“I have been fortunate to have had great experiences with my medical providers over the years, and I know how much I appreciated their honesty and expertise. Therefore, I strive to ensure that all of my patients walk away with a great experience, knowing that they received quality dental care from a dentist who was honest and straightforward.”
— Dr. Nikole

Dr. Nikole Shvartsur is a native of Washington State, having grown up in Eastern Washington and traveled west to the University of Washington for her undergraduate studies. While earning her Bachelor of Science in physiology at UW, Dr. Nikole volunteered and then managed a nonprofit dental clinic in North Seattle. It was during this time that Dr. Nikole met husband, Dr. Oleg Shvartsur. Dr. Nikole also attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS).

Dr. Nikole has attended multiple continuing education groups throughout her dental career. She is a firm believer in continuing education — going above and beyond the minimum requirements for a dentist, with additional training in root canal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, oral medicine, dental implants, TMJ disorders, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry.

• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• Seattle-King County Dental Society
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Academy of General Dentistry
• University of Washington Dental Alumni Association
• American Dental Education Association
• Honorary Pierre Fauchard Academy

Pierre Fauchard Academy

In 2018, Dr. Nikole was honored with an invitation to join the Honorary Pierre Fauchard Academy. PFA is a worldwide organization that recognizes doctors for significant contributions to the field of dentistry in an effort to foster the growth of industry leaders throughout the profession, their communities and society. To learn more about the academy, visit: https://www.fauchard.org/

Dr. Nikole was raised around the medical profession. Since her father is an ER physician, she has seen a lot of people in pain relieved by her father’s healing touch. She values her skills and training in dentistry and is passionate about helping those in need. She has been a volunteer dental provider for the following organizations and events:

• Boys and Girls Club
• Give Kids a Smile Day
• Medical Teams International
• Washington Oral Health Foundation
• Latino Health Fair
• UW School of Dentistry Summer Teen Camp

Dr. Nikole giving back to the community by giving an oral health presentation to 105 Preschoolers and Kindergarteners in Kirkland in support of “Dental Week”.  Teaching the kiddos about cavities, sugar bugs and how to brush and floss their teeth!

Dr. Nikole enjoys being a mother, going to the movies, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and practicing yoga. She is always up for trying something new and adventurous, which has led her to do such things as flying a plane and helicopter, hot air ballooning, and paragliding! While at the UW, Dr. Nikole also took two years each of written and verbal Spanish and Russian, and she enjoys practicing speaking both languages.