Gary E. Heyamoto, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., L.L.S.R., F.I.C.D., F.A.C.D., F.C.D.I., F.A.G.D., F.P.F.S.
RETIRED
WASHINGTON AGD
2005 and 2016 "DENTIST OF THE YEAR"
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD SNOHOMISH COUNTY
2018 "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR"
WASHINGTON AGