Sumner Smiles Dentistry

Dentist in Sumner, WA See Services

About our office

Welcome to Sumner Smiles Dentistry in Sumner, Washington! We invite you to relax in our casual and comfortable atmosphere from the inviting waiting room to the pleasant back office. Dr. Nikolina Nielsen and her friendly team are here to answer any questions you may have and to provide you with the highest quality dental care. Our team is knowledgeable and stays current on the latest innovations in the field so you can benefit from the most efficient dental care available, from digital radiog...Read Moreraphy and photography, to in office teeth whitening, Invisalign and cosmetic veneers. If you are fearful about visiting the dentist, we provide safe, comfortable and anxiety-free dental care through variety of sedation options so you can completely relax while you receive dental care from us. It is our goal to make our patients’ visit more pleasant than they thought possible. We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. During this time of Covid-19, we are doing the following to keep our patients safe: Please wear a mask, come alone and be prepared to answer our screening questions, get your temperature measured; If you are experiencing, a cough, loss of taste or smell, temp over 99 degree, or been around anyone with Covid-19 or suspected exposure to Covid-19 please call us and we will reschedule your appointment. Our personal protective equipment has been upgraded to include N95 and KN 95 masks and face shields. We will be limiting all aerosol procedures for the time being, and we have placed air filters with HEPA, carbon and UV filtration capable of capturing small particles like Covid-19 virus. In addition, we will also be fogging our rooms and our PPEs between each patient. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you. Read Less

Meet our team

Dr. Nikolina Nielsen Dentist Read Bio

Dr. Nielsen is recognized as a talented and compassionate dentist who is known for her gentle touch. Her enthusiastic spirit, passion for dentistry, and dedication to the community at large make her the perfect fit for our Sumner community. Dr. Nielsen feels privileged to have the opportunity to take care of her patients and have an outstanding dental team working alongside her. Dr. Nielsen has European roots. She was born in Bosnia but has a great love for the Pacific Northwest. She graduate...Read Mored with honors from Pacific Lutheran University and went on to the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. She is a board-certified member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Pierce County Dental Association, and a member of Rotary Club, South Hill branch. She continues to pursue and advance her education actively and is a member of several local study clubs. Dr. Nielsen lives with her family in Bonney Lake. They love the outdoors, and you can frequently find her perusing local markets, snow skiing, kayaking, or spending time with family and friends. Read Less

Tammy Office Manager Read Bio

Office Manager I enjoy helping people feel confident about their smile. I have been working in the Dental field for 15 years, first as a Dental Assistant, and now helping patients at the Front Desk. I will help you with planning for treatment needs and managing your insurance to maximize your dental benefits. I have lived in the Sumner/Bonney Lake community since 1996, and I am excited to be working in the community that I enjoy so much. When I am not at the office, I keep busy taking care o...Read Moref my family. Read Less

Jessica Dental Hygienist Read Bio

I graduated Dental Hygiene school in 2003, and have been a practicing hygienist ever since. I am known to have a gentle yet thorough touch, I work hard to build relationships with my patients so they feel completely at ease when they come in for their appointment. It is also very important to me that patients understand all aspects of their care and feel comfortable asking questions, I love when patients who previously didn’t enjoy dental visits begin to look forward to coming in to see me. When...Read More I’m not at work, you can find me cheering on my two kiddos at their various extracurricular activities, or enjoying the outdoors in Orting where we live. Read Less

Stacie Assistant Read Bio

I am a multi-skilled member of the dental health team, and dedicated to assisting Dr. Nielsen with all phases of our patients’ dental care. I love being part of a team that takes such pride in creating a positive, comfortable, professional environment for patients while improving their overall health. I truly respect Dr. Nielsen both as a person and as a dentist. I admire how she loves her patients and wants to create a wonderful dental experience for them. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy...Read More spending time with my husband and two children. Read Less

Shelley Assistant Read Bio

I have worked in dentistry for over 30 years, and have been with Sumner Smiles since 2000. I love the interactions with patients and I enjoy making them feel comfortable and at ease. The job is so interesting, each patient has a different need, and each case is different. Dentistry today is exciting and the field of dentistry is constantly changing. It keeps me on my toes! The technology is incredible and Dr. Nielsen with our entire team is committed to remaining on the cutting edge, in b...Read Moreoth areas of high tech dentistry and patient experience. It is a great feeling to still love your job after all these years! Read Less

Patient Satisfaction

272 patient reviews

Recent Patient Reviews

Gary N.

Submitted 02/18/25

" Dr. Nielson kindly saw me within 1 day after a crown was breaking apart. She did a nice job of a temporary fix and gave me a near-term appointment to get the crown replacement.

Comment from the practice

02/20/25 Thank you Gary, so glad we could help you.

Jennifer P.

via Google+ 01/31/25

" They are absolutely amazing! I have bad anxiety with dentists and they made me feel comfortable and at ease. I've never had an experience as good as I did with them.

Comment from the practice

02/03/25 Thank you, we are so glad you have found us too.

Aileen W.

via Google+ 01/01/25

" Fabulous provider and staff! Small clinic, VERY friendly. So glad I found them after our dentist retired. Dr. Nielsen explains everything she is doing. She’s very kind and very gentle. For a small office, they seem to have the latest technology, too. Highly recommend!!!

Comment from the practice

02/03/25 Thank you, we are happy to have you, your family and friends in our dental family.

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Services we provide

At Sumner Smiles Dentistry we strive to provide our patients with the best and most complete dental care. Our doctors and staff frequently attend continuing education seminars to learn the latest dental techniques. Here are some of the services we provide, please click here.