Dr. Nado, an Oregon native who currently resides in Sisters, Ore., obtained her bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. She then went on to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Dental School, where she received her doctorate in dentistry and graduated top of her class.Dr. Nado enjoys volunteering dental services to those in underserved populations and has participated in multiple dental mission trips abroad, including Honduras and Peru.In her practice, she acknowledges that each patient has a unique background and lifestyle, and keeps this in consideration when offering her specific view on their oral health. In addition to her full time practice, Dr. Nado is the regional dental director for Advantage Dental's Central Oregon branch of dentists."I enjoy the role as director because it affords me the ability to network and offer support to our wonderful clinicians and staff. I am fortunate to have found such an engaging company and team in which to invest my energy," Dr. Nado says.She feels it is a dream to live in Central Oregon, an area she grew up spending family vacations. "Central Oregon has the perfect amount of small town charm and beautiful sunny days," she says. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and paddle boarding with friends. When not working, you may find her outside with her leash-trained cat whom accompanies her on many outdoor adventures.