Dr Kerry Streiff

Dr. Kerry Streiff graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Geology from Whitman College in lovely Walla Walla, Washington. After working in the wine industry, she returned to school and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Streiff works at Ballard Dentistry on Wednesdays and Thursdays, filling the rest of her week as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UW's School of Dentistry. She teaches clinical dentistry and is the director of the Ethics and Jurisprudence curriculum for the school as well as the faculty advisor for queer students on campus. In any extra spare time, Dr. Streiff is conducting research on risk mitigation strategies and creating a culture of transparency in dentistry. Dr. Streiff enjoys the integration of artistry and science that dentistry provides and is committed to caring for people first and foremost. She loves to meet new people and share her passion for outdoor activities, traveling, cooking, and wine. You may see Dr. Streiff and her partner, Catherine, walking their adorable dog around Greenlake on a nice day in Seattle. Dr. Streiff is very involved in local and international service efforts and believes it is very important to give back to communities in need. In addition to volunteering with Medical Teams International, Union Gospel Mission, and the Special Olympics, Dr. Streiff returns to Guatemala each year with her father and a group called Nuevas Sonrisas (New Smiles) to work with local children.