Dr. Uparika Sharma

Dr. Uparika Sharma received doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S) degree from University of Washington (advanced standing program). This is very competitive program that selects only 5 dentists with prior international dental education & experience. She has also completed 1 year advanced training in endodontics therapy (which only 10% of the dentist usually undertake). She is also an TMJ/TMD expert. As a TMJ expert, she treats general dental problems with a long term perspective, preventing impact on the other teeth, jaw bones, head and neck region. In addition to general dental procedures, she evaluates TMJ, cervical spine, airway problems, chronic headache, CRPS. Only 5% of dentists in America are typically trained in this area. And only a handful of Bellevue dentists are trained in Washington state.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

Dr. Uparika Sharma has been awarded as Eastside's Dentist of the year 2019 by 425 Magazine. The nominations are handled by a third party. Dr. Uparika Sharma is also an TMJ/TMD expert. As a TMJ expert, she treats general dental problems with a long term perspective, preventing impact on the other teeth, jaw bones, head and neck region. Bellevue ENT doctors and Bellevue Chiropractic doctors also refer patients to her. Information technology employees spend a lot of time on computers, and often in stressful environments. TMJ examinations help identify potential problems and avoid longer term impact such as headaches, ear pain etc.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Comprehensive Dental Exams including TMJ evaluations. Root canal treatments, wisdom tooth extractions. Invisalign orthodontics, smile design and veneers.

What are you proud of in your practice?

We are passionate about helping people and providing best care. Our office treats patients as family and we pride ourselves on deeply caring about patient well-being and experience.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I am very passionate about treating each client specific to their needs, and strive to make a positive impact with each treatment. We do comprehensive dental exams, root canal treatments, wisdom tooth extractions, Invisalign orthodontics, smile design, veneers and other treatments.