Daniel J McKay, DDS

You may have seen the Internet ad Dr McKay has for «$ 1,999 Invisalign.» And the ad ALWAYS says the offer expires that day, so you better book an appointment now. I fell for it. You shouldn’t.
My upper teeth have near-​perfect alignment and my bottom arch became crooked after having braces many years ago… And I was quoted a «discounted» price of $ 5,000. I was shocked. And the dental assistant admitted that virtually no one would qualify for the advertised $ 1,999 price. AND the «expires today» price of $ 1,999 is on the Internet every time I look. So, nothing about that ad appears real — classic «bait and switch.» So I wasted a morning to find all this out.
I give 2 stars (in spite of the deplorable advertising practice) because this does appear to be a legitimate, well-​equipped dental practice — but it’s too bad it relies on such deceptive ad practices to bring people in.

I just had a free consultation today for an orthodontic relapse (retainers have to be worn for life and I wish I had known this). The receptionist (Carrie) made a great effort to get me in for a next day appointment. All of the staff were extremely friendly and Dr. McKay answered all of my questions and did not make me feel rushed. He then explained the options for my situation and Carrie went over all of the financial information with me. Another thing that I really appreciated was that I did not feel pressured into anything, and this was very comforting to me. If I do decide to get treatment here, I know I will be in good hands.

I moved to Seattle a year and a half ago and have been putting off finding a dentist because I have had so many bad experiences with other dentists in the past. My husband broke his crown though so he found a dentist for us. I’m so happy he found Dr. McKay. All of the staff at his office are fantastic. Everyone is so friendly, and they made me feel less uneasy about having to get my teeth worked on. I was really impressed with Dr. McKay. He took the time to make sure I understood what needed to be done and once he was actually working on my teeth he got it done quickly and with almost no discomfort. What really surprised me though was that he personally called me the next day to see how my mouth was feeling and to make sure he had answered all my questions. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. If you are looking for a dentist I highly recommend Dr. McKay!

I’ve been seeing Dr. McKay and his staff for over a year. They all have been friendly, helpful and caring. My prior dentist I had seen for over 20 yrs and was retiring. He recommended Dr. McKay and I’ve been quite happy with the results. I have told others who may have dental phobia to see him as he is gentle and so is his staff.

Dr McKay and his team are professional and courteous to me whenever I visit or call to reschedule an appointment. Dr McKay is very knowledgeable and will talk to me about any procedures he thinks I need and doesn’t pressure me to decide then and there. Set me up with a night guard that helped alleviate my jaw ache from teeth grinding and loves to chat about the Sounders and soccer in general. Definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Dr. McKay and his team are incredible! I truly hate going to the dentist (but who really likes it?) however, Dr. McKay’s team made my process quick and easy! I would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone. Everyone was super helpful in scheduling and adjusting to my schedule. I only wish they were open just a little earlier or a little later so I didn’t have to take off work to get in, but their team is amazing enough for me to miss work :) I will be a patient for as long as I’m on Capital Hill. Thank you. I also really enjoy the views from the chairs! Carrie at the front desk has been incredible with working with me in scheduling and insurance questions, it’s nice to feel «important» and not just another patient.

What’s in a smile? I must say I think I have the formula figured out, and you can find it all at Dr. Dan McKay’s office.
S — Supreme service is what you’ll receive from the entire staff. It’s no coincidence that they’re office is located on the top floor of the Cabrini Medical Tower; they’ve defiantly set the bar high for dental care.
M –Meticulous in every aspect of hygiene care. Dr. McKay and his staff were able to identify what improvements were needed in order to provide me painless and healthy oral hygiene.
I –Integrity is a core value at their office. At every step of my experience they took the time to help me understand in detail the what, why and how they were going to complete my treatment. In addition prior to every treatment, I received a detailed billing of what to expect and ways to make it feasible for my budget. Carrie is an expert in making sure the insurance companies hold their end of the bargain.
L –Laughter at every visit (and I’m not talking about funny gas). Their entire staff knows how to keep you calm, cool, and laughing at every single visit. A standing ovation for creating such a friendly, social, and professional experience … a complete opposite of the stereotype in which we grew up to understand about our dentist office.
E –Everyone needs to make a visit to Dr. McKay’s office to visit him and his staff; at that moment you’ll really understand how to enrich your smile and oral hygiene.

