Last updated on March 25, 2025.

Swedish Medical Center

Program Size
5
Program Length
12 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
June 10

Program Contact

Dr. Noah Letwin DDS, PhD Program Director
c/o Seattle Special Care Dentistry, 4915 25th Avenue NE Suite 205, , Seattle, Washington, 98105
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Thank you for inquiring about the Swedish GPR program in Seattle.

 A full description of the program is available here.

 Highlights:

  • Medically complex/special needs patient care in both private practice and hospital settings
  • Ample general dentistry
  • Unique private practice experience including business management
  • IV sedations with certification
  • General anesthesia both in-office and O.R. settings
  • Surgical extractions and pre-prosthetic surgery (including impacted third molars)
  • Molar endos
  • Implant surgical placement and restorations
  • Robust pediatric dentistry experience
  • High-quality didactic program
  • Enthusiastic faculty representing all specialties

Seattle is a fun city with ample things to do, both indoors and outdoors.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type General Practice Residency
Program Code GPR548
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 5
Program Length 12 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date June 10
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating No
Program Website seattlespecialcaredentistry.com

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident

Interview Schedule

10/20/2025 - All Day

or 

10/24/2025 - All Day

Additional Information

Dental school diploma is only required for those ultimately admitted to the program; it is not part of the initial application process.

Photos can be electronically sent to cristine@sscdentistry.com, or via regular mail.