Julia A. Richman, DDS, MSD, FAAPD
Dr. Julia Richman graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She also graduated from the University of Washington with a master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Public Health degree. She has had advanced training in forensic odontology including detection of child abuse, dental aging, identification and litigation, and she is available to serve as an expert witness for malpractice and audit defense cases. She is also available for forensic dentistry consulting. She continues her education by attending numerous conferences each year and lecturing on pediatric topics. Her interests include: care for children with special needs, including autism, treatment and prevention of dental injuries, and reduction of dental anxiety.
She has served as a member of the Working Committee and Test Construction Team (Orthodontics) for the American Dental Association®’s Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination, which is developing a new test for dental licensure. From 2016-2022, she has served as a commissioner and as chair (2019-2020) of the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.
She is also a member in good standing of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- International Association of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Society of Forensic Odontology
Dr. Richman trained in hospital and clinical settings with extensive training on patients who have special healthcare needs. As a part of her pediatric dentistry residency, she completed child and adolescent orthodontic training. Dr. Richman is a BLS, CPR and First Aid Instructor.
Dr. Richman has served on the Snoqualmie Valley Little League Board of Directors (2021-2024). She and her family enjoy many outdoor activities and sports together, including golf, baseball, hiking, kayaking and snowshoeing. During her spare time, Dr. Richman enjoys golf, scuba diving, paddleboarding and cooking.