Your Mercer Island Dentistry Team
Get to know us better, then visit us in person.
Dawn A. Bova, DMD, MBA
Dr. Bova obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and went on to get a master’s degree in Business Administration at USC. Although she had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Bova soon began to feel that her efforts were more rewarding for her company than for the people she met along the way. That is why, rather than continuing up the corporate ladder, she made the difficult decision to trade in her briefcase for a set of dental instruments.
While attending Dental School at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Bova was selected by the faculty for Advanced Honors in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. Since graduation, she has continued to participate actively in programs for advanced training in cosmetic dentistry and is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dawn and her husband have been Mercer Island residents since 2003 and together with their two daughters enjoy being active members of the community. Dawn started her MI practice in 2006 with the philosophy that everyone should be treated as a person first and as a patient second. This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of her practice. Dr. Bova would like to offer you what she believes to be the finest – and most personable – dental care available anywhere.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite part of dentistry: The best part of my job is building relationships with a variety of people every day.
Hobbies: I enjoy trail running, mountain biking, and swimming when I’m not chasing around my two active boys.
Bragging Rights: I competed in an Ironman triathlon on my honeymoon in Australia and ran the Boston Marathon in 2015.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite part of dentistry: I enjoy building professional and personal relationships with patients. I also like educating patients on ways to achieve and maintain oral health.
Hobbies: Spending time in the great outdoors either hiking, mountain biking, or camping. I enjoy a good book or movies too.
Bragging Rights: Raising three boys and a puppy named Kody.
Expanded Functions Dental Auxilliary
Favorite Part of Dentistry: Mary has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 24 years. After a vigorous course of additional education, she has also become a Licensed Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary. She loves working closely with Dr. Bova and takes pride in giving patients a safe and caring dental experience
Hobbies: Mary is very involved with Team Challenge, a fund-raising and outreach program of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America; she regularly trains for different endurance events from triathlons to marathons and every distance in between.
Bragging Rights: Mary and her husband Craig live on a small farm and enjoy their many farm animals: goats, chickens, dogs, cats, and even a llama named Muchacho. She also enjoys gardening, reading, and is learning to make wine from her own grapes.
Registered Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant
Office Manager
Financial Coordinator