Meet The Team

Dr. Yagi is a graduate of the University of Washington in 1986 and serves on the UW Alumni Board. She loves serving her patients and profession. 

​As a dentist, Dr. Yagi is able to help people take care of their teeth and smiles, to alleviate pain for those with a toothache, and restore the ability to comfortably chew, too.  Dr. Yagi enjoys partnering with her patients to achieve the best oral health possible. Their relationships go beyond healthcare provider and patient: they become friends and Dr. Yagi treasure those bonds.

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Dr. Yagi believes working with so many unique people every day helps her appreciate the beauty of life. Dr. Yagi's patients help her become a better person, broadening her world and experiences. Dr. Yagi appreciates their different life stories and how they share their experiences with her.

Dr. Hyodo graduated from the UW School of Dentistry in 1988 and has been working part-time at Kirkland Dental while he is also involved in overseas mission work.  His family moved to Nairobi, Kenya in 2006 and he and his wife, Trisha, are still traveling back and forth from there to the US.  Besides his passion for dentistry and mission work, he is devoted to his family of four grown children and his grandchildren. 

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Dr. Hyodo is happy to be a part of Kirkland Dental and to making a difference in people’s lives and touching others with a healing hand and heart.

Dr. Hou earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington, where he received training in patient-centered care. His top priority as a dentist is clear communication---ensuring every patient feels informed, comfortable, and confident in making decisions about their dental health. Passionate about the latest advancements in dental technology, Dr. Hou actively pursues continuing education to provide the highest level of care.

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Dr. Hou was first drawn to dentistry by its personal and relational side. His commitment to helping others and building trust with patients continues to guide his approach today. What he finds most rewarding is seeing patients leave the office feeling understood, cared for, and confident in their treatment plan---ready to return to life with a healthy, happy smile.

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Outside the office, Dr. Hou enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, playing basketball, volleyball, and also baking. When he isn't working, Dr. Hou is also active in his church community and volunteers his time mentoring college students at the University of Washington. 

​Ashley has been a dedicated dental assistant at Kirkland Dental since 2022 and is passionate about providing patients with high-quality care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. She believes that every patient deserves to feel at ease during their visit and takes pride in helping create a positive experience from start to finish. ​

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Eager to continue growing in the dental field, Ashley plans to further her education and become a dental hygienist in the future. Outside of the office, she enjoys going to concerts, watching movies, gaming and spending time with family and friends. 

Jody manages treatment plans, assists patients with check-in and check-out, and helps keep our back office operations running smoothly. Jody has been working dentistry for over 25 years and she happily joined Kirkland Dental in 2014.

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Jody's favorite part of her job is getting to establish relationships with patients and their families. She loves working with the Kirkland Dental team because everyone is very knowledgeable about their work and has fun doing it.

When she’s not at the office, Jody enjoys quality time with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Jordan and Nicole. She also has a deep love for animals and enjoys caring for all kinds of creatures.

After earning an undergraduate degree at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, Kim pursued her second career, graduating from the Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Dental Hygiene Program. 

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A firm believer in life-long learning and community involvement, Kim has twice served as president of the Lake Washington Chapter of the American Dental Hygienist's Association. She can also be found dressed up as the Tooth Fairy, delivering oral health education and screenings at low income schools in south King County. 

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Outside of work Kim loves spending time with friends and family, including her husband of 29+ years, her two grown children and Cody the Cockapoo. Other interests include hiking and being in nature, cooking delicious, healthy recipes and reading.

Life temporarily pulled me from esthetics into the dental world unexpectedly - and surprisingly, it kind of grew on me and I stuck around. Now I'm fully back in the esthetics game and I'm living my passion again - but I've still got one foot planted in dental, because as it turns out, this is the only office job I actually enjoy. Who knew?

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Helping patients navigate their dental treatment  (without panic) is its own kind of reward - even if it's a bit thankless sometimes... But let's be real, what really makes life rewarding is daydreaming about my next puppy, good food, getting lost in music, and quality time with loved ones. That's the real glow-up.

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Tish has been in the dental field for 27 years and continues to love helping people feel great about their smile! She finds it very rewarding to see families grow and then be able care for the new generation here at Kirkland Dental.

Tish's favorite hobbies outside of work is spending time with her grandkids and gardening. 

Maddy started her dental career with Kirkland Dental and has explored many facets of the job including sterilization, assisting and now the front desk. She enjoys working with dental insurance as it broadens the depth of her knowledge and hopes to guide patients through their claim process. She is here to help schedule your appointments and to answer any questions you may have. 

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Outside of the office, you will find Maddy in the barn with her horses, and spending time with her many animals.

Jen completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and later the Dental Hygiene program at Shoreline Community College. Dentistry and all its connections to systemic health and quality of life are deeply meaningful to Jen. She has become passionate about empowering patients through understanding of their oral health and endeavor to make it a relaxed, supportive, and maybe even fun or happy experience at the dental office!

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Born and raised in Maine, Jen has made the northwest her home with her husband and daughter and loves all things outdoors, including horse-back riding and mountain biking. 

Kim has worked at Kirkland Dental since 1994 and has loved her time here. She handles all aspects of helping Dr. Yagi run the practice, from Accounting, administrative needs, supporting staff and helping anywhere she can.

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Kim is a WA native but in 2022 her family made the decision to move to AZ and love it. When not working she enjoys selling jewelry at Farmer's Markets, cross-stitching and going to the movies. Most of all she loves spending time with her husband, their 2 dogs and familly and friends. 

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