Meet the Team

Melinda was born and raised in the Seattle area.  She has been in the dental field for over 37 years.  Starting out as a Dental Assistant, she has gained experience in numerous areas of dentistry during her career.  From being an instructor in a dental assisting program, assisting at UW Hospital and eventually migrating to the front office in an oral surgery practice, she brings many years of experience to the team.  She enjoys helping patients understand their insurance benefits and claims information and strives for maximum accuracy when working with your accounts.  Melinda has 3 grown sons and in her free time enjoys traveling with her husband, gardening, reading and spoiling her grandson.

Ashley and her siblings were born and raised in Seattle. What she enjoys the most about dentistry is interacting with the patients. In her free time, Ashley likes to spend time with her cat, Kiwi, and listen to music.

As a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist, Lana is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful team. Originally from Japan, she's called Seattle home since 2011. After graduating from the Dental Hygiene program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, she's been committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Lana's approach to treating patients is centered around finding the root cause of their oral health issues, utilizing a functional dentistry approach. she believes that every individual deserves a personalized and gentle experience, and strives to make each patient feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.

When she's not helping patients achieve their oral health goals, you can find her enjoying nature walks, sipping on a soothing cup of tea, or getting lost in a thrilling mystery movies or TV show. Lana is excited to get to know you and help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile!

Christie was born and raised in Nashville, Tn and moved to the PNW in 2017. She loves to read sci fi/fantasy fiction and true crime. She is also an avid pet lover and has one cat named Biz Markie. Her hobbies include painting, singing, and gaming of all kinds.

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Julie began her journey in dental hygiene after moving to Phoenix, Arizona to attend college. It was there, at Arizona State University, that she met her husband and spent 12 wonderful years enjoying the desert sunshine. Eventually, her love for lush forests and mountain air brought her to Seattle in 2023 to start an exciting new chapter.

Julie has been a registered dental hygienist for seven years and is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their oral health. She strives to create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone she treats.

Outside of the office, she and her husband love exploring Seattle—whether it’s trying out new coffee shops, cruising the city on our e-bikes, or traveling in search of a great cocktail lounge.

Tina is a Seattle native who earned a degree in Biology from the UW before returning to school to pursue her second bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She is dedicated to providing gentle, comfortable, and evidence-based care for her patients. She also loves trying to connect with her patients to make coming to the dentist a more enjoyable experience!

Outside the office, she loves trying new cooking/baking recipes, playing cozy video games, watching anime, and staying active through Pilates and yoga. She’s also known as the crazy animal lady who knows how to make a SpongeBob reference for almost every life situation!

End of March, Tina will be making a temporary move to New Zealand and Australia. Try to catch her while she’s still in town!

Robin moved to the PNW from southern California in 2010. Robin entered dentistry in 2023 after graduating from her program. Her interest in dentistry started with her own journey through orthognathic surgery as a young adult. What Robin loves most about dentistry is being able to connect with patients; especially those with special needs and dental anxiety. In her free time Robin is a full-time dog mom who loves to craft and is a voracious reader.