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Ye Lin, DMD, MS
Orthodontist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Tacoma
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3866 S 74th Street, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98409
Dr. Li’s Biography
Dr. Ye Lin is a reliable, compassionate, and diligent dental provider who believes that excellent care begins with listening. Known by colleagues, friends, and family for being thorough and caring, Dr. Lin takes pride in creating a calm, supportive environment where patients feel understood.
One of Dr. Lin’s most meaningful professional experiences involved working with a patient who had significant dental anxiety. By taking the time to build trust and patiently address concerns, Dr. Lin was able to form a strong bond with the patient and ultimately spark their interest in orthodontic treatment with braces.
Dr. Lin’s interest in dentistry began during undergraduate shadowing and volunteer experiences, where the combination of science, problem-solving, and helping others made a lasting impression. In addition to a Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dr. Lin holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, bringing strong analytical skills and a comfort with numbers to clinical decision-making.
Dr. Lin chose to practice with Willamette Dental because of its well-organized structure and established systems that support high-quality, consistent care. Outside the clinic, Dr. Lin enjoys spending weekends at parks and beaches, drawn to beautiful scenery and time in nature.
Education
- Dental School – Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine
- Residency – University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine – Orthodontics
- University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine – Orthodontics
Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
Professional Associations
- Washington State Dental Association
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin
Jan 18, 2026
Great service!
Jan 16, 2026
Additional locations would be nice.
Jan 11, 2026
The Ortho team was calm and caring, answered our questions, and accommodated our needs. My son is anxious about dental/Ortho visits and everyone put him at ease this visit.Thank you. The waiting room could use a deep clean. There were a lot of live and dead bugs near the windows. Ortho appts often have very long scheduling timelines, which can be challenging and significantly delay treatment time. This seems to be primarily for longer length appointments or shorter term followups. I appreciate late afternoon appointments, so the kids don't have to miss school.
Jan 10, 2026
I was surprised that the new orthodontist didn't not check my teeth carefully without my retainers out as it was my first time. Last orthodontist mentioned shaving off some of my teeth for some space on my next appointment , but it didn't not happen with this new orthodontist in this appointment
Jan 9, 2026
New Orthodontist for my son is noticeably better than the last. Current one noticed two problems and has made a plan to correct. I am very satisfied with is his care!
Dec 20, 2025
In my last appointment, the scanner wasn't working and I wasn't told until I got there. I would have preferred to be told beforehand, like before leaving my house, as I had to drive for one hour and a half to the clinic and back. So that was wasted time. So that's something that could be improved. Thank you.