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Dr. Michael O’Brien, DDS

General & Family DentistrySeattle, WA

This profile lists Dr. Michael O’Brien, DDS on the review team in Seattle, WA, with a focus on General & Family Dentistry. Their published background appears below.

School
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Class of
2011
Focus
General & Family Dentistry
Credentials

Education and background

SpecialtyGeneral & Family Dentistry
City, stateSeattle, WA
Dental schoolUniversity of Washington School of Dentistry
Graduation year2011
License listed on profileWA License #DDS-53829
Since graduation15years since graduation as of 2026
Background

Clinical background

Dr. O’Brien is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and has 14 years of private family practice experience in Seattle. His DDS is from the University of Washington in 2011.

Dr. O’Brien leads our general and family dentistry coverage — the largest specialty on our directory. He audits how clinics balance preventive counseling with treatment recommendations, and has developed our overtreatment risk scoring rubric.

Preventive CareFillingsSealantsFluoride TreatmentsFamily PracticeAnnual Exams
What a reviewer does

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Clinical accuracy

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Plain language

Technical terms are explained for readers.

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