Seattle Dental Associates
Dexter Barnes, DDS:
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At Seattle Dental Associates we specialize in enhancing smiles. Dr. Dexter Barnes has been in private practice since 1973, providing the latest in cosmetic and general dental care to patients in downtown Seattle and the nearby Capital Hill, Queen Anne, University District, and Magnolia neighborhoods. Our practice features comprehensive long-term dental care oriented around patient health and relationship building. Dr. Barnes is an Invisalign Premier provider. We also provide cosmetic and basic care, fillings, cleanings, and teeth whitening treatments. As a courtesy we process most dental plans for our patients. Dr. Barnes was born and raised in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and received his degree from the UW School of Dentistry. He has been in private practice since 1973. He is the Vice-President of the Washington State Dental Association and the Vice Regent for District 11 (Northwest) for the International College of Dentists and has chaired the Dean Ernest M. Jones lectureship for thirty-two years. Dr Barnes is a certified Invisalign® dentist and is a member of an Invisalign Study Club. Dr. Barnes has attended numerous postgraduate courses on aesthetic dentistry, restorative dentistry and practice, and team development with a mission, teaching several courses himself. He has completed several courses at the L.D. Pankey Institute for postgraduate education. Dr. Barnes has been married to Mary Ann since 1967, and together they have four grown and successful children. I love being a dentist. From the moment I decided that dentistry was my calling back in high school, I never changed my mind and never had a moment of regret about my decision. The driving vision for my entire career has been very simple: offer excellent care while making every dental visit a positive experience and do whatever I can to have a positive effect on the dental profession as a whole. These goals are still the basis for everything we do here at Seattle Dental Associates, and I look forward to sharing in a positive dental experience with you and your family. My entire education was received at the University of Washington, earning my Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and completing my Doctorate of Dental Surgery. In addition to continually updating my education, I am also an active member of several professional organizations which allow several educational opportunities throughout the year. Being an active member of the community, both professionally and personally, has always been one of my top priorities. I am an Executive Board Member of the University of Washington Dental Alumni Association where I also served as the Dean Jones Lecture Chairman for 32 years and as President. I am the Regent of the International College of Dentists, supervising five northwestern states and serving on the Foundation Board. I am also a Board Member and Managing Director of the Washington State Oral Health Foundation. In my local community, I am the Board President of Sharing Alongside Ministry, as well at Shoreline Community Church. My wife, MaryAnn, and I met during our undergraduate years at the U of W. We have four wonderful grown children and eight beautiful grandchildren. My time outside of the office is focused on my family, but when I do get free time I enjoy fishing, listening to music, and traveling.