Meet The Team

Becoming a dentist has been a childhood dream come true for Dr. Yagi. She loves her profession! As an 11 year-old who liked science, Dr. Yagi received a “Dr. Drill-n-Fill” Play-Doh set and declared “I want to be a dentist!” At age 15, she got a job working in a dental office and loved it. By 16, Dr. Yagi was a fully trained dental assistant and continued working as an assistant until I graduated from dental school!

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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. Each interaction with each patient is an opportunity to change and improve that person’s life. 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.  Kodama is a Washington State native, born and raised in Seattle.  Dr. Kodama’s early experiences going to the dentist nurtured a positive perspective on dentistry and rather than fearing dental visits, she found comfort in them. This initial introduction has deeply influenced Dr. Kodama's approach to her profession and one of her primary goals as a dentist is to create a warm, friendly atmosphere, ensuring that every patient feels comfortable.

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Dr. Kodama earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola Marymount University.  She continued her education at LECOM School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Kodama believes dentistry allows her to empower and educate patients about their oral health and its connection to their overall well-being. She finds artistry in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, where she can blend technical skill with creativity to enhance smiles. 

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What truly drives Dr. Kodama is her connection with her patients. She values the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with them, prioritizing their concerns and providing compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs. 

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Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kodama cherishes moments spent with family and friends. She enjoys outdoor activities, such as skiing and sailing, and explores different cultures through travel and cooking. 

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 and supporting staff with their needs and helping anywhere she can.

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Kim is a WA native but in 2022 her family and made the decision to move to AZ and love it. When not working you will find her with family and their 5 dogs and 1 cat.

Maryia graduated from Belarusian State Medical University in 2004 as D.M.D and worked as a general dentist for several years. After moving to the USA she decided to become a Dental Hygienist with Restorative Dentistry extensions. She got her Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. As a professional, her mission is to succeed as a clinical dental hygienist by providing appropriate and personalized care to patients and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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Maryia was born and raised on a small island in Estonia and later moved to Belarus where she met her husband. She fluently speaks Belarussian, Russian, used to speak Estonian, and learns Spanish nowadays. In her free of work time she enjoys time with her family- husband, two sons, and an English Labrador Bailey. Maryia loves spending time outdoors, traveling, skiing, hiking, backpacking, and running.

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.

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. 

Jody provides chairside assistance to all our doctors during dental procedures, order supplies, maintain equipment, and help ensure our back office runs smoothly. In 1998 Jody began working part time as a sterilization technician and made it my full-time career in 2000. 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.

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When she's not working, Jody enjoys spending time with her husband Mike and their two children Jordan and Nicole. Did she mention she loves food?! 

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.

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Navruh earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of Washington. Growing up in Washington, she developed a deep appreciation for nature, which is reflected in her love for hiking and paddleboarding. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, especially with her loyal Golden Retriever, Angrej. Currently, Navruh is pursuing a Master's degree in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University, continuing to expand her expertise and passion for science.

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.