Our Team

Nakanishi Dental Laboratory's team is made of industry experts, CDTs, and dedicated professionals. We invite you to learn more about our team by reading their bios below.

Dave Nakanishi, CDT
Dave Nakanishi, CDT
President and Owner

Dave's father, H. Ray Nakanishi, CDT started the laboratory in 1953, the very same year as Dave was born.

Dave received his B.A. from the University of Washington and worked closely with faculty members from the Dental School as part of his total education. Dave received his dental laboratory certification in ceramics in 1978 from the National Board for Certification and served as a trustee on this board for several years before retiring that role in 2012. Dave is currently the president and owner of Nakanishi Dental Laboratory, but he enjoys using his many skills and drawing upon his extensive dental knowledge to help create superior restorations in the laboratory too.

Dave has served on a number of boards including the U.W. Dean's Club, L.W. Technical College, the Suzuki School of Music and is currently President of the Washington Men's Gymnastics Foundation.

Megan Nakanishi
Megan Nakanishi
VP of Business Operations – Owner
Kaila Nakanishi, CDT
Kaila Nakanishi, CDT
VP of Laboratory Operations – Owner
JR Dudley
JR Dudley
Customer Development Manager
Cindy Turner, CDT
Cindy Turner, CDT
Technical Manager (Fixed)
Ramsey
Ramsey
Technical Manager (Implants)
Jenette Boitano
Jenette Boitano
Technical Manager (Dentures, Partials, Nightguards, and Ortho)
Kevin Hobdey, CDT
Kevin Hobdey, CDT
Technical Manager (Alloy)
Lauren Thompson
Lauren Thompson
Office Manager