Dr. Kang attended the University of Washington for his Bachelor of Science Degree. Upon graduation he was accepted to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry for his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Following graduation he was one of two applicants accepted into the Graduate Periodontal and Implant Specialty program at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine.

As the founder of Puget Sound Periodontics he has overseen the growth of the practice from a small start up into the premier destination for periodontics and implant dentistry on the west coast.

Dr. Kang provides education in several local dental study clubs and participates in meetings throughout the nation, lecturing on advanced implant technologies including Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing of Medical Devices.

Dr. Suzuki graduated with his DMD from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He completed a 3-year surgical residency in Periodontics and Oral Implantology at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, where he also earned his Masters of Science degree. Dr. Suzuki trained under the tutelage of world renowned mentors Professor Carl E. Misch, Director of Oral Implantology and Professor Jon B. Suzuki, Chairman and Graduate Program Director. He has published research in bone grafting for implant site development conducted at the Primate Research Institute (CEMIC), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dr. Liu graduated with his DMD from Temple University and the prestigious Kornberg School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA. Immediately following graduation, he went on to pursue specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Implant Dentistry at Temple as well. While training under the tutelage of world renowned Professor Carl Misch, Director of Oral Implantology and Professor Jon Suzuki, Program Director, he honed and developed several treatment guidelines and modalities. Dr. Liu received his specialty certificate in Periodontology and Dental Implantology and also completed a Masters degree in Oral Biology. His thesis focused on the anatomical variations in patient’s sinus cavities and how understanding these variations would lead to better clinical treatment and outcomes.

With over 22 years of experience in dentistry and a bachelors degree in Business Management and a masters in Organizational Management and Leadership, Claire will serve as our Operations Director here at Puget Sound Periodontics. Claire's love of dentistry as well as business has brought her to us to serve in this role. You can find her in all three of our locations managing the day to day operations in effort to service our patients and referring offices in the best way possible. Currently, Claire lives part-time in Colorado with her husband and two sons, and part-time in Seattle. In her free time she loves to coach and participate in Crossfit, is a cycling enthusiast, and enjoys traveling with her family.

Anthony comes from a hospital background working in radiology and leadership and has joined Puget Sound Periodontics as our Director of Business Development. He earned his MBA in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis on healthcare leadership and business development. With PSP, Anthony's primary focus is bringing our dental community closer together by nurturing relationships of our referring and partner practices with a primary goal of excellence in patient care. In his personal time Anthony and his wife enjoy the PNW and all that I that has to offer. You may find him, his wife and their two dogs paddleboarding or hiking our beautiful trails and mountains.

Ryan brings six years of experience in the dental field, with most of that time working in the Periodontal and Oral Surgery specialty fields. This follows over a decade in Retail Management, where he worked with companies from Wilsons Leather to Bartell Drugs. Ryan’s focus is ensuring that every patient’s experience is as positive and comfortable as possible and that all people are treated fairly, compassionately, and with respect. When not at work you can find Ryan either cooking along with the Food Network in the background or planning his next visit to Puerto Vallarta.

Leah started her dental career working as an assistant to in both General Dentistry and the specialty field of Prosthodontics. Leah has made the move to periodontics because she is always hungry for new information and loves to provide care to patients at all phases of their dental journey. As a Business Team member, Leah looks forward to taking the clinical knowledge she has obtained and applying it to ensuring that patients are scheduled promptly , appropriately, and always with the focus on getting them to their goal of improved dental health with as few obstacles as possible. In her free time Leah loves spending time with her family and friends. She loves activities like top golf, skating and bowling. She also loves to travel and see the world.

Jordyn graduated from the dental assisting program at Lake Washington Technical College. She is proud to be a Registered Dental Assistant and has been working in perio for the last 3 year. Jordyn was born and raised in Washington and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

Jessica has been assisting for over 15 years in the dental field and takes great pride in being able to to help her patients achieve better health and improve their dental wellbeing. She has a broad range of dental skills, having assisted with most forms of dental care, from cosmetic, to orthodontic, to surgical, she feels this gives her the ability to relate to all of her patients more fully. She also feels that humor is great medicine, so don't be surprised if she tries to get you to laugh! A lover of all animals great and small, she is also an avid reader and enjoys creating art in her spare time.

Gaby has been a dental assistant for the past six years working with general dentistry and within the community clinics. Gaby enjoys helping patients and feeling like she has made a difference in their lives. Gaby always shows up with a great energy and a smile on her face! In her free time, she enjoys spending most of her time with her husband and her daughter. Gaby loves cooking and baking.

Rosa has been a dental assistant for 10 years working in community health centers. Her last role at Neighborcare, she was the Dental Assistant Supervisor for a high volume clinic serving underserved patients that also trained dental residents.

In her free time she likes to go dancing, do nails and travel. Her favorite place to travel is Hawaii and she hopes to one day go to the Maldives. She also likes to spend time with her family and especially her two nieces and nephew.

After 10 years in general dentistry, Rosa was ready to further develop her skills as a dental assistant and learn specialty care. She is excited to work with the team at Puget Sound Periodontics!

Joseph is a aspiring dentist and proud member of the Puget Sound Periodontics family. He primarily works as a dental assistant with Dr. Liu & our newer associate doctors at the practice. In his free time Joseph enjoys spending time with his wife and eleven year old son and two year old daughter. When not furthering his education Joseph can be found coaching a youth basketball team, making jewelry and participating in water sports.

