About Dr. Shapiro

Dr. Peter Shapiro has been providing outstanding orthodontic care since 1977. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University and went on to earn his Master’s degree and Certificate of Orthodontics from the University of Washington. He also completed a three-year NIH Fellowship in Craniofacial Biology at the University of Washington. He has been in the faculty of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Washington since 1977. He was Chairman of the Department for 12 years, and is now a clinical Professor.

Dr. Shapiro is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a published author, having been published in numerous publications as well as four textbook chapters. He is a member of several prestigious organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Seattle King County Dental Society, Angle Society and the Seattle Crown and Bridge Study Club.

In his spare time, Dr. Shapiro enjoys golfing, running, kayaking and gardening.