After 19 years of practicing dentistry, Ive discovered that I truly love people and learning about them. Everyone has so many amazing experiences to share! My profession has made it possible for me to meet so many wonderful people, hear their incredible life stories, and, at the end of the day, know Ive made a difference in their lives.
Im a second-generation dentist: My father started Green Lake Dental Care in 1983 and retired in 2010. Its an honor now to be caring for some of his first patients and their families; they all feel like part of my family! The best compliment I can receive from patients is to hear they are relaxed and enjoy visits. Many say they look forward to coming to see us and offer hugs on their way out!
Being a dentist is more than fixing teeth and improving smiles;its about connecting with people and helping each lead a healthier, happier, fuller life. I find I get so much from my patients and the relationships I have with them. I treasure each friendship weve built.
I view my team as an extension of myself. We all have unique personalities, yet share the common goal of ensuring every patient leaves with A smile on their face and joy in their heart. I trust each team member to care for our patients as they would care for their own family.
We are an all-female team and many of us are moms to two- or four-legged babies. We always strive to give our best selves to the patients, with excellent customer and clinical carein a warm, compassionate, and friendly environment.
Im passionate about constantly expanding my knowledge and skills. Through continuing education, Im able to provide the best care options for each patients specific needs. Each year I take courses through the University of Washington, and local, state, and national dental organizations, to learnabout new technology, procedures, and materials. Whether Im attending a lecture, participating in a hands-on seminar, or discussing cases with a study group, Iabsorbinformation that allows me to provide the best care to patients.
I grew up in Seattle and have called Mukilteohome for the last 15 years. When Im not caring for patients, Im a busy soccer mom with a husband, Jim Jenson, who travels often for his work. Our two sons, James and Grant, keep me on the move with all their activities. We share our home with two cats, Hendrix and Savannah, and a German Shepherd, Sadie Belle.
I enjoy spending time at the soccer field, swimming pool, ski slopes, yoga studio, beaches, and in my own garden. I love working in my yard during the summer months, cooking year round, and wine tasting and spending time with friends in the winter. I also love to travel and explore new places, cultures, and history.
Im involved in many community outreach activities through different local dental groups. It is an amazing experience to help restore oral health for someone who has no means to pay for the care. I also donate care in my office andin my city;and in the near future, I hope to travel to other countries to help more people.
For the first half of my life I trained as a classical ballerina with Pacific Northwest Ballet. When I started high school I had to choose betweenpursuing a career as a professional ballerina and a more traditional education route.
I loved science and math from an early age and stopped dancing in high school and participated in crewinstead. There I learned about teamwork and how the sum of our effort is often greater than the individual parts. This lesson has carried over into my professional life and the care my team and I provide.
I have discovered that the most important things in life arent things;they are relationships and experiences. When you are healthy, you can fully enjoy life. I want to help my patients my friends attain and maintain a healthy, truly enjoyed life.
Dr. Ludea discovered her love for dentistry while on a mission trip to Ecuador. She spent time with a dentist there and saw the connections dentists make with patients and knew thats what she wanted to do. She came back from Ecuador and pursued dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Now as a dentist she enjoys getting to know her patients and learning about their life experiences. She loves collaborating with her patients to help them achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. You can always expect her to create a safe environment where you can be excited to work together towards your health goals.
Outside of the office Dr. Ludea loves going on long walks in her neighborhood and running around Lake Union. She ran her first half marathon in 2018 and is looking forward to running her second one this year! When she isnt running around town, she is seeking out new Peruvian restaurants; a fun fact about her is she is Peruvian and speaks Spanish! She also is a huge fan of watching movies and attends one almost every week with her boyfriend, Alex.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.