AboutArtisan Dental Bellevue

Michelle grew up in Bellingham, WA. She has been in the dental field for over 12 years and possesses a thorough knowledge of all the clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry. As our Practice Administrator, she ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of our office, implementing our policies, overlooking scheduling and team management. She is exceptionally talented and she inspires our team to do their best.

"I consider myself a life-long student and continue to attend courses to further my dental knowledge and improve patient care. It is such a rewarding experience to work in a field that changes peoples lives. Outside of the workplace, I enjoy going to parks, trying new restaurants, and traveling with my family."

Leanna has worked in the dental field for over 13 years, as a front office manager in the distinguished practices of Northbend and Bellevue. Her experience and knowledge as well as her passion to help others make her a great addition to our staff. She keeps up with the latest in dentistry and cutting edge technology and is very informative. She strives to give the best customer care service, and her positivity is contagious. Leanna has a charismatic personality and is always willing to go an extra mile to help in any way she can.

"I enjoy spending time with my family as well as hiking with friends in the beautiful Snoqualmie valley, which I have been blessed to call home for most of my life."

Sheyna grew up on the beautiful islands of Hawaii. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, going to the beach, or trying a new local cafe. She started her dental career working in pediatric dentistry and enjoys seeing a patient's face light up when they leave with a confident smile.

"What I love about dentistry is that it is continuously evolving and you can never stop learning."

Gabrielle was born and raised in beautiful Hawaii. She became fascinated with dentistry through her own personal experience with orthodontics and has many friends in the dental community.

Gabrielle possesses a very warm and inviting personality, and really takes the time to listen to our patients.

She is the oldest of five siblings. In her spare time, she enjoys going on long walks and foodie adventures.

Maria joined the Dental field in 2013 as an Dental Assistant . She strives to do the best she can to help others be more comfortable during the dental procedures. Maria is a pleasant, energetic and a very hard working member of our work family. She is organized and well experienced in all fields of dentistry and implantology.

"Dr. Syeda and her team taught me the importance of treating our patients like family, and making sure that their visit here can be the best visit possible. I couldn’t imagine working for a better dental practice, and am grateful for the opportunity to work with such caring people"

Gio was born in California, but has called Washington home for the past 10+ years. She has a very warm and comforting personality. Outside of the office, she enjoys the company of family and friends. She is also an avid soccer player and diligently practices the sport at least three times a week.

"I love making people laugh and smile. Working in the dental field allows me to help people achieve not only a beautiful smile, but also a healthy one. This fills my heart with so much joy!"

Rachel grew up in Portland, OR. She has a passion for dentistry and has been in the field for over 11 years. She is well experienced in family and cosmetic dentistry, implants, oral surgery, and sleep apnea. Rachel has a pleasant and kind demeanor and deeply cares about the well being of patients. She is very detail oriented and focuses on patient educating and making their dental visits as comfortable as possible.

Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys spending time with her daughter. They enjoy the zoo, shopping, and going to the beach!

Miley was born in Vietnam but has called Washington her home for the past 9 years. Her interest in dentistry started after her own personal experience with orthodontics. Since then, Miley acquired her dental assisting certification and enjoys helping patients achieve their oral health needs. Miley is always pleasant, and positive and radiates positive energy. She deeply cares about all her patients and strives to make their visits comfortable.

In her spare time, Miley enjoys traveling and making new friends on her new adventures.

Barkha graduated with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery from India. With years of experience in dentistry, she carried her dedication to oral health to the United States. Her passion for dentistry lies in its profound impact on one's confidence, motivating her to empower individuals to radiate with a healthy smile. She is deeply committed to providing exceptional dental care and takes time to ensure every patient feels comfortable and cared for. She enjoys restorative and fixed prosthetic work the most and is very skilled at digital dentistry workflow involving designing and fabrication of same-day crowns.

Outside of the office, Barkha finds joy exploring parks, experimenting with new culinary delights, and embarking on travel adventures with her family.

Yelena is a trilingual hygienist with great communication and clinical skills. Originally from Ukraine, she graduated from Yakima Valley College. Her attention to detail, organization and outstanding care make her a great asset to our team. Yelena is optimistic, enjoys work and does not let stress get in her way. You will always find a smile on her face and a willingness to go the extra mile to make your visit pleasant and comfortable.

"Outside of the dental office I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the beautiful state of Washington, and socializing with friends."

Swetha completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from Lake Washington Technical College and has been working as a full-time hygienist at our office. Prior to that, she has been trained as a Dentist in India, where she acquired her Bachelor's in Dental Surgery from Mangalore University. On moving to the U.S., she also gained experience as a dental assistant for three years.

"Patient centered care is most important to me. I believe in maintaining excellent rapport with patients. I want all my patients to feel that a visit to the dentist can be a positive and enjoyable experience. In my spare time, I enjoy playing board games, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with my family."

Jackie, a consulting staff member, is a Hypnotherapist and Retired Registered Dental Hygienist.

When Jackie did her training for hypnotherapy in 1999, she was able to incorporate her hypnotherapy skills into her dental hygiene practice and provided a much more comfortable experience for all her patients.

She specializes in stress relief, which naturally supports patients in having a more easy comfortable dental experience.

Jackie's diverse skills allows her to help people get rid of the fear of injections, break habits such as cheek, tongue and lip biting, reduce/eliminate teeth grinding and release clenching of the jaws.

"I'm excited to be part of Dr. Syeda's team to be consulting and helping her patients with their dental fears, procedure worries and any habits they are wanting to get rid of. I am honored to serve this practice."