About Our Doctors

Dr. Ken James

Dr. Ken James grew up playing basketball and other high school sports in Vancouver, WA. He was recruited by over 50 Universities to play basketball and finally chose BYU for their extensive travel program. They toured South America and played in major tournaments all 4 years of his tenure. Ken earned his first degree in Business Management with a minor in Science from BYU. He played 4 years of basketball at university, culminating in their #2 nationally ranked team winning the NIT, (National Invitational Tournament,) in NY in 1966. Ken met and married his wife Rhondda, at BYU

Ken then moved back to Washington, his home state, to attend 4 years of Dental School at the University of Washington. AAU Basketball and travel were his respite from a taxing study schedule. Rhondda was from Australia so early visits to her home culminated in Ken being invited to be part of the Australian National Basketball program.

Dr. James and Rhondda moved to Australia after graduation from Dental School to practice dentistry and to compete in the Munich Olympics. After 2 wonderful years of experiences they chose to move back to Seattle with their new little daughter, Brooke.

Dr. James established the James Gang Dental Group in Kent in 1974 where it has grown by serving some of the finest people and families in South King County with the help of a wonderful caring staff and associate dentists.

Brooke grew up to marry George Gosztola who is a treasured partner in the practice. Daughter number three, Chelsea James Hollister, serves as one of our excellent hygienists. Meagan, daughter number 2, keeps everyone supplied with Hollywood gossip as she is a film & TV editor in Los Angeles. Others on the staff are long term, committed individuals who make the "James Gang" the unique group that it is.

Dr. Stuart Ayling

Dr. Stuart Ayling grew up in the Seattle area. He left the state to play college football in California before returning to the University of Washington for both his under graduate Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and later, his Doctorate in Dentistry.

D.r Ayling loves the northwest. He and his wife Renae are living their dream on one of our lovely lakes with a view of Mt Rainier. Dr. Ayling loves to ski on snow and water. He loves golfing and being Daddy to their sweet baby daughter, Riley and their son Gibson. Dr. Ayling is a great asset to the James Gang Dental Group.

Dr. George Gosztola

Dr. George Gosztola grew up in Orange County California. He was a typical child of his generation and environment, where outdoor beach activities and high school sports shaped him into a fine young man. George chose to enter the Air Force immediately following high school, where he served in various parts of the world as a Security Policeman.

George earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California Riverside in Cellular Biology where he graduated with honors in academics and research. He was planning on attending Medical School when, his girlfriend Brooke, encouraged him to consider Dental School. He quickly changed course and was chosen as one of only 12 students for the Problem Based Learning pilot program at USC Dental School. While at USC, George completed internships in Implant Dentistry and Oral Surgery at USC-LAC Medical Center. Dr. Gosztola graduated from USC with academic honors and earned the Dental School's Humanitarian Service Award and Restorative Dentistry Award for his graduating year.

We were thrilled and honored to have this sought after young dentist choose to join the James Gang Group in 2000. Dr. Gosztola brings strong diagnostic and clinical skills to the practice.

Dr. Gosztola is currently a member of several Dental Study groups; the American Dental Association where he serves as a member of the ADA Clinical Evaluator (ACE) Panel, Washington State Dental Association, and the Seattle-King County Dental Association where he is a member of the Continuing Education Committee.

Dr. Gosztola is now married to Brooke and they have two young sons. His family loves the Pacific Northwest and can often be found supporting our region's sporting teams, restaurants and theater. George also enjoys exploring the many nearby bike trails and participating in local triathlons.

Dr. Doug Peyton

Dr. Doug Peyton is our resident orthodontist. Dr. Peyton attended the University of Washington to earn his under graduate degree in Biology. He stayed on at UW to complete his 4 year Doctorate in Dentistry. Dr. Peyton chose to attend USC (University of Southern California) to train as an orthodontist.

Dr. Peyton was anxious to return to the Pacific Northwest as he so loves the natural beauty of our area and the myriad of outdoor activities available.

Dr. Peyton enjoys fly fishing and travel, along with his wife Beth.

They are excited to move "uptown" into one of the lovely complexes being built in downtown Seattle.