PUGET SOUND ENDODONTIC ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

Dr. Niazi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Case Western Reserve University in 2003. After practicing for five years as a general dentist in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, he attended the University of Southern California to become certified in Endodontics (root canal specialist).

Dr. Baerg was raised in Gig Harbor, WA and attended Bellarmine Preparatory School and Pacific Lutheran University both in Tacoma, WA. He received his dental training at Tufts University School of Dental Medicin e in Boston, MA. Following a general dentistry hospital residency in San Diego, CA, Dr. Baerg returned to Boston to complete his endodontic training at Boston University. ​He has been an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, Department of Endodontics and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a past-President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists, past-President of the International Academy of Endodontics, and has been a committee member of the American Association of Endodontists. Dr. Baerg has lectured extensively and published on the importance of conservative approaches to endodontic care, including authoring a book chapter on this subject. He is an active member of several local study clubs and has enjoyed taking a leadership role in endodontics.

Dr. Olsson earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a recipient of the Army's Health Professional Scholarship Program and served as a dental officer for four years directly after graduating from dental school. During that time, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program where her skills were refined practicing in the Landstuhl and Kaiserslautern multi-specialty clinics. During her time of service, Dr. Olsson had the opportunity to complete a tour in Baghdad providing dental care for our deployed soldiers. After fulfilling her commitment to the US Army, she joined a private practice in the DC Metro area.

Dr. Elias received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy where she was accepted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. After completing an Advanced General Dentistry residency at the University of Washington, she practiced the full scope of general dentistry in Kailua, HI then Fife, WA. Due to her commitment to continuing education, she was awarded Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Elias attended The University of Washington for her endodontic training. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. She previously worked as an endodontist in Silverdale, WA then Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Elias maintains professional memberships in the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Washington State Dental Association, and Pierce County Dental Society.