I first saw Dr. McKay about three years ago. At the time, I had, to say the least, significant dental issues. Dr. McKay worked with me to restore my teeth, and did a really great job of it. He’s a great dentist; competent, professional and friendly. The staff is great, too. I’d highly recommend him to anyone, especially folks who need significant work done.

Dr. McKay and his staff are wonderful! I had not been to the dentist for 18 months after a really bad experience. I was a little apprehensive about going to see another dentist and the recommendations they would have. From the moment I contacted Dr. McKay’s office I was greeted with warmth and kindness. I was able to make my appointment via email which is very convenient in my busy lifestyle. Tiffany was really quick to get back to me, and I was able to get in very quickly.
Dr. McKay’s assistant was so warm and personable, just like he was. She took time to just talk with me to begin with. Likewise, Dr. McKay took time to actually sit down and talk with me before he even looked at my teeth. I felt his recommendations and course of treatment were appropriate and what was best for me, not just what would make him the most money.
Lastly, the hygienist (I’m sorry I can’t remember her name, I’m bad with names), was equally welcoming. She was quite gentle and the typical unpleasant scrapping wasn’t that bad. All if all is was one of my best dental experiences, and I have already recommended him to my new husband who needs a dentist and a few people in our office!

Just started going to Dr. McKay as my old dentist moved to NYC. Had a check-​up and a few fillings. Both times I came by were great experiences (well, for having to go to the dentist). He and his staff are very personable, were very thorough for my cleaning and quick, yet relatively painless for my fillings. They are also very knowledgeable and were pretty helpful in giving me new pointers to stay on my flossing. I’ll be back for my regular check-up…Thanks!

I really love the location and it’s a beautiful office. Of course, this is once I could find it. I think I accidentally walked in to an illegal adoption agency and possibly drug ring. This is Pill Hill, so I just nodded and moved on when they told me that I was in the wrong building.
Dr. McKay and his staff have great personalities– I know this may seem odd to say, but if I am going to be sitting in one place for hours with my mouth wide open and paying for it, well let’s just say that I want the whole deal. And of course they were professional.
Dr. McKay went over my medical history first, asking questions and then got to work doing a quick and clean job of re-​cementing my bridge that popped out. I’m adding that he took the time to smooth out the edges on the bridge where I was eating something hard and it broke off.
I’d like to go there again but feel like I’d miss my girls and Dr. In Puyallup.
Sigh
I will see.

Dr. McKay runs a state-​of-​the-​art dental facility. He has all the latest equipment (digital x-​rays which are much safer, sonic scaling is the default mode of cleaning) and is tapped into cutting-​edge dental research. He was so interesting to talk to: teaching me new things about oral health and how it affects the rest of the body. He also has a very kind, knowledgeable, and patient staff. A huge bonus was the spectacular morning view of Mt. Rainier from all their offices at the top of the skyscraper.

I only went to this office for a cosmetic procedure twice, once for the initial consultation and once for the procedure and was very happy with my results. The office staff was very polite and welcoming. I just did a google search for the type of procedure I wanted done and his website popped up and he seemed to be very knowledgeable during our initial consult which is why I ended up using his office.
Dr. McKay was awesome and while I do not go here for my regular dental check-​ups I would highly recommend him to others looking for a great dentist.

Ridiculous! Asked office staff several times to check benefits prior to visit. Have called and written several times to rectify but get nothing but a bi monthly bill and no response. Dr McKay seems to be a decent guy but needs to pay rent on high floor suite. Go somewhere else!

Dr. McKay is very nice and caring, his staff will go out of their way to make you happy, and his hygienist was so gentle that I could barely feel what she was doing. :) I’ll be coming here forever!

Hi, my name is Jesse and I’ve been a patient of Dr. Dan McKay’s ever since he took over the practice from my former DDS. He and his staff are excellent, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about them.
First of all, Dr. McKay’s a top-​notch dentist. On first meeting him he looked over my chart, examined my mouth, and promptly informed me that most of my on-​going issues were caused by clenching my teeth in my sleep! This is something I was unaware of, and something all of my other dentists had failed to diagnose. Then, he had a custom mouthguard made for me. Since then, my oral health has greatly improved. Now, thankfully, I only see Dr. McKay sporadically when he comes in to congratulate me on how well I’m doing. Busy as he is, Dr. McKay always comes in with a smile and a handshake and asks me how I’ve been.
As for his staff, they all walk a fine line between being personable and professional. Tiffany (the receptionist) always makes sure to e-​mail reminders of my appointments. When I come in, she greets me with a smile and makes conversation whenever she’s not busy. And my hygienist, Cynthia, is awesome. She never fails to greet me with a smile and a hug before leading me back to her exam room. This last visit, Cynthia and I spent the first ten minutes chatting and catching up, which was very nice. But I’m sure that if I’d been in a hurry Cynthia wouldn’t have minded getting right to business. All in all, I couldn’t be made to feel more welcome. Also, I’ve never gotten stuck waiting to get in for my appointment, which is something I can’t say for some of my other dentists.
So, if you’re looking for a great dentist and it’s convenient to get to First Hill, then I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. McKay and his great, great staff.

Yes, I am the dentist-​phobic partner mentioned in another review… but I have to say, don’t wait any longer! I waited for years, always making excuses… «Yes honey I’ll set up the appointment» which of course would not happen. Dr. McKay is the dentist you are looking for and he and his staff truly put you at ease. Tiffany always welcomes you with a warm smile and both Natalie and Cynthia take the utmost care in providing careful and gentle cleanings and support. After chipping some teeth in rugby, Dr. McKay put in my filling and fit me for a free custom mouth guard. He is always very clear on what he is doing, talking you through the procedure and making sure to answer any questions. The peaceful environment, friendly staff and incredible view from the exam rooms had me so relaxed on my last visit that I fell asleep. Here is a place you can truly rest your mind and let the experts do their work! And if you are lucky Cynthia might even sing you a little song.

Dan McKay is absolutely my favorite dentist yet. He is super nice and friendly and very informative. My favorite part is the office. Its on the top floor of a 9 story building with amazing views of Seattle. Its just a very calming environment to get your teeth cleaned in. Since I was a new patient they also did a free Zoom whitening for me. I’ve been wanting to whiten my teeth forever but since it’s so expensive I haven’t been able to. LOVE the free perk just for going to the dentist. And my insurance coverages it 100%. The hygienists are very nice as well. They remembered my name after just one visit. Its awesome to see how much they care about their patients.
Go see Dr. McKay! You will be happy, I promise.

I’ve been having Dr. McKay tend my grill for the last 2 years and have been completely happy with everything he’s done. Even referred my dentist-​phobic partner who has gone back three times for cleanings! His office is very comfortable with stunning views out of the exam room windows. Cynthia, the hygienist has a great touch and is gentle, friendly and remembers everything you talked about with her six months ago. That’s impressive.
The office is beautiful with new equipment and modern décor. There are no screaming kids running around and no Highlights magazines.
Bonus that my cleanings are 100% covered by my insurance. Extra bonus, I got free whitening for life and they oftentimes have little mint-​eucalyptus lip balms for you when you check out. That’s great because honestly, when can you ever turn down a mini lip balm. Do you feel me?
Last thing, if you refer your friends to Dr. McKay, he sends you a thank you gift card for Nordstrom! Completely unnecessary but appreciated nonetheless! In fact, if its your first time going, tell them I referred you! Momma needs a new pair of boots.