Dr. Rebecca
Bockow

Dr. Rebecca Bockow History

Dr. Bockow's journey to becoming a prominent figure in the dental industry is an inspiring one.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Training - Proud alumna of the University of Washington Dental School.
• Dual Ortho/Perio Residency with Master’s in Oral Biology - Dr. Bockow's pursuit of excellence and dedication while attending the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine resulted in her completing the dual periodontics/orthodontics residency in four years; a highly competitive program accepting only one applicant per year. During her time at the U of Penn dual program, she simultaneously earned a master’s degree in oral biology, and shortly thereafter went on to earn her board certification in both periodontics and orthodontics. Dr. Bockow's extensive studies along with her dual board certification constitute a remarkable feat in dentistry and are a testament to her passion in the field.
• Practiced as a Restorative Dentist - in West Seattle for two years, where she decided her role on the dental team was to help set up the foundation for oral health with every patient.
• New Practice - Upon graduating her dual ortho/perio program, Dr. Bockow returned to the Seattle area and started her practice under the name Seattle Smile Designs. Her original start-up had physical locations in Kenmore and Bellevue.
• Practice Addition, 2014 - Dr. Bockow acquired a practice from Dr. John Moore, an orthodontist who taught in the University of Washington orthodontic department and was known as one of Seattle's most talented orthodontists, especially when it came to adult and interdisciplinary orthodontic plans. Dr. Moore took over the practice from his father, Dr. Alton Moore. During this time, the Bellevue location remained small but continued to grow organically by word-of-mouth reputation.
• Additional Practice Addition, 2018 - Dr. Bockow merged with and ultimately assumed care of Dr. Don Joondeph’s orthodontic practice in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Joondeph’s practice was highly regarded and respected among the dental community as Dr. Joondeph was the former chairman of and remains on faculty at the University of Washington Department of Orthodontics. This transition was especially meaningful as Dr. Joondeph was Dr. Bockow’s childhood orthodontist.
• National Reputation for Orthodontic Excellence - Dr. Bockow lectures and teaches nationally on periodontics, orthodontics, interdisciplinary orthodontics, airway, and skeletal growth and development.

Education and Certifications

• American Board of Orthodontics
  • Board Certification, July, 2013
• American Board of Periodontics
  • Board Certification, May, 2014
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Master of Science in Oral Biology, June 2013
• University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA
  • DDS June 8, 2007
• Haverford College, Haverford, PA
  • Bachelor of Science: Biology with Honors, May 2003
  • Academic concentrations: Biochemistry, Computer Science, and HHMI Science in Society
  • Research Thesis: Mechanisms of Gene Mismatch Repair Systems in E. coli.
  • Howard Hughes Science in Society Thesis: Dental Health Disparities Among the Mentally and Physically Disabled

Professional AndTeaching Appointments

• University of Washington - Affiliate faculty member, Department of Orthodontics
  • September 2013 - June 2018
• Spear Education - Resident faculty member
  • September 2018 - Present
• Swedish Hospital Appointment
  • 2017 - Present
• Affiliate Member, Puget Sound Cleft and Complex Sleep Clinic
  • 2022 - Present
• Seattle Study Club Journal - Contributing author
  • 2007 - 2016
• American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics - Editorial Review Board
  • July 2013 - Present
• Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice - Editorial Review Board
  • August 2007 - July 2009
• Academy of General Dentistry Magazine - Editorial Review Board
  • September 2007 - July 2009

Dental Practice AndWork Experience

• University of Washington - Affiliate faculty member, Department of Orthodontics
  • September 2013 - June 2018
• Private Practice, Practice limited to orthodontics
  • September 2013 - Present
• Affiliate Faculty, Dept. of Orthodontics, University of Washington School of Dentistry
  • September 2013 - June 2018
• Private Practice, Krieger Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry, Seattle WA
  • July 2007 - February 2009
• Public Health Dentistry, Seattle WA
  • February 2009 – July 2009

