West Seattle

2743 California Ave. SW #200
Seattle WA 98116

(206) 519-5337

Federal Way

2505 S 320th St. #330
Federal Way, WA 98003

(206) 400-0800

Eastlake

2731 Eastlake Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102

(206) 329-0410

Kirkland

625 4th Ave, Suite #201
Kirkland, WA 98033

(425) 658-0850

Jessica Hsu, DDS

Jessica Hsu, DDS

Her father has multiple dental implants and absolutely loves them. This joy led to him introducing his dentist to his daughter, Dr. Hsu, while she was still in college and in search of her career path at the University of California, San Diego. There, she achieved her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology with fields of focus in economics and Chinese while graduating Magna Cum Laude with Provost Honors. Dr. Hsu furthered her education, earning a degree in Dental Surgery from Columbia University in NYC. After completion of dental school, Dr. Hsu attended University of Washington where she obtained her specialty certificate in Periodontology and Dental Implantology whereas she defended her thesis in mucosal immunity to achieve a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Hsu is an elected member of the Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Periodontology, and is recognized as The Top Periodontist in Bellevue Washington by Women in Medicine, July 2020.

Jenna Cha, DDS MS

Jenna Cha, DDS MS

She finished her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biological Sciences, cum laude, at the University of the Pacific in 3 years and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with Honors at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni, School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. She fell in love with periodontal surgery as she was shadowing her mother's periodontist while in dental school. Being the only applicant for periodontics residency in her class, she managed to do multiple periodontal surgeries in a dental school clinic before entering her residency.

Dr. Cha then completed an advanced specialty training program in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon. She was a recipient of the Best Resident Research Award at OHSU.

Gretchen Stern, DDS

Gretchen Stern, DDS

Dr. Stern received 5 years of post-graduate training at NYU: She completed a year long Advanced Program in Comprehensive Dentistry, and spent the following year completing a fellowship for the same program. Subsequently, she completed her post-graduate training in Periodontics at NYU, receiving the Arthur Ashman Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence.

She has presented posters both nationally and internationally and has published papers on implant dentistry and soft tissue grafting. She is also certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry to provide minimally invasive laser treatments, such as LANAP. She is a member of several national organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, and is committed to continuing education and evidenced based dentistry in order to provide her patients with the best quality of care.

Ehsan Zahedi, DDS

Ehsan Zahedi, DDS

Dr. Ehsan Zahedi was born and raised in Iran, where he received his DDS degree at Azad university, Tehran. He also completed his residency in Periodontics and implant dentistry while simultaneously earning his Master of Science degree. After practicing for a couple of years, he decided to continue his education in the United States. While attending an esthetic course at New York University (NYU) and then completing an advanced Implantology program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), these great experiences encouraged him to get certified to practice here in the United States.

Thomas Kang, DDS

Thomas Kang, DDS

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.

Kevin Suzuki, DMD MS

Kevin Suzuki, DMD MS

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.

Allen Liu, DMD

Allen Liu, DMD

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.

Claire Dickinson, MS

Claire Dickinson, MS

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.