Alejandro graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2022 as a registered dental assistant. Shortly after, Alejandro joined Puget Sound Periodontics as a surgical assistant. During his tenure at PSP Alejandro has grown into a very valuable team member and recently became the Facilities Captain at your Eastlake location. In his spare time, Alejandro enjoys traveling. He has been to 10 different countries and 4 continents.

Deanna has been a dental assistant for the past 3 years. She completed her training at PIMA Medical Institute. Deanna enjoys the teamwork at our office and is dedicated to patient care. At our practice, she works alongside our doctors to assist in both periodontal treatments and dental implant procedures. She ensures that our patients feel comfortable throughout their entire treatment process while answering questions they may have about their procedure. During her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and her son.

Bobbie has been a dental assistant for over 30 years after graduating from Bates Technical College in Tacoma WA. Her experience has mainly been in general dentistry but also in endodontics, oral surgery and now periodontics for the last 5 years for which she loves! Bobbie likes to connect with her patients personally and help them through their treatment with great care, compassion, and education. 

In her free time, she likes to be in nature, walking, observing the natural world, learning and seeing the things often overlooked. Identifying animals, insects, plants, fungus and whatever the earth wants to share with her. She enjoys photography, woodworking, fishing, and some crafts. Not to mention she is a crazy cat lady with 3 felines, but a lover of all animals!!!

After graduating from Pima Medical Institute in 2022 Ana joined Puget sound Periodontics as a surgical assistant. Ana loves all aspects of dentistry as well as helping people through their dental journey in our office. You will see her always supporting the team in making sure the patients’ appointments are smooth and seamless. In her free time, she loves to dance and spends lots of time with her family.

Lane'e has been in the dental field for over 16yrs she went to PIMA medical institute. Her experience in dentistry has been in perio, oral surgery, full mouth restorations and general dentistry. She is dedicated to providing 5-star customer service to all her patients by making you feel comfortable and heard throughout your treatment at PSP. Lane'e is happily married to her husband Ben, they have 4 beautiful children (2 girls and 2 boys) with a one year old beagle. She enjoys family time, traveling, eating out and date nights when she can find a sitter! 

Always knowing that working in Dental was her passion, Ari completed Dental Assisting School in 2022. In addition and to further expand on her passion, Ari is currently in school to pursue her dream of becoming a registered Dental Hygienist. Ari started her career in general dentistry yet over time realized that working in periodontics was a more suitable fit. In her free time she loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Cristina has been a dental assistant for about four years, mostly in general dentistry. She's all about helping people feel awesome about their smiles! She's passionate about making sure everyone feels comfortable and supported during their dental visits. When she's not in the office, you'll find her snapping photos and capturing life's cool moments. She's also a road trip enthusiast - love hitting the road and exploring new spots.

Annaleen is a registered dental assistant, graduating from Pima Medical Institute in 2022. For the past year she has been working in general dentistry, but has always enjoyed assisting surgeries the most! She is always happy to help patients in any way that she can and learn new skills and techniques everyday with the team. In her free time, she loves creating all kinds of art, gaming and exploring fashion.

Chad Melton is the lead hygienist at Puget Sound Periodontics returning in 2015 after completing his degree in dental hygiene. Prior to becoming a Dental Hygienist Chad was a clinical assistant for Dr. Kang and Dr. Suzuki for a period of four years. In his free time, he coaches competitive gymnastics and enjoys traveling, barbequing/cooking and spending time with his wife and three children. Chad’s goal is to “Make every patient feel welcome, informed and cared for during their time at Puget Sound Periodontics.

Angelica has joined Puget Sound Periodontics after completing her BA in Dental Hygiene at Lake Washington Technical College where she graduated cum laude. Prior to attending hygiene school, Angelica was a dental assistant for 3 years while preparing for her future as a dental hygienist. Growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Angelica has acquired the love of being outside and exploring with her husband and two daughters.

Melissa, one of our dental hygienists. She has received two degrees; a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health from Seattle Central. She has always had a passion for the dental field and knew she wanted to be in it. She is huge in giving back to the community and grew up doing so by providing patient care and education in oral healthcare. She brings hard-work and dedication to her work as well as a caring approach and thorough explanations to support patient understanding. “That human connection” is important to her and she exhibits this with kindness and empathy.

Carrie was born and raised in southern Idaho. Growing up on a farm helped instill hard work, persistence, and compassion for not only animals but for people. She attended Oregon Institute of Technology to play basketball, pole vault, and to earn her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene in 2015. She and her husband have had the opportunity to move to several states, but she is so excited to be back in the pacific northwest and be a part of Puget Sound Periodontics once again. Carrie takes pride in treating every patient like family and wants them to have the best possible experience and outcome. She loves being a part of a team, is extremely thorough and enjoys providing oral education to patients. When she’s not in the office she likes exploring the outdoors, playing the guitar, and spending time with her husband, three children, and dog.

Jessica joined PSP with over 10 years dental hygiene experience. She is well versed in the details that make a patient's experience in the dental chair a welcoming and comfortable experience. 

While she and her husband raise their two boys she also enjoys DIY projects, book club and staying active.