Biography:
Dr. Natha graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2025 and was part of the RIDE program, where she gained hands-on experience providing care in community health settings. Her passion for serving diverse and underserved populations shines through in everything she does.
During dental school, Dr. Natha served as class president all four years, RIDE representative, and student body president. She was honored with the Alumni Scholarship and the Jack E. Nichols Student Leadership Award.
Before dental school, she earned her B.A. in Biology with a minor in Kinesiology and even published research on crustaceans and limpets in scientific journals.
Professional Areas of Interest:
Dr. Natha enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including the variety of procedures and even the challenges of dentistry. But what she values most is building relationships with patients. During dental school and during her RIDE rotation, she had the opportunity to work with patients with complex needs. She found it incredibly meaningful to support them every step of the way, from their first visit to achieving oral health stability. She’s passionate about guiding people through their oral health journey and creating continuity of care.
Hobbies (“What I Do for Fun”):
Outside of work, she prioritizes staying active. She enjoys going to the gym, running, hiking, and skiing during the winter months. She is also an avid movie fan and has recently begun watching all of the Marvel films, having missed many of them previously. Her interests include listening to music across a wide range of genres, as well as cooking and baking—especially when she has the time to try new recipes.
Traveling is another major passion of hers. This summer and fall, she visited Japan, Italy, Toronto, Vancouver, BC, and will soon be traveling to Texas before beginning work. She aims to take at least one international trip each year and loves exploring new domestic destinations whenever possible.