Meet Our Team

Amber has been a part of Dr. Nakada’s team since he started his first practice in January 2013. Amber was born and raised in Japan until 1994. Since then, she has attended high school and continued her education in the United States. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She is fluent in both Japanese and English and has seven years of experience in Administration / Accounting before working in the dental office.

Since 2012, Amber has been heavily involved in the dental field and has earned her Fellowship – FAADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers). She is also a expanded functions dental assistant who received training from University of Kentucky and able to assist with various procedures.

She dedicates her time to making sure our office provides a welcome and comfortable atmosphere so we can allow patients to relax while receiving the best dental care. She is able to assist Japanese patients who need language help with scheduling an appointment and any questions they may have regarding financial and insurance.

Certifications: Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, Coronal Polishing, Radiography, Phlebotomy

Caroline was born and raised in Washington after her family immigrated to the U.S from Ukraine.  Her family is a big family and there are 7 siblings, 7 in-laws, and 15 nieces and nephews. With so many in her family, she was always involved in a lot of school activities, family activities and her local church.   Caroline always loved helping others – she believes having a large family has shaped her to become this way.  She says, “They were my biggest role models, especially my sisters.”

She started her dental journey in 2020 as a Registered Dental Assistant, and later became a temp assistant – traveling to various locations to help offices in need.  Assisting was a great job as it helped her achieve the work/life balance that she needed at the time.  However, after 3.5 years of assisting, she wanted to learn more about the front end of the dental office and became interested in working as a treatment coordinator.   Caroline was able to land her very first job as a treatment coordinator in 2024 and fell in love with the position.  Her goal is to learn as much as possible while working in the current position, in hopes of one day becoming an office manager!

When not working, Caroline likes to spend time with her husband and family.   She enjoys having guests over at their house and loves to host and cook for family and friends.  This has become one of her favorite things to do!

Mamta, a native of India, pursued her studies in the Gulf before relocating to the US in 2003. After devoting 14 years to homemaking, she embarked on a fulfilling dental career, initially as a treatment coordinator and later as a front desk supervisor. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the dental field and also served as a patient care coordinator at a medical clinic, showcasing her passion for helping patients from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to her professional pursuits, she cherishes moments with loved ones, finding joy in cooking and expressing her creativity through painting.

Mamta’s message to our valued patients reflects her genuine enthusiasm for her team and the positive atmosphere they cultivate. She appreciates the welcoming and supportive environment, and takes pride in contributing to the exceptional care provided by this outstanding office. Every patient is made to feel right at home in our care.

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Cassie, our talented dental hygienist, brings valuable experience and a warm personality to our practice. Originally from Utah, Cassie has a diverse background that includes living in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where she became fluent in Spanish. Her multicultural upbringing has given her a unique perspective and the ability to connect with patients from different backgrounds.

Cassie’s passion for dentistry started with dental assisting in 2015, and her commitment to patient care led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, which she obtained from Utah Tech University in 2020. She is deeply passionate about providing exceptional dental care and education to her patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health. Her gentle approach and genuine concern for patient well-being create a relaxed and comfortable environment during every visit.

Outside of the dental office, Cassie finds joy in spending time with her adorable puppy, Ginger. She is happily married to her husband, who is from South Korea, and they enjoy spending time together watching movies at home or going on walks outside.

Irene was born and raised in South Korea until her family immigrated to the States when she was 9. That influenced Irene to be fluent in both Korean and English. Prior to settling down here in Washington, Irene spent 18 years in Alaska. With Alaska being one of the most diverse state in the US and after having experiences in interacting with groups of diverse people, Irene has the ability to be flexible to accommodate cutural differences.

Irene graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene after working as a dental assistant for couple years (Fun fact: her mother has experience in dental assisting too!). Irene makes sure all of her patients receive the utmost best dental care as she believes delivering quality patient care is important.

When not at the office, Irene spends her time with family, friends, and her adorable little 2 year old mini bichon frise named Mandu. She also loves to travel, hike, camp, go on restaurant tours, take photos, cook, go out on a walk and watch movies.

Hiroe was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. After having moved to the US, she has lived in Hawai’i for about 12 years. During those 12 years, she worked as a customer service specialist at a travel agency to help Japanese travelers enjoy their visit of the Pacific islands. She enjoyed making sure that customers had an excellent time during their visit in Hawai’i.

Next, she moved to Georgia where she got a start in her dental career. She worked for a well-known dental office in Atlanta, where she worked as a receptionist and as a dental assistant.

Hiroe is a true bilingual – fluent in both English and Japanese. She is always learning new methods and techniques to make improve as a dental assistant. On her free time, she enjoys spending time listening to music, reading her favorite books, playing tennis, snow-boarding, and spending precious time with family.

Miki is originally from Toyohashi city, Aichi Prefecture in Japan and immigrated to the US.  She moved to Washington  in 2013 and has been enjoying the beautiful mountains and ocean shores – which closely resemble the nature around her hometown.

Prior to her career in the dental field, she has worked in the medical field as an assistant nurse in both orthopedics and dermatology.  Miki  is looking forward to applying her medical experience while assisting each patient receive customized and optimal care at Bellevue Premier Dental.

She is also a skilled harpist with Wagon [wá gó n] (Japanese harp) which she learned to play starting as a child because her mother was an instructor.   Miki enjoyed playing the harp for its beautiful sound and art of performing even as an adult but  unfortunately had to discontinue when she moved internationally.   She is currrently in search of a new, similar passion.

Reymar was born and raised in Washington state.  He attended PIMA Medical Institute for dental assisting and became a registered dental assistant in 2019.  He loves to see people smile and works hard to help patients have a good dental experience.

Reymar has a culturally diverse background as his father is from Mexico and his mother from the Philippines.  During his free time, he loves to sing, play the guitar/ukulele, and record music.  Reymar has a great voice and has been told that he should do voice acting as a career.

As he does not have any kids yet , his current kids are his two Australian shepherds named “Peaches” and “Cream”.  He enjoys going on long walks or hikes with his girlfriend and dogs –  or simply staying home watching movies or tv shows.