Alton Moore Lectureship and Thesis Day

Featured Lecture

Dr. Peter Shapiro, Clinical Professor Emeritus, Orthodontics

Dr. Peter A. Shapiro, former chair of the University of Washington Department of Orthodontics, dedicated more than 30 years to the School of Dentistry as a researcher, faculty member, and department leader. Joining the faculty in 1973, he served as department chair from 1984 to 1995 and is now Clinical Professor Emeritus. His contributions to orthodontic education and research, along with his commitment to the School, earned him recognition as a University of Washington Benefactor.

Dr. Shapiro has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fundraising, personally raising more than $1 million to establish the Moore/Riedel Professorship in Orthodontics in 1999. He also helped secure $1.3 million for a clinical renovation and co-established the Kokich/Shapiro Endowed Scholar Fund to support visiting scholars. An accomplished researcher and lecturer, he has published more than three dozen journal articles and received numerous honors, including the American Board of Orthodontics’ Dale B. Wade Award of Excellence in Orthodontics in 2010. Beyond his academic work, he has served on School committees and contributed to the Seattle community, including as president of Jewish Family Service.