Meet Our Dentists
Laura Liutkiene, DDS
Dr. Laura Liutkiene was born in Lithuania, where she attended dental school. After practicing in Lithuania for three years, Dr. Laura moved to the U.S. to attend Loma Linda University and earn her U.S. Dental Degree.
She has been practicing dentistry for more than 15 years and has been voted as a Top Seattle DentistOpens a new window to the awards website for FIVE consecutive years!
Why Did You Choose Dentistry?
I started thinking about dentistry while attending middle school in Lithuania. I graduated from a four-year art school, so I was thinking about doing something in the art world but had some dental influence around me.
I was amazed by my mom’s friend, who had a dental chair in her house and was treating patients. It was such an amazing feeling when you come in with pain (the only time we visited the dentist), and she could take care of it!
After she had treated me, I decided to combine my love of art and desire to help people by pursuing a career in dentistry.
What is the best part of your job?
I enjoy helping people, not only to get out of pain but also to make their smile beautiful.
What do you do outside of the office?
I love spending time with my family and friends. I also like to travel, hike, and play tennis.
Memberships/Awards
Laura Burgett, DMD
Dr. Laura Burgett was born and raised in a small midwestern town in rural Illinois. Following dental school, she moved to Seattle to pursue advanced training through a General Practice Residency at Swedish Medical Center.
During her residency, she focused on the comprehensive treatment of patients with complex medical conditions, special needs, and dental phobias. She also obtained advanced training in oral surgery procedures, such as third molar extractions. She joined the Covington Family DentistryLearn more about our dentists on the homepage team in 2017.
Why Did You Choose Dentistry?
I always had an interest in the health sciences, but it was my experience shadowing my childhood dentist and working as a chairside dental assistant that ignited my passion for dentistry.
I also chose dentistry because I can use my knowledge and skills to help patients overcome their insecurities, relieve their pain, and educate them on their health.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is interacting with my patients. I treat my patients like family and take pride in delivering high-quality care. I enjoy helping people, not only to get out of pain but also to make their smile beautiful.
What do you do outside of the office?
I enjoy exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest via mountaineering, backpacking, and scuba diving.
Memberships/Awards
I have been coming here for 24 years. It's the personalized and friendly service that keeps me coming back. When my son was one-year-old, I brought him in with me, and now he is 15-years-old, and we go together every time. We actually have fun going to the dentist!
Bonnie S. (Covington Patient)
Esther Ra, DDS
Dr. Esther Ra received both her bachelor’s and dental degrees from the University of Washington. She has two beautiful children and enjoys spending time with her family.
Dr. Ra truly enjoys the relationships she builds with her patients. She loves seeing the entire family and sharing the milestones and happiness.
At Covington Family Dentistry…Learn more about our dentists on the homepage…, Dr. Ra is known for her vast experience and empathetic personality. Her number one goal is to provide her patients with high-quality dental care every time they visit.
Why Did You Choose Dentistry?
The first time I went to the dentist, I was 18 years old. Needless to say, I needed a lot of dental work. The dentist that treated me was kind and didn’t judge me. He made me feel safe. This positive experience has shaped me as a provider.
What Do You Do Outside of the Office?
I enjoy volunteering and providing dentistry in underserved countries, as well as endurance sports, running marathons and competing in Ironman triathlons. I also enjoy traveling – my favorite places are Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Haiti just to name a few.