

That philosophy is at the heart of the Kois Center, an advanced dental education center in Seattle focused on evidence-based diagnosis, risk assessment and comprehensive treatment planning. Its approach asks dentists to look beyond an individual tooth and consider the factors that can affect a patient’s oral health over time.

Dr. Scott is both a Graduate and Mentor at the Kois Center. His training influences the way we evaluate and plan care throughout our practice.

Rather than beginning with “What treatment does this tooth need?” we start by asking “Why did this happen?”

We look at the health of the teeth and gums, the strength and condition of existing dentistry, how the teeth function together, and the patient’s individual goals and concerns. Understanding those factors helps us identify risk, consider different treatment options, and develop a plan designed around the individual patient.

Sometimes that means comprehensive treatment. Just as importantly, sometimes it means doing less—monitoring something, addressing the underlying cause first, or choosing a more conservative approach.

For our patients, that’s the real Kois difference: dentistry that is thoughtful, individualized and planned with the long term in mind.

We listen. We understand. We plan. You smile.