Dr. Higashi has been practicing dentistry since 1978, and brings a wealth of knowledge and professional service to his Belltown practice. He served as a Washington State Dental Examiner from 1991 to 1994 and was a member of the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission from 1994 to 1997. He is presently an active state board examiner for the 30-state Western Regional Exam Board and is an Associate Professor at his alma mater, the University of Washington Dental School. Dr. Higashi is a member of the American Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, and Crown Council. He is an active alumnus of the Pankey Institute in Florida. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
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Dr. Higashi is a Pankey-trained dentist. Optimal care is the goal of Pankey-trained dentists, and this creates long-lasting comfort, function and naturally beautiful teeth. Click on image to be directed to the Pankey website.
Dr. Higashi is a member of Crown Council. Crown Council dentists are committed to constant improvement in patient care.
Dr. Higashi has been practicing dentistry since 1978, and brings a wealth of knowledge and professional service to his Belltown practice. He served as a Washington State Dental Examiner from 1991 to 1994 and was a member of the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission from 1994 to 1997. He is presently an active state board examiner for the 30-state Western Regional Exam Board and is an Associate Professor at his alma mater, the University of Washington Dental School. Dr. Higashi is a member of the American Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, and Crown Council. He is an active alumnus of the Pankey Institute in Florida. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Higashi is a Pankey-trained dentist. Optimal care is the goal of Pankey-trained dentists, and this creates long-lasting comfort, function and naturally beautiful teeth. Click on image to be directed to the Pankey website. 
