Our Staff
Work with people that will listen to your needs and concerns. Your success is our livelihood.
Nearly half of our staff members have been with us 10 years or more….some of us as many as 28 years!
Whether you need assistance with diagnostics, disinfection procedures, implant restorations, feedback on your preparation or simply want to know about a delivery time, we’re ready to help.
Yukio Otsubo
President and CEO
Not your average executive! Yukio is an accomplished technician specializing in implant restorations and case planning for combination fixed / removables. Yukio has been at our New Jersey laboratory since 1981. He especially enjoys meeting and assisting new customers.
Yoshinobu Umeda
Vice President
Don't know which esthetic option is best for your patient? Need a little help with preparation, cementation or impression taking? Call Yoshi . Since 1980 he's been helping our customers explore and improve. Many people already know that Yoshi is a Master Ceramist who served as assistant to Masahiro Kuwata while in Japan. Did you know that he's also a very good golfer?
Ikuzo Enoki
Assistant Manager
It's Ikuzo's responsibility to ensure that your cases move smoothly throughout the laboratory and that all your specifications are met. An alumnus of Kuwata Post Graduate School of Dental Technology, Ikuzo has been with Kuwata Pan Dent since 1986. He's also an excellent photographer and enjoys travel.
Lorraine Adesso
Operations Manager
Lorraine brings to our company over 40 years of practical experience in banking, finance, administration and human services. With us since 1980, her organizational skills along with her leadership ability and knowledge of business, accounting and problem solving have contributed to Kuwata's growth and success over the years. An avid bird watcher, wildlife enthusiast and gourmet cook, Lorraine enjoys the outdoors, her pets, family and friends.
Francine Ichijo
Marketing and ISO Manager
Since 1980, Francine has held many positions, from Office Manager to Quality Control Leader. Currently, her responsibilities include our quality management system, ISO certification, continuing education programs and marketing. She is a devoted mother of two who also enjoys spending time with her many pets, reading and riding her motorcycle. Look for her at our trade show exhibits
Jesus Rivera Jr.
Laboratory Office Manager
Mostly known to all as Jay, he began working at Kuwata Pan Dent as an entry-level technician in 1999. While working up the "corporate ladder" to become the Lab Office Manager, he finds time to ride motorcycles in the summer and snowboard in the winter. He will gladly go the extra mile for you.
Mary Jo Serapione
Laboratory Office Supervisor
Do you have a question or concern, but still aren't sure where to turn? Call Mary Jo. Her responsibilities include ensuring your patients' cases arrive intact and on time. She will address all your staff members' inquiries about invoicing, delivery times and options. Mary Jo is a Jersey Girl who loves spending her summers down in Long Beach Island and her winters rooting for her New Jersey Devils.
Maite Elorza-Williams
Denture Manager
Maite hails from Venezuela, where she was a top student in her Dental Technician School. She brings eight years of experience in removable prosthetics to Kuwata Pan Dent, where her delightful personality and eagerness to assist others have made her a welcome addition to our team. Maite takes great pride in helping the edentulous patient smile. At home, Maite enjoys an active life and participates in many sports. Look for her on the beach when the weather is nice.