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About Dr. Christensen
Richard D. Christensen, D.D.S., M.S.Â
Dr. Christensen is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has been providing outstanding orthodontic care to the residents of Yakima, Washington and the surrounding areas since 1991.
Education and Training
Brigham Young University, B.S. 1983Â
University of Washington School of Dentistry, D.D.S. 1987
Hospital General Dental Residency Certificate, University Hospital Systems, Seattle, Washington. 1988
The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 1991
Roth/Williams Center - Advanced Orthodontics and Occlusion Course Certificate. 1998
OBI Bioesthetics Level I & II. 2000
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Memberships
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)
Washington State Society of Orthodontists (WSSO)
American Dental Association (ADA)
Washington State …Dental Association (WSDA)
Yakima Valley Dental Society
Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists (RWISO)
Orognathic Bioesthetics International (OBI)
Central Washington Cleft Palate Team
Community Involvement
Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout, Adult Leader, Woodbadge Trained
Personal Info/ Interests
Married to his wife of 31 years
4 Children, 5 grandchildren
Enjoys motorcycles, flying, golf, shooting, mountaineering, snow skiing
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Dr. Christensen is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has been providing outstanding orthodontic care to the residents of Yakima, Washington and the surrounding areas since 1991.
Education and Training
Brigham Young University, B.S. 1983Â
University of Washington School of Dentistry, D.D.S. 1987
Hospital General Dental Residency Certificate, University Hospital Systems, Seattle, Washington. 1988
The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 1991
Roth/Williams Center - Advanced Orthodontics and Occlusion Course Certificate. 1998
OBI Bioesthetics Level I & II. 2000
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Memberships
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)
Washington State Society of Orthodontists (WSSO)
American Dental Association (ADA)
Washington State …Dental Association (WSDA)
Yakima Valley Dental Society
Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists (RWISO)
Orognathic Bioesthetics International (OBI)
Central Washington Cleft Palate Team
Community Involvement
Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout, Adult Leader, Woodbadge Trained
Personal Info/ Interests
Married to his wife of 31 years
4 Children, 5 grandchildren
Enjoys motorcycles, flying, golf, shooting, mountaineering, snow skiing
Quick Facts
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
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| 29 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard D Christensen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard D Christensen has the following 9 areas of expertise
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