Presentation: Success in Dentistry Through an Understanding of Physics and Chemistry. Using a foundation built from Kois, Spear, Dawson and Pankey Principles, grounded with physics and chemistry basics, I was able to practice for 40 years with few failures. For predictable and durable results, knowledge of simple chemistry and basic physics can aid in prep designs and material selection.  Understand how physics can improve your shade selection, radio-graphic diagnosis, crown cementation, crown retention and occlusal harmony.  Learn easily implementable aids that will improve your everyday dentistry immediately.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to improve your Shade Selection using more science than guesswork.
2. Learn the importance of avoiding the Mach Effect in radiographic interpretation.  (What is it anyway?)
3. What is Ferrule and why is it critical to offset lateral loading?
4. Understand why and how to treat Occlusal Disease.
5. See how an example of “unconventional” dentistry using scientific principles resulted in a successful case.
6. Learn why most of us are performing incomplete oral cancer exams.
7. What is “platform switching” and why is it important in implant restorative dentistry?

About our Presenter: Dr. Heyamoto was born and raised in Seattle.  He studied at the University of Washington, receiving an undergraduate Zoology degree in 1976 and his doctorate from the U.W. School of Dentistry in 1980.  He had his own private practice on Bothell for many years. He is a member of the:   American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Snohomish County Dental Society,  Washington Academy of General Dentistry, Washington State Forensic Dental Identification Team and several educational study clubs.

He has been awarded:

—  Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (1995)

—  Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (2002)

—  Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy (2000)

—  Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International (2005)

—  Fellowship in the American College of Dentists (2005)

—  Fellowship in the International College of Dentistry (2006)

—  WA AGD's Dentist of the Year (2005)

—  AGD Lifelong Learner - Community Service Recognition Award  (2007, 2012, 2015 and 2019). 

—  WA AGD's Dentist of the Year (2016)

—  Snohomish County Dental Society Special Recognition Award (2018)

—  WA AGD's Distinguished Service Award (2019)

In 2017 Dr. Heyamoto began working with the American Cancer Society to promote Oral Cancer Awareness and HPV Vaccine Awareness in Washington State.  Since then, he has joined forces with the WAGD and the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation to develop educational programs for both the public and healthcare professionals.  Dr. Heyamoto has become one of  only two dentists to have received his FOURTH Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition on July 20, 2019 in Hartford Connecticut. On a national level, Dr. Heyamoto finished serving seven years as the Trustee for AGD's Region 11 in June of 2014. In 2016, he finished serving two terms on the Washington State Dental Association's Board of Directors.  He has lectured for numerous organizations including Washington State Dental Association, Oregon State Dental Association, Idaho Academy of General Dentistry, Washington AGD, Seattle-King County Dental Association, Snohomish County Dental Association and numerous study clubs around the state. since 1983,he has served  as a team statistician for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Huskies.  He tallies all the defensive statistics for the UW football team and tracked assists, turnovers, steals and blocked shots for the UW Men's basketball squad for over a decade.  He also runs the 30 second shot clock for the UW Women's Basketball home games.  Dr. Heyamoto lives in Woodinville with his wife, Cynthia.  

Registration: SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. Please RSVP no later than noon on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Contact the SCDS Office at 360-419-7444, or email at info@scdentists.org.

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COST: Complimentary for SCDS member dentists