Dr. Erik Swanson is an orthodontist in San Jose with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in traditional braces, Invisalign, and SureSmile technology, and has unique expertise in airway-focused orthodontics to help patients with sleep apnea. Dr. Swanson graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a Master's degree in Orthodontics from UC San Francisco, and he's active in multiple professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists. He's committed to personalized care and making each patient feel supported throughout their treatment journey. When he's not with patients, Dr. Swanson volunteers in his community, coaches youth sports, and enjoys time with his family and pets.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

Doctorate of Dental Medicine – Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Harvard School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2003
Master of Science in Orthodontics – University of California San Francisco
Ucsf Medical SchoolResidency Hospital

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 05/11/2006

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsInvisalignSureSmileAirway-focused orthodonticsObstructive sleep apnea treatment

Technology & Equipment

Invisalign
SureSmile
Cutting-edge technology
Digital diagnostics

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara Dental Society

Beyond the Office

Leading orthodontic practice in community donations and corporate sponsorships

Active volunteering in Los Gatos and Campbell communities

Youth sports coaching (volleyball and girls' basketball)

Dental study club leader

Clinical mentorship and continuing education provider to dentists

Community supporter of local schools and sports teams

Former U.S. Army Captain serving dental needs of military personnel at Ft. Irwin

Wife is Dr. Diana Swanson, an endodontist; met at Harvard in ballroom dance classes

Has three daughters: Maya, Mika, and Zoe

Owns two Weimaraners named Laika and Sochi, and two orange cats named Carmel and Taffy, plus a betta fish named Blue Sky

Grew up in Central Lakes region of Minnesota, graduated with eight other boys in his class

Former professional dancer (Fred Astaire dance instructor) and background actor in Hollywood

Appeared on front cover of Frommer's 1996 U.S. Virgin Islands guidebook

Studied mongoose and feral cats on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Spent nearly two months in Sydney, Australia on loan from Harvard Dental School

Played five collegiate sports at Hamline University: football, basketball, cross country, indoor track, outdoor track

Worked diverse jobs including cattle ranch hand, singing waiter, factory worker

Won a milk carton boat racing contest with an upside-down cow design

Loves the outdoors, architecture, aquatic life, books, color yellow, and basketball (Warriors fan)

Family enjoys skiing, competitive tennis, traveling to national parks, fishing

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