Though born in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Liu spent his childhood in Southern California. He attended Loma Linda Academy for high school, and then graduated fromLoma Linda Universityin La Sierra, CA, with a BS degree in Biology. Dr. Liu went on to also receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree fromLoma Linda Universitys School of Dentistryand was accepted into the pediatric dental residency program at Childrens Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After completing his residency in the summer of 1988, Dr. Liu returned to Loma Linda University to join the faculty as an assistant professor in the Department ofPediatric Dentistry until 1992. In addition, because of his involvement as part of the craniofacial team, Dr. Liu was appointed as assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics with the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. During these yearsfrom 1988 to 1992Dr. Liu established a private practice, working part-time, with Dr. Wilfred Nation at the Loma Linda Childrens Dental Group.

In 1992, Dr. Liu accepted the position as Dental Chief for the Odessa Brown Childrens Clinic (OBCC) in Seattle. Because of the clinics affiliation with Childrens Hospital and the resulting rotation of residents through the clinic, Dr. Liu was appointed to the faculty at the University Of Washington School Of Dentistry in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Following successful relocation and expansion of the OBCC dental clinic in 1994, Dr. Liu entered private practice in Issaquah. Since that time, the practice has grown from a small house on Front Street with three dental chairs to the current location with 10 dental chairs, a surgery suite, and a recovery area.

Dr. Liu is active in a variety of community service, non-profit, academic, and dental association leadership roles. He is an engaged and vocal advocate for kids overall healthand volunteers his time on a regular basis. Currently, Dr. Liu is on the attending staff at Seattle Childrens Hospital and serves as an examiner for the Oral Clinical Examination of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

For the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Liu has held a range of positions over the past decade, most recently as secretary/treasurer, president-elect, and then president in 2010-2011. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, served as president of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, chaired the Washington State Oral Health Coalition, and served on the boards of the Seattle Childrens Museum and the Washington Dental Service Foundation. He was recently appointed by Governor Inslee to the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, which oversees all the dentists in the State of Washington. Nominated by his peers, Dr. Liu was inducted into the American College of Dentists in 1999, the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2007, and the International College of Dentists in 2009. In May of 2013, Dr. Liu was honored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as the Pediatric Dentist of the Year, a highly esteemed national award!

Dr. Liu and his wife Kari reside in Sammamish with their two daughters, Clara and Tara and their yellow lab Bella. While Clara enjoys dabbling in art, Tara likes the more athletic pursuits, like gymnastics. The whole family loves spending time together in the summer on the water at Grandmas house in Gig Harbor or closer to home on Lake Washington or Lake Sammamish.

Hi, my name is Jessica. Ive been a dental assistant since 1998. My career in dentistry started my senior year in high school, when I worked after school as a part time assistant. I soon realized that adult dentistry was not for me, but working with the kiddos was the right fit! I worked as an assistant in a pediatric office for 8 years before joining Eastside Pediatric Dental Group in 2006. Working with the patients, doctors, and fellow co-workers at this practice has been amazing!

Since joining Eastside Pediatric Dental Group, I have expanded on my duties from dental assisting to business coordinator, sedation coordinator, and assisting with billing and insurance. I feel very lucky to have so many opportunities to learn and take care of any needs a patient may have. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cuddling with my two frenchies and chihuahua, and creating projects such as customized clothing, signs and mugs. I also love spending time with my daughter anytime she is back in town from the University of Portland (Go Pilots!).

Hi! My name is Karen and I am the Business Managerat Eastside Pediatric Dental Group. I have worked for this office since 1997 and love it. Not only do I work for EPDG, but my boys have been patients here since 1995. Being an employee, I know the care that the doctors and staff take to stay up to date on the latest information and procedures. I feel confident that they have both received the best dental care around.

I am married and have two boys who keep me very busy. When Im not working, I am spending time with my family either at one of the boys sporting events or musical events (they both sing, play instruments, and act!).

Hi, my name is Kristen! Ive worked at Eastside Pediatric Dental Group since 1997. Prior to joining EPDG, I completed a year-long dental assisting course at Lake Washington Technical College. I love gettingto educate our patients and their parents about the importance of great oral health. Over my 20+ years with this team, I have worked as a dental assistant, continuing care coordinator, and have recently transitioned to help with billing and insurance.

I live in Des Moines with my husband and our two boys. My boys are growing fast and keeping me very busy! After a busy week at work and home, I love to end the week with takeout and a movie night at home with all my guys! Some of my favorite hobbies include reading, knitting, cross-stitching, sewing, and spending time outdoors with my family.

Hi! My name is Nicole, and I am one of the Business Coordinators here at EPDG.I started here as a three year old patient, interned during summers back from college, and now have returned to work in the front office full time.I have loved coming here through all my stages of life, and am very excited to be back with such a wonderful group of doctors, team members, and patients!

I also am a big movie buff, my favorite is the Harry Potter series (both the books and movies!) I enjoy camping and spending time outdoors. I also enjoy bowling with my friends and family, although Im not great at it. Its been a while, but I can ride a unicycle AND juggle, but I promise not to do either while working with patients!

Hi, my name is Ashlee! I joined Eastside Pediatric Dental Group in 2014 as a Dental Assistant. Prior to working here, I attended PIMA Medical Institute for their dental assisting program. I have always had a passion for working with children, so I knew I wanted to work in a pediatric office before I even finished my program. It excites me to help children and their families have a fun and educational experience here!

I live in the Puyallup area with my two girls. In our free time, we enjoy going on trips, going to movies, hanging out with family, and just having a good time together! When my girls and I are not busy together, I enjoy photography and event decorating/planning.

Hi, Im Blake, and I am one of the Dental Assistants here at EPDG. My background is in customer service and I love kids. Im excited to start my dental career here, and getting to work with kids is an added bonus.

I was born and raised in Washington and went to Redmond High School. In my free time, I enjoy sports! I played softball for 11 years, and still like going to sporting events and playing sports. I have a dog and a cat, and I love getting to spend time with my family. I am also a Foodie! Im an adventurous eater and I love to get out and try new things!

Hi, Im Ellie, and I am one of the Dental Assistants here at EPDG. I love working with people and have spent a lot of time in customer service roles. Working with kids is something I am particularly excited about. I grew up babysitting and spending time with kids, so this was the perfect fit!

I grew up in the Maple Valley area. My family has property on the Skykomish River and we love to camp and spend as much time in the summer on the river. In my spare time I enjoy spending (socially distanced) time with my friends and family. I am really close with my grandma. I also like working out and going to the gym. My dad and I look for a chance to golf whenever possible! I am also really into astrology and like listening to spirituality podcasts.

Hi! My name is Kristin. I joined Eastside Pediatric Dental Group in 2008 as a dental assistant. I love working with kids, their parents, helping make the experience in our office a great one, and furthering their dental education. As a senior assistant, I also help facilitate training of our new team members to support them in providing the best care for our patients.

Prior to working in the dental field, I worked for 18 years in the restaurant industry, and I continue to do this on the weekends. In my spare time I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my husband, our animals, family and friends.

Hello, my name is Richelle and I am a registered dental hygienist. Ive been working at Eastside Pediatric Dental Group since 2002. I started working for the doctors as a dental assistant, expanding my experience to the front desk as business coordinator, then going on to graduate from Columbia Basin College with my Associates in Dental Hygiene. I love working with children for their genuine spirit and humor. It is exciting for me to help children have a fun and educational dental experience.