Dr. Ricardo Schwedhelm, DDS
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1598852824
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Languages
English, Spanish
About This Provider
Dr. Ricardo Schwedhelm is a prosthodontist in Seattle with more than 20 years of experience helping patients with complex dental needs. He specializes in dentures, implants, and fixing teeth that have been restored before, and he is board-certified by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Schwedhelm teaches at the University of Washington and has won awards for his dedication to helping both students and patients. He speaks English and Spanish, is accepting new patients, and believes in staying active in his community through teaching, coaching, and his church.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Fellowship in Prosthodontics, Royal College of Dentists of Canada (1995)
- Certificate of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (1997)
- MSD, Indiana University (1983)
- Certificate of Removable Prosthodontics, Indiana University (1983)
- DDS, Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico (1978)
- University Of Washington / School Of DentistryMedical School
- Certificate of Fixed and Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Indiana University (1983)
Board Certifications
- FRCDC(P) - Fellow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Prosthodontics
- Certified by National Dental Examining Board of Canada (August 1983)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/06/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society (inducted June 2002)
Awards & Recognition
- Scholarship for post-graduate studies abroad from Consejo de Ciencia y Tecnologica
- Dedication and Enthusiasm in Teaching Award from University of Washington Class of 1997
- Outstanding Part-Time Instructor Award from Class of 1998
- Excellence in Teaching Award from Class of 2000
- Excellence in Teaching Award from Class of 2001
- Certificate of Excellence Award from Class of 2002
- Full Time Faculty of the Year Award from Class of 2003
- Bruce R. Rothwell Distinguished Teacher Award (2004)
- Teacher of the Year Award from Class of 2004
- Charles Craig Teaching Award from Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society (March 2006)
Beyond the Office
Clinical Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry at University of Washington
Co-Chair position on Curriculum Committee at University of Washington
Accreditation Team Member (2002)
Career Enhancement/Growth Program participation in Department of Restorative Dentistry (2001-present)
Consultant for Washington State Department of Health, Health Professional Quality Assurance Division (March 2000-present)
Attending Staff member at Lions Gate Hospital (1990-2001)
Very involved in church and volunteering in youth-oriented programs
Maintains a private practice in Seattle
Coach of youth sports with his children
Very involved in his church
Holds family to be very important
Holds dental licenses in Mexico, Alberta (Canada, non-practicing), British Columbia (Canada, non-practicing), Washington state, and Illinois state
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