As a longtime patient, I've always found Ethan friendly, attentive and competent. He's up on the latest equipment and technology, and performs all the work himself -- even teeth cleanings. He's also good with explaining procedures and answering questions. Ethan seems to run a small but efficient operation -- I've never had to wait longer than a couple of minutes before an appointment, and I've also never encountered any payment or insurance gaffes. The staff, too, is friendly, though they do have a thing for corny jokes, so be ready with a few of your own. Ethan recently moved into his current space, which has been nicely remodeled -- you could call it Scandinavian sleek -- and offers great views of Elliott Bay and WaMu Center from the dentist chair. At his website, www.seattle-dentist.com, you can ask questions, pay bills and schedule appointments. My one minor quibble is with some fixes Ethan had done for a chipped tooth that haven't proven very durable. I also can't personally vouch for Ethan's work with advanced procedures such as root canals since I've never needed anything more complicated than a filling. That aside, I've recommended Ethan to coworkers over the years and haven't heard any complaints.