Dr. Kris K Swanson, DDS

DR KRIS K SWANSON DDS
Dr. Kris Swanson, following closely in his father�s footsteps, is the second generation of Swanson�s to choose dentistry as a profession. He was born and raised in Bellevue, on the shores of Lake Sammamish and now resides with his wife and children in Medina.
Dr. Kris Swanson graduated from the University of Washington - School of Business in 1983 and the University of Washington - School of Dentistry in 1987. He continues to strive for dental perfection with numerous advanced restorative courses relating to cosmetics and full mouth reconstruction together with mentoring study clubs in New Hampshire and Hawaii. Dr. Swanson is an Associate Faculty member at the University of Washington � School of Dentistry.
In between managing a thriving dental practice, attending advanced dental training courses and mentoring rising stars in the dental field he is a devoted husband and father and does his best to fit in a round or two of golf!
Post Graduate Education
1989 …to Present - Redmond Dental Seminar, a Richard V. Tucker gold study club
1995 � 1998 � Graduate Prosthodontic program � University of Washington (3 year program) Mentor, Dr. Schultz
1990 � 1993 � Creating Restorative Excellence (3 year program with hands on clinic)Mentors � Dr. Frank Spear and Dr. John Kois
2000 � Present � Kois Center � Advanced Restorative CDE � comprehensive nine � 3 day in depth study courses � approaching mentor status
Honors and Awards
Bests Dentists in America Award
Seattle’s Best Dentist Award
American Academy of Gold Foil Operator – Achievement Award
Richard V. Tucker Study Clubs – 5 year service award
Washington State Dental Association – Professional Service Award for Chairman, Dental Benefits Committee