Dr. Shelly Self, DMD
SavePediatric Dentistry ·
Female ·
43 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Shelly Self, DMD is a pediatric dentistry practitioner in Poulsbo, WA and has been practicing for 13 years. She practices pediatric dentistry, dentistry, and more.Read her story
Poulsbo Childrens Dentistry
19365 7th Ave NE Ste D108
Poulsbo, WA 98370Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence Health Plans
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthCare
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Dr. Self's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Self "When you meet Dr. Self and see her fun bubbly personality there will be no question why she became a pediatric dentist. She is passionate about providing quality dental care in a fun and loving environment and she believes that every child should have a positive dental experience. Dr. Self is an advocate for parent education and caries prevention and her goal is to create a lifelong relationship with every patient. Dr. Self has lived all over the world and had the opportunity to meet many different people and visit many beautiful places which truly gives her a broad perspective of life. She is fluent in Italian, Spanish and Hebrew and also speaks some Arabic. She began her educational journey in Rome, Italy where she earned an international baccalaureate degree with disciplines in math, science and art having had the opportunity to study the work of Michael Angelo and the Sistine chapel for her thesis. Dr. Self then moved to the states to study Dentistry where she graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelors of Science in Medical Biology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She continued her trend to travel and went to the Midwest to attend Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where she was awarded the Doctorate of Medical Dentistry with honors. Upon graduating with her D.M.D. degree Dr. Self completed a general practice residency at the Louis Stokes VA Hospital before moving to Redmond Washington. There, she worked as a public health dentist and discovered her passion to provide dental care to her little friends."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Self "Dr. Self and her experienced friendly team love children and are trained to help them overcome dental apprehension and gently work to develop a positive attitude about oral hygiene and dental visits. Our focus on compassion and safety combines with the latest technology in a child-friendly environment to ensure patients receive the highest quality service and exceptional care. We partner with parents on preventative care to build a relationship that will last a life time and ensure that each child has a happy and healthy smile. "
4 Practice Areas
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dentistry
- Laser Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry
1 Board Certifications
- PediatricsAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
17 Conditions Treated
- Broken Tooth
- Cavity
- Chipped Tooth
- Dental Disorders
- Gingivitis
- Grinding of Teeth
- Gum Disease
- Misaligned Teeth
- Tooth Abrasion
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Attrition
- Tooth Damage
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Demineralization
- Tooth Discoloration
- Tooth Loss
- Toothache
9 Procedures
- Composite Fillings
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Cleaning
- Dental Crown
- General Anesthesia
- IV Sedation
- Laser Surgery
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- Teeth Extraction
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- U Utah Salt Lake CityUndergraduate School | Graduated 2000
- Case Western Reserve School of Dental MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Louis Stokes VA Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2005
- University of Nevada School of Dental Medicine Pediatric ResidencyResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Self has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hebrew
- Italian
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Shelly Self, DMD
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Dr. Self is professional, kind and excellent with children. She has a warm personality and cares deeply that you and your child have a good experience with her and her staff. We are very happy with Dr. Self.
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1Tova G in Bainbridge Island, WA – Sep 19, 2016
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Dr. Self and her staff are simply amazing! I have 2 ADHD kids with sensory issues that can be quite challenging to work with. Dr. Self works wonders with them both. She engages the children, gets on their level and ensures that they feel safe and comfortable. She even makes their visits fun!
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1Sandra Jamrock in Poulsbo, wa – Mar 29, 2016
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Dr. Self and her staff are so kind and very professional. My children literally count down the days until their next visit! The office is clean, happy, and engagingly decorated for children. The staff is always cheerful and ready to befriend each patient on a personal level. All three of my...Read More
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Dr. Self accepts 14 insurance carriers
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)Group Health Cooperative
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence Health Plans
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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