Research AndPublications

• A Yoon, M Abdelwahab, R Bockow, A Vakili, K Lovell, I Chang, R Ganguly, S Liu, C Kushida, C Hong, Impact of rapid palatal expansion on the size of adenoids and tonsils in children. Sleep Medicine, Vol 92, April 2022, p96- 102.
• Bockow R. Goal-Oriented Treatment Planning with Corticotomy-facilitated Orthodontics. In Mandelaris GA, Vence BS (Ed.). Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy. Springer Link (p.147-159.). 2023
• Bockow R. Treatment planning with corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics. Moyers Symposium textbook. Vol. 42. 2014
• Bockow R. Treatment planning with corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics. Seminars in Orthodontics, Vol. 20, Issue 3, p228-238. 2014
• Bockow R, Korostoff J, Pinto A, Hutcheson M, Secreto SA, Bodner L, Hersh EV. Characterization and treatment of postsurgical dental implant pain employing intranasal ketorolac. Compend Contin Educ Dent.. 2013 Sep;34(8):570-6.
• Bockow, RM, Evans M, Chung CH. Diagnosis of Anomalous Teeth with Cone-Beam. Computed Tomography. JCO 46(3) March 2012.
• Publications Pending:
  • Evans M, Bockow R, Kuperstein A, Radvar M, Chung C.Buccal Alveolar Bone Identification Reliability and Sensitivity Using CBCT: A Dry Skull Study.
  • Bockow R, Wallace-Gadsden F, Okeke I. Over-representation of intermediate-level mutators among enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.
• Poster presentation: The Use of a Novel Intranasal NSAID for Post-Operative Implant Pain. 2013
• International Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting, March, 2007
  • Second place Caulk/Dentsply award recipient for poster: Bockow, R Kaiyala, K King, G. Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence and Oral Health Assessment in Orthodontic Patients
• American Association of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting, May 2006
  • Presented poster: Bockow, R. Berg, J. The Cariostat Risk Assessment Tool and DMF Scores in Children
• University of Washington School of Dentistry
  • Awarded an NIH T-32 Grant for Multidisciplinary Predoctoral Clinical Research Training, Summer, 2006.
  • Conducted a clinical trial assessing the Quantitative Light Induced Fluorescence detection tool with Dr. Greg King, Orthodontic Department Chair.
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, 2004 - 2005.
  • Conducted a clinical trial evaluating the predictive value of the Cariostat Risk Assessment Tool in the University of Washington Pediatric Dental Clinic with Dr. Joel Berg, Pediatric Dentistry Department Chair.
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, 2003.
  • Investigated regulators of bone growth and immune responses with Dr. Martha Somerman, Dental School Dean.
• Haverford College
  • Senior honors thesis research, 2002 - 2003.
  • Investigated the mechanism of gene mutation in enteroaggregative Escherichia coli with Dr. Iruka Okeke.
  • Howard Hughes Science and Society Research Thesis, 2002 - 2003.
  • Researched the ramifications of oral health care disparities among the mentally and physically disabled.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
  • Summer Research Fellowship, 2002.
  • Investigated the effects the cytolethal distending toxin of A. actinomycetemcomitans on human gingival and fibroblast cells with Dr. Jonathan Korostoff.

Professionial Memberships AndOrganizations

• American Association of Orthodontics
• American Academy of Periodontics
• American Board of Orthodontics
• American Board of Periodontics
• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• Seattle King County Dental Association
• Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
• Pierre Fauchard Dental Academy
• American College of Dentists

Awards AndScholarships

• 40 Under 40 Dentists in America, Incisal Edge Magazine, December, 2014
• Department Chair Award for Best Surgeon, Dept. of Periodontics, UPenn School of Dental Medicine, June 2013
• Colgate Research Award Recipient, American Association of Women Dentists 2007
• First Place Winner in Nobel Biocare Poster Competition, Nobel Biocare World Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2007
• Second Place, Washington Academy of General Dentistry William Howard Clinical Case Presentation, 2007
• Caulk/Dentsply Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, 2nd Place, IADR, 2007
• John D. Guthrie Memorial Scholarship, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2006
• Research Travel Scholarship, University of Washington, 2006
• Alumni Award Scholarship, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2005, 2006
• Alice Knowles Duff Scholarship, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2005
• Psi Omega Scholarship, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2004
• Class President, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2004
• Dan G. Middaugh Dental Student Professional Service Award, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 2004
• Dean’s Scholarship for the Pursuit of Postgraduate Education, Haverford College, 2003
• Clementine Cope Fellowship, Haverford College, 2003
• Marian E. Koshland Book Prize, Haverford College, 2003