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Dr. Bryan C. Edgar
Meet Dr. Bryan Edgar, who founded Edgar Family Dentistry in 1980 after graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1976, completing a residency in General Dentistry and serving in the US Army dental corps for 4 years. He continued serving his country in the US Army Reserve until 2001 after completing an activation for Desert Storm and a Humanitarian Aid mission to Peru. Dr. Edgar's emphasis is treating the comprehensive dentistry needs of his patients and he was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry's highest award, Mastership, to recognize the pursuit of a broad knowledge and experience in dentistry. In addition to treating patients full time, he serves as a volunteer to various organizations in dentistry and was a member of Washington's Dental Commission for 9 years. He also serves as an Examiner to the 10 states Western Regional Examining Board who test dentists for licensure in various states. For his commitment and compassion to dentistry, Dr. Edgar has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of General Dentistry. During his free time he enjoys running, cycling, golf and combing the beaches of Hawaii. Dr. Linda Edgar
Meet Dr. Linda Edgar, co-owner of Edgar Family Dentistry after graduating from the University of Washington in 1992. Dr Edgar originally received a BS in Zoology and teaching certificate in 1973, a Masters in Education in 1976 and taught Junior High and Senior High Science for 14 years before returning to attend Dental School. During the 1980's, Dr Edgar became known nationally as a runner after winning many marathons, running in the US Olympic Trials and setting a world record in the 50 Kilometer distance. Dr. Edgar has developed a comprehensive approach to treating patients from early childhood through late adulthood. She introduced our office protocol for the use of sedation and anesthesia using the services of Dr. Dee Isackson, DDS, MD, a board certified anesthesiologist, who provides office based anesthesia services. This unique patient service is rare in the dental community and extremely appreciated by those patients who are candidates for such a service. Dr. Edgar was awarded the Mastership award by the Academy of General Dentistry in 2002. She also is involved as a volunteer to the Washington State Dental Association as a member of the organizing committee for the annual Pacific Northwest Dental Conference with near 10,000 participants. Dr. Edgar has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of General Dentistry. During her free time he enjoys running, golf, walking her two golden retrievers and vacationing in Hawaii. Dr. Steven L. Thomas DMDDr. Steven Thomas joined Edgar Family Dentistry in 2007 after graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine in 2002. Between graduating from dental school and joining our practice, Dr. Thomas served the in United States Navy. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2003. Dr. Thomas is committed to continuing education and has received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He is currently working toward his Mastership, which requires 1000 hours of continuing education in all disciplines of Dentistry. Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Seattle-King County Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the Washington Academy of General Dentistry. During his free time, Dr. Thomas enjoys reading, running and spending time with his family.
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