Meet The Team

James K Burnham, DDS MS

Dr. James K. BurnhamDr. James K. Burnham received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at The University of Tennessee in 1999 and his specialty training in Periodontics at The George Washington University and the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in 2007. He is trained in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, bone and soft tissue grafting, and dental implant placement. Additionally, he is licensed by the State of Washington to provide intravenous conscious sedation.

Dr. Burnham proudly served in the United States Navy for over ten years before establishing his periodontal practice here in the Wenatchee area in 2011. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to periodontal disease. Dr. Burnham is a Board Certified Periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest honor awarded in his field. He is an active member of the American Board of Periodontology, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association and the North Central District Dental Society. Additionally he is a member of the Wenatchee Valley Study club and is a Spears Study club leader.

Dr. Burnham was born and raised in the Gulf Coast town of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Outside the office he enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing and travel.

Tracey

TraceyTracey has worked as a registered dental hygienist in Washington for 28 years. Originally from Billings, Montana she has lived in the valley for 21 years. She was encouraged by a family member to pursue a career in dental hygiene and graduated from the Eastern Washington University dental hygiene program. She loves working with people and helping them to improve their health. The best compliment she receives is “I’ve never had such a thorough cleaning.”

She lives in Wenatchee with her husband of 25 years where they’ve raised three children. The oldest is graduating from The University of Washington and the other is attending Washington State University. She is an avid reader in her free time and can always recommend a good book.

She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and the North Central Washington Dental Hygienists Society.

Shannon

BethShannon has been in dentistry for thirteen years and has joined the administrative side of our practice.  She is married with one son.  She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.  

Pascale

PascalePascale was born in Brussels, Belgium but has lived in Wenatchee for 23 years with her husband and their two daughters. Since her oldest daughter is in college, she appreciates the times they can come back together as a family for vacations and holidays. She chose to work in dentistry because she always wanted to work in health care and has been in the practice for 18 years. She loves running into patients in town and getting a chance to catch up. She is one of Dr. Burnham’s surgical assistants and will always put you at ease whether you are coming for your first appointment or scheduled for periodontal surgery.

Jessica

JessicaJessica was born and raised in Yakima, WA. After discovering the beautiful Wenatchee Valley, she and her husband decided to move their young family to Wenatchee. With a love of the outdoors, they feel it is the perfect place to raise a family. She has worked in the dental field since 2003 and enjoys being one of Dr. Burnham’s surgical assistants. In her down time (when she has any!) she likes to run, drink coffee and watch the Seahawks play.