Meet the Doctor
Dr. Puneet Aulakh DDS MAGD
Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Puneet Aulakh—pronounced “Au-luck,” or just Dr. A!
I grew up in Bellevue, attending Tyee Middle School and Newport High School before earning my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington. I then completed my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Detroit Mercy in 2005. After graduation, I gained experience practicing dentistry in Detroit, Kent, and Auburn, and also dedicated part of my time to a public clinic in Longview to give back to the community.
At Bannerwood Dentistry, we embrace leading-edge technologies, the latest materials, and proven techniques to provide exceptional care. Dentistry is evolving rapidly, and I believe that the best way to serve my patients is through continuous learning. I am actively involved in multiple study groups, including the Washington AGD Mastertrack, the Redmond Tucker Gold Study Group, and the Interdisciplinary Study Group Northwest. These groups bring together some of the most skilled and forward-thinking dentists in Washington.
In 2011, I earned my Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), followed by my Mastership in 2014—an achievement held by only about 2% of dentists in the U.S. and Canada. Mastership requires extensive continuing education, including 1,100 hours across 16 disciplines such as periodontics, orthodontics, and implants, with 400 of those hours being hands-on. This rigorous training ensures that I stay at the forefront of clinical excellence for my patients.
Beyond clinical practice, I am deeply involved in organized dentistry. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Dental Association (WSDA), advocating for policies that support both patients and dental professionals. I am also the Regional Director for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), representing dentists across Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, as well as a Board Member of the Washington Academy of General Dentistry. Through these leadership roles, I work to advance the profession, mentor fellow dentists, and ensure that continuing education remains accessible and impactful. Ultimately, all of my volunteer work is driven by a commitment to improving patient care, ensuring that our communities receive the highest quality dentistry possible.
Feel free to explore our website for more information, and don’t hesitate to reach out by email or phone if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to helping you achieve your best smile!
Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry 2014
Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry 2011
University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry 2005 (DDS)
University of Washington 2000 (BS)
Lindbergh High School, Renton, WA
Newport High School, Bellevue, WA
Tyee Middle School, Bellevue, WA
Professional Memberships:
- - Washington Academy of General Dentistry (WAGD) – board member, past-president
- - Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) - Board of Directors.
- - Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) – Regional Director Region 11 (WA/OR/AK/MT/ID)
American Dental Association (ADA)
Seattle-King County Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) – National delegate 2009-11, 2013-21
Washington State Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) - 2017-2024
WAGD Mastertrack Study Group
Tucker Study Club #2
Meet the Team
Rachel
Rachel is our office manager. She has an extensive knowledge in the dental healthcare field, and in patient care best practices. She just moved back to Washington after being in Hawaii for 3 years, working in the governor’s office. Rachel has been in the dental field for 17+ years.
Lena
Lena is our patient care coordinator. She graduated from University of Washington with an anthropology major. She is huge fan of the Outdoors, and loves hiking and snowshoeing.
Binal
Binal, our scheduling coordinator, has many roles at our office. Originally from India, she’s a dentist by training, and she loves spending time with family & friends and trying her hand at baking!
Raney
Raney is our dental assistant. She is full of energy and is the fastest talker to come around since that Micromachines guy. She hates pineapples.
Ula
Ula, is our dental assistant. She loves spending time with family & friends. She also enjoys baking.. She is very passionate about her patients oral care. She grew up in Poland, and visits every year!
Sherly
Sherly, is our hygienist. She loves spending time with family & friends. She also enjoys nature, music and is a big foodie. Along with these, she is very passionate about her patients oral care and is living out her dream of being a hygienist that she has had since she was a teen.
Charise
Charise, our hygienist, loves to bake. She loves to fatten up the office with cakes, fudges, and our favorite almond roca brittle. Charise enjoys traveling.
Jill
Jill, is our hygienist. She loves the one on one time she gets to spend with every patient helping them improve their oral health! Jill is a foodie and loves to travel.
