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Meet Dr. Steven J. Olson



Dr. Olson
In the summer of 1993, Dr. Olson retired from the United States Air Force and purchased Normandy Park Family Dentistry. A few years later, Dr. Olson was selected to be included in the National Directory of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals and Strathmore's, Who's Who, based on his expertise, knowledge and many accomplishments in dentistry. In 1996, Dr. Olson was awarded the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. Of the 35,000 dentists that are members of the Academy of General Dentistry all over the world, only 2,200 dentists have qualified for this prestigious award! Dr. Olson has been selected seven times as one of "America's Top Dentists" by the Consumer's Research Council of America. In 2008, Dr. Olson was honored as one of "Seattle's Top Dentists" by Puget Sounds Consumer's Checkbook Magazine and again in 2009 and 2010 by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. In 2004, Dr. Olson was selected for inclusion in America's Registry of Oustanding Professionals.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
  • Master of Arts Degree, 1981, Central Michigan University
    MAJOR: Management and Supervision in Health Care Administration.
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1974, University of Washington
    Seattle, Washington, MAJOR: Dentistry.
  • Bachelor of Science, 1970, St. Martin's College, Lacey, Washington. MAJOR: Biology.
PROFESSIONAL - MILITARY EDUCATION:
  • Air Command and Staff College, 1981, United States Air Force. MAJOR: Management.
  • Squadron Officer School, 1978, United States Air Force. MAJOR: Leadership.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
  • Certification: Intravenous Sedation, 1990.
  • Certification: Nitrous Oxide, 1990.
  • Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 1989.
  • Licensure: Washington State Board of Dental Examination, #6270, 1988.
  • Certification: National Board of Dental Examination, 1988.
HONORS:
  • Selected one of Seattle's Top Dentists, by peer review, appearing in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2009, 2010
  • Honored as one of Seattle's "Top Rated Dentists" by the Puget Sound Consumers Checkbook Magazine, 2008.
  • Honored as one of "America's Top Dentists" by the Consumer's Research Council of America, 2003 - 2010.
  • Honored member in Strathmore's Who's Who in America, 2006.
  • Honored member in America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2004.
  • Honored Member in the National Directory of WHO'S WHO in Executives and Professionals, 1995.
  • Education/Training Manager of the Year, School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1987-88.
  • United States Air Force Junior Dental Officer of the Year, 1983.
  • National Honor Society In Business Administration and Management, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Central Michigan University, 1981.
  • National Veterans Scholastic Honor Society in Management and Supervision, Chi Gamma Iota, Central Michigan University, 1981.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry, 1996.
  • Executive Director, Panama Canal Dental Society, Fourth District Republic of Panama Constituent Dental Society, 1992.
  • Delegate, Fourth Trustee District, 132nd Annual Session of the American Dental Association, Seattle, WA, October, 1991.
  • President, Panama Canal Dental Society, Fourth District, Republic of Panama Constituent Dental Society, 1991.
  • Membership Chairman, Air Force Chaper, Academy of General Dentistry, 1987-1989.
  • Delegate, Air Force Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meetings, 1987 and 1988.
  • Scholarship, Clinician's Workshop, Academy of General Dentistry, March, 1986.
  • Chairman, American Dental Association Advisory Committee, Accreditation of the School of Health Care Sciences, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1985-1986.
  • Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry, 1985.
  • Chairman, National Children's Dental Health Month, Misawa AFB, 1974-1977, and Hickam AFB, 1977-1980.
  • Fellow, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, Theta Xi Chapter, 1974.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
  • Member, Washington State Dental Association, 1993-present.
  • Member, Seattle King-County Dental Society, 1993-present.
  • Member, Premier Study Group, 1993-present.
  • Member, Burien Dental Study Group, 1993-present.
  • Member, American Hospital Association, 1981-present.
  • Member, American Dental Association, 1978-present.
  • Member, Academy of General Dentistry, 1978-present.
  • Member, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, 1978-present.
  • Member, Air Force Association, 1975-present.
  • Member, University of Washington Dental Alumni Association, 1974-present.
  • Member, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, 1970-present.
PUBLISHED TEACHING SYLLABI:
  • Dental Management Guide for Base Dental Surgeons.School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1989.
  • Dental Radiography, Training Guide for Dental Assistants. School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1988.
  • Preventive Dentistry, Training Guide for Dental Assistants. School of Health Care Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1987.
PROFESSIONAL - MILITARY RECOGNITION:
  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1993.
  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1989.
  • Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, 1987.
  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1984.
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 1984.
  • Air Force Commendation Medal, 1981.
  • Air Force Humanitarian Service Medal, 1978.
  • Air Force Commendation Medal, 1977.
  • National Defense Service Medal, 1974 and 1991.
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 1984.



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