³ÉÈËXÕ¾

MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Several Western Washington dental offices receive threatening letters

Mar 12, 2025, 5:40 AM

washington dental offices threats...

A dentist examines a child's teeth. (Photo courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

(Photo courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

Several dental offices in the Western Washington area have received threatening letters in the mail.

The messages in those letters are disturbing, but whoever wrote and sent those letters is urging dentists to end their lives. Jennifer, who we are not revealing her last name or the dentist office she helps manage in Redmond, received one of those threatening letters.

“Thank you for all that you do. Every dentist needs to kill themselves. Dentists are lying ** and scam artists who torture kids,” she read to ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7.



Jennifer said this is something that has never happened in her career.

“It was scary because my name is on the envelope. So, whoever did this went to great lengths to find out my name and where I worked,” she said.

Jennifer was just one of the people ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 spoke with about the alarming letters. A Seattle-based dentist, who didn’t want to be identified, also shared what the letter said. She also reported what happened to Seattle Police.

“You should kill yourself immediately and save humanity from another worthless dentist. Dentist’s suicide rates aren’t high enough,” she read.

The news of these letters has quickly spread amongst the dentistry community in Western Washington.

Based on what has been shared with ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7, there appears to be a pattern with these letters. Each one is believed to be sent from the Spokane area and each one has the same fake name and a similar address.

Seattle, Renton and Redmond have received reports about these alarming letters. So far, no suspects have been identified and investigators do not believe there is a threat to the public. A spokesperson with Renton Police says if a person is caught doing this, they could be charged with harassment, depending on how the victims feel. If this person specifically threatened a person’s life, it could be considered assault.

“This isn’t a joke. These are people’s lives and it’s not funny,” Jennifer said.



The Washington State Dental Association shares the following statement:

The Washington State Dental Association has learned that several western Washington dentists have received deeply disturbing messages through the U.S. mail encouraging dentists to take their own lives. The safety of dentists and their office staff remain our top priority, and we are taking steps to support dentists and the dental community as law enforcement works to identify the author of these deeply worrisome messages.

Any dentist who has received one of these letters should immediately contact local law enforcement, so that the person or persons behind this threatening behavior can be identified and apprehended.”

—  Bracken Killpack, WSDA Executive Director

MyNorthwest News

what to watch weekend rust alec baldwin...

Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend, and what to do with Alec Baldwin’s now-released ‘Rust’

“Rust" is finally in theaters, but unfortunately, its incapable of escaping the tragedy that was the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

5 hours ago

Seattle police are investigating a shooting near Franklin High School in the 2800 block of Rainier ...

Frank Lenzi

Man shoots suspected burglar at Seattle apartment

A man shot a suspected burglar in the leg early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Seattle.

17 hours ago

Bernese Mountain Dog...

Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Tacoma Police save Bernese Mountain Dog stuck on rocks

A Bernese Mountain Dog had a ruff day last week. It somehow got stuck on some cold, wet rocks at Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park. Police came and saved the dog.

18 hours ago

PETA UW...

Julia Dallas

UW to release names of animal committee members to PETA, raising research concerns

UW will have to disclose the names of its animal welfare committee to PETA after a 3-year-long legal battle.

18 hours ago

Clark County Sheriff - Cowlitz Tribe police chief...

James Lynch

Cowlitz Tribe police chief found dead from self-inflicted gunshot, tied to possible sex crime

Cowlitz Tribe Police Chief Charles Gardiner found dead from self-inflicted gunshot, investigation linked to possible sex crime.

18 hours ago

Princess Diana...

Julia Dallas

MOPOP hosts ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to see Princess Diana memorabilia

MOPOP is offering a rare opportunity to see Princess Diana's memorabilia before it's sold at auction.

19 hours ago

Several Western Washington dental offices receive threatening letters