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.

Dr. Andrew Nordlie is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through personalized periodontal care. A Pacific Northwest native and one of eight siblings, Dr. Nordlie comes from a family of dentists—including his father and two brothers.

His interest in periodontics began in 2016 after shadowing Dr. Tom Kang and Dr. Kevin Suzuki. Now, he’s proud to work alongside them. He earned his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University and his DDS and MSD in periodontics from the University of Washington.

Dr. Nordlie offers comprehensive periodontal services, including gum disease treatment, dental implants, and cosmetic procedures. He enjoys building relationships with patients and creating personalized treatment plans that lead to lasting, confident smiles.

Outside of work, Dr. Nordlie loves hiking, skiing, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.