Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe

Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe has dedicated her career to advancing excellence in restorative and cosmetic dentistry through clinical practice, education, research, and professional service. She has practiced clinical dentistry over 25 years and has been consistently voted Seattle Top dentist since 2011. She is among a select group of dentists who have achieved the highest levels of recognition within the field of cosmetic dentistry while remaining actively involved in mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of the profession.

Professional Credentials

• Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) (2026)
  Currently the only AACD Fellow practicing in Washington State.
• Active Member, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD)
  Founded in 1921, AARD is one of the oldest and most respected restorative dental organizations in the United States and maintains an active membership of approximately 165 dentists.
• Accredited Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) (2019)
• Accredited Member, American Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry
• Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
• Fellow, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (inactive status)

Leadership & Mentorship

Dr. Sahasrabudhe is passionate about advancing dentistry through education, mentorship, and professional leadership. Throughout her career she has served in numerous national leadership roles, helping to educate and mentor dentists around the world.

• Member, American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Member, Board of Directors, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  Two elected terms (2020-2024)
• Examiner and Mentor, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Visiting Faculty, Spear Education
• Lead, Esthetic Skills Studio (ESS) - the AACD's global online study club (2023-Present)

Lectures & Speaking Engagements

Dr. Sahasrabudhe is an internationally recognized educator who lectures on smile design, adhesive restorative dentistry, and digital CAD/CAM esthetics.

• Fundamentals of Smile Design
  Dean's Lecture for D3 and D4 students, University of Washington School of Dentistry (2023 & 2025)
• CEREC Esthetics
  Hands-on Workshop and Lecture
  AACD Annual Scientific Session (2024)
• CEREC Esthetics
  Hands-on Workshop and Lecture
  AACD Annual Scientific Session (2025)
• CEREC Esthetics
  Hands-on Workshop and Lecture
  Seattle Study Club Symposium, Miami (2025)
• CEREC Esthetics
  Table Clinic
  American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (2023)
• Invited lecturer for the Washington State Academy of General Dentistry and numerous regional study clubs on smile design, adhesive dentistry, and digital restorative techniques.

Awards & Recognition

• First Place, Best Case Wins Competition
  Seattle Study Club Symposium (2025)
• AACD Evy Award (2024)
  Recognized for instrumental leadership in the creation and development of the AACD's Esthetic Skills Studio, the Academy's global online study club.

Research & Publications

Before entering private practice, Dr. Sahasrabudhe served as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Oral Biology through a National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH/NIDCR) funded research program (1997-2000).

Her research focused on innate immunity and antimicrobial peptides of the oral cavity and resulted in publication in the Journal of Dental Research, one of dentistry's most respected peer-reviewed scientific journals.