Dr. Martha Somerman, DDS, PHD
PeriodonticsNPI: 1265554950
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Dr. Martha Somerman is a board-certified periodontist with 19 years of experience serving patients in Seattle, WA. She holds both a D.D.S. from New York University and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, which gives her unique expertise in understanding how oral health connects to your overall health. Dr. Somerman specializes in gum disease treatment and the health of tooth-supporting tissues, and she focuses on oral cancer detection to keep you healthy. She is recognized as a Fellow by major professional organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and she is passionate about connecting dental care with medical care to help all patients thrive. Dr. Somerman is accepting new patients.
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Education & Training
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry
- D.D.S. from New York University
- Certificate in Periodontology from Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York
Credential: DDS, PHD
NPI registered: 04/04/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Fellow of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Awards & Recognition
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Fellow of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Inaugural IADR/Straumann Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine (2010)
- Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association of Periodontology (2016)
- IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization (2018)
- AADR Jack Hein Public Service Award (2021)
- Alan J. Davis SCADA Achievement Award (2021)
Beyond the Office
Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry (2002-2011)
Faculty at University of Michigan School of Dentistry (1991-2002)
Faculty at University of Maryland School of Dentistry (1984-1990)
Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health (2011-2019)
Principal Investigator for the Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH (2011-2021)
Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Dental Medicine (since 2020)
Working with the Santa Fe Group on programs integrating medicine and dentistry
Volunteer (in training) at Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington DC
Collaborative research projects nationally and internationally
Volunteering at Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington DC
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