MEET OUR TEAM
“The most you face with a smile” – LEONARDO DA VINCI
OUR DOCTOR
Daciana Buse, DDS, MSDDr. Daciana Buse obtained her dental license and her Master’s degree in Oral Medicine from the University of Washington in 2006. Following graduation, she had a faculty appointment at the University of Washington for several years. This experience enhanced her perspective on dentistry in the context of systemic health.Dr. Buse has a passion for high-end technology and believes that mixing it with detailed attention to patients’ needs leads to optimal clinical results. For the same reason, she became licensed to offer conscious sedation services in 2020. Having this option in her toolkit can put any patient at ease regarding any necessary dental procedure. In her spare time Dr. Buse enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, skiing, mountain biking and travelling.OUR TEAM
Tate Todorovic, Office Manager
Tate is a native of the Pacific Northwest, growing up in Bellevue and attending high school in Des Moines. She started working in business administration right out of high school and has been in the dental field exclusively for over fifteen years. She loves to problem solve, organize and manage the day-to-day activities of the office. Her ultimate goal is that every patient has a positive and worthwhile experience in our office and is always working to accomplish that goal. When not spending time with her family and dog Orion, she enjoys baking, reading and time on her computer.
Susan Foote, Dental Assistant
Susan is originally from Queens N.Y. After serving in the military as a combat medic, she moved here with her husband and two children. She graduated from Renton Technical College in 1989, and was board certified in 1991. Susan has enjoyed over twenty years working at NW Family Dental. Her main focus is patient care and comfort. In her spare time she loves to walk, dance and spend time with family and friends.
Eva Lu, Dental Assistant
Eva has lived in the Seattle area for over 14 years. She has been a dedicated Dental Assistant for over 4 years. When she isn’t helping patients and the doctor, Eva is a consummate foodie. She loves to cook herself and explore all the wonderful restaurants the Pacific Northwest has to offer. When she isn’t coming up with new recipes at home, she loves to spend time with her husband and her two bunnies.
Aide Lopez, Dental Hygienist
Aide grew up in Yakima, WA. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University located in Spokane, WA and has been a Dental Hygienist for over 6 years. Aide is dedicated to the overall gum care of all the patients she sees and is always happy to answer any questions you might have while seeing her. She loves to go on walks/jogs, hiking, swimming kayaking, painting, and spending time with Family.
Zia F, Scheduling Coordinator
Zia moved to Redmond after living in various Seattle spots. She has worked in customer service since 2005, earned an art degree, and most recently transitioned to the medical field because she enjoys focusing on empathy and caring for others. Outside of work, she enjoys springtime walks around town, painting, and video games.
