Meet Dr. Kerry Streiff

Meet Dr. Kerry Streiff in Seattle

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.

Dental School/Professional Honors

  • American College of Dentists, Fellow
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
  • Academy of Dental Materials Award
  • American Academy of Gold Foil Operators Achievement Award
  • American College of Dentists Ferrier Memorial Prize
  • Office of Educational Partnerships & Diversity Service Award

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • Washington State Dental Association, Delegate 2023-2026
  • Seattle-King County Dental Society
  • American Dental Education Association
  • American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
  • Special Care Dentistry Association

Recent Published Research

  • Streiff K, Gallagher TH, Morath J. Responding to Problems in Dental Practice with Transparency and Accountability.
    Journal of the California Dental Association. Published online: March 25, 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2024.2324967
  • Streiff K, Lepe X, Johnson G. Long-term retention of lithium disilicate crowns with current bioactive cements. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Published online: February 11, 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.12718