Dr. Tucker graduated from Evergreen High School, Vancouver, Washington in 1983 and received her BA from Western Washington University in 1987. After teaching for a couple years, Dr. Tucker went back to school to study science where she was exposed to dentistry by fellow students. After working as a dental assistant and volunteering at the University of Washington Medical Center’s dental clinic, Dr. Tucker decided dentistry was the perfect career for her. Being a perfect combination of arts and science, dentistry has provided Dr. Tucker with an avenue to express her artistic side while providing dental care. Right after receiving her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Washington in 1995, Dr. Tucker started working for Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers providing care for the under served population of the Seattle Metro area. This opportunity enabled Dr. Tucker to gain invaluable experience in all fields of dentistry, along with a chance to give back to the community. In 2001, Dr. Tucker left the Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Center to practice dentistry in her private downtown practice. To Dr. Tucker, dentistry is so much more than her job, it is her passion.