FELLOWSHIP IN THE ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY  (1995)  Earned by attaining 500 hours of  P.A.C.E. approved continuing dental education, plus, passage of the Fellowship Examination  (400 questions covering  16 dental disciplines).  

FELLOWSHIP IN THE PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY (2000)                                                                                                                       
The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an honorary dental service organization that was established in 1936. The Academy awards medals and other honors to persons who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to dentistry and who are recognized as worthy role models for others in the profession.

MASTERSHIP IN THE ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY  (2002)

Awardees must first have earned Fellowship Award.

An additional 600 hours of P.A.C.E. approved continuing dental education, of which 400 hours must be hands-on participation, is required to be earned.    

The 600 hours must meet minimum hours distributed within 16 different disciplines.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY INTERNATIONAL  (2005)                                                                   

Awarded to dentists dedicated to sharing knowledge in order to serve the dental and oral health needs and to improve the quality of life of the people throughout the world.  Must be nominated by two existing members, then approved by the membership council.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS          (2005)                                   

The A.C.D. grants Fellowship to those who have done meritorious work to advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership in dentistry.  Recipiant must have been nominated by existing members.

WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY'S "DENTIST OF THE YEAR"  (2005)                                                   

Awarded to the general dentist who has made exceptional contributions to promote organized dentisry in the State of Washington. 

FELLOWSHIP IN THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF DENTISTS  (2006)                                                                                                          

Fellowship in the International College of Dentists is by invitation only, an honor bestowed upon those dentists who have made significant contributions to the profession, the community and their families.

AGD's LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD  (2007)  

                                                                                                                                         AGD Masters who receive this additional recognition must have completed more than 1,600 hours of continuing dental education, in 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 550 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques.  In addition, more than 100 hours of service to the community is required.

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DR. HEYAMOTO'S PROFESSIONAL  AFFILIATIONS

American Dental Association

Member  (1980-Present)

Washington State Dental Association

Member (1980-Present)

Budget/Finance Committee (2007-10)

Chair of Budget/Finance Committee (2010)

Board of Directors (2010-2013)

Alternate Delegate to ADA (2010)

Seattle-King County Dental Society

Member (1980--Present)

Secretary   (2006)

Forensic Committee (1984-Present)

Communications Committee                   (2001-Present)

N.W. Asian-American Dental Seminars

Member  (1981-present)

Spear/Kois Clinical Study Club

Mt. Vernon   Member  (1987-1991)  

Seattle Study Club

Member  (1984-2004)

Academy of General Dentistry

Member (1987-Present)

Council on Dental Care (2005-08)

Liaison for Dental Care to B.O.T. ('09)

Liaison for LGA Council to B.O.T. ('10)

Liaison for Public Relations to B.O.T. ('11)

Region XI Trustee (2009-Current)

L.D.Pankey Alumni Association

Member  (1994-present)

L.D.Pankey Continuum 1-5 

American Equilibration Society

Member  (1994-present)

R.V. Tucker Cast Gold Clinical Study Club                                                     Member  (1997-2009)

Horsecreek Interdisciplinary Dental Study Club of Bothell

Member  (1998-present)

Washington State Dental Identification Team (Forensic)

Member  (1998-present)

American Society of Forensic Odontology

Member  (2000-present)

U. of W. Alumni Association

(Life Member)

U. of W. Dental Alumni  Association

Member  (1980-present)

Dean's Club University of Washington

Member  (1995-present)

W.S.D.A. / U.W. Mentorship Program for Dental Students

Member  (1996-present)