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 Dr. Timothy Shields enjoys working with both children and adult patients to help each individual achieve a fantastic smile. His orthodontic philosophy is to "Provide excellent orthodontic care in a considerate, fun atmosphere." Dr. Shields' favorite reminder to the team is "Remember... there is a person attached to those teeth!"
Dr. Shields earned his Master of Science in Dentistry in 1983 from the University of Washington Department of Orthodontics after graduating in 1981 from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry with honors. His original research into post-orthodontic treatment tooth movement was published in the "American Journal of Orthodontics" and continues to be cited in on going research.
Dr. Shields feels that it is critical to remain at the forefront of technological advancements in orthodontics. Consequently, he attends numerous orthodontic education programs, and he is actively involved in a study group with seven other Northwest orthodontists.
Dr. Shields' professional activities and awards include the following:
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (Less than half of all U.S. orthodontists are in this group!)
- Past President of the UW Orthodontic Alumni Association
- Past President of the Washington State Society of Orthodontists
- Past President of the Snohomish County Dental Society
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Member of the Northwest Orthodontic Study Club
- Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
- University of Illinois James Scholar
Dr. Shields decided on a career in dentistry early on in high school back in Peoria, Illinois. He enjoyed playing football all through high school as well as other team sports while graduating as class valedictorian. Dr. Shields moved to the Northwest in order to study orthodontics at the top program in the country — the University of Washington! As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Shields quickly fell in love with the Northwest and began his practice at our current location in 1983. Through the many years, Dr. Shields has been privileged to provide quality orthodontic care to more of your family, friends and neighbors than any other orthodontist in Snohomish County.
Dr. Shields and his wife, Dr. Loree Bolin, live in Edmonds. Two of their three sons have started their own careers after college. Their third son will soon graduate from Western. Dr. Shields enjoys playing guitar, tennis, golf, water sports, cycling, skiing, and travel. Currently, he is the Chairman of the UW Orthodontic Clinic Fund. The goal is to secure a total of 2.5 million dollars in pledges from fellow UW orthodontists in order to fund a much needed renovation of the UW School of Dentistry Orthodontic Clinic. As of October 2009, Dr. Shields has personally raised over $1,200,000 in pledges!
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