Award-Winning Seattle Dentist Dr. Harry Shin, DDS Traces His Approach Back to Treating Special-Needs Patients
The 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentist and four-time Seattle Met Top Dentist honoree at Moritis & Shin Dentistry credits early work in New York for the philosophy behind his recognition
Dr. Harry Shin, DDS, general dentist and co-founder of Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle in downtown Seattle, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentist and a Seattle Met Top Dentist for the fourth consecutive year (2023–2026). He is also a Gold+ Invisalign Provider. Dr. Shin traces the approach behind that recognition back to an earlier chapter of his career: treating patients with special needs in New York.
"Those patients need you to slow down, explain things differently, sometimes adjust your whole approach for one visit," Dr. Shin said. "That's not something a textbook prepares you for. You either learn it by doing it, or you don't learn it at all."
The Awards, and What Sits Behind Them
Castle Connolly's list is built through peer nomination and physician-led screening, reflecting how other clinicians assess a practitioner's skill; Seattle Met's list draws more on reader input and local reputation. Earning both, across multiple years, points to a standard of care patients can verify from more than one direction. Dr. Shin, who earned his DDS from New York University with honors and completed a residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, says the special-needs work he did early on is where that standard actually took shape.
For more information regarding the award : https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-dentists/harry-shin-general-dentistry-cc212830
A Standard That Applies to Every Patient
Special-needs dentistry often requires more time per visit, more flexible communication, and more patience than a routine cleaning. At Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle, Dr. Shin applies that same standard broadly — not reserved for patients who need extra accommodation, but built into how the practice approaches every appointment, an emphasis that also shows up in its prevention-first, minimally invasive care.
"I don't think 'patient' should just mean waiting your turn," Dr. Shin said. "It should describe how we treat people once they're actually in the chair. The awards are a good outside check on that — but the standard came first."
Know more about the dentist : https://www.moritisdentistry.com/about-us/meet-our-team/
About Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle
Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle is a general dental practice located in downtown Seattle, offering preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental care, including Invisalign. More information about the practice and its team is available at moritisdentistry.com.
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Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle
509 Olive Wy #1520
Seattle WA 98101
206-682-7900
https://www.moritisdentistry.com/
"Those patients need you to slow down, explain things differently, sometimes adjust your whole approach for one visit," Dr. Shin said. "That's not something a textbook prepares you for. You either learn it by doing it, or you don't learn it at all."
The Awards, and What Sits Behind Them
Castle Connolly's list is built through peer nomination and physician-led screening, reflecting how other clinicians assess a practitioner's skill; Seattle Met's list draws more on reader input and local reputation. Earning both, across multiple years, points to a standard of care patients can verify from more than one direction. Dr. Shin, who earned his DDS from New York University with honors and completed a residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, says the special-needs work he did early on is where that standard actually took shape.
For more information regarding the award : https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-dentists/harry-shin-general-dentistry-cc212830
A Standard That Applies to Every Patient
Special-needs dentistry often requires more time per visit, more flexible communication, and more patience than a routine cleaning. At Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle, Dr. Shin applies that same standard broadly — not reserved for patients who need extra accommodation, but built into how the practice approaches every appointment, an emphasis that also shows up in its prevention-first, minimally invasive care.
"I don't think 'patient' should just mean waiting your turn," Dr. Shin said. "It should describe how we treat people once they're actually in the chair. The awards are a good outside check on that — but the standard came first."
Know more about the dentist : https://www.moritisdentistry.com/about-us/meet-our-team/
About Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle
Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle is a general dental practice located in downtown Seattle, offering preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental care, including Invisalign. More information about the practice and its team is available at moritisdentistry.com.
Media Contact / Appointments
Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle
509 Olive Wy #1520
Seattle WA 98101
206-682-7900
https://www.moritisdentistry.com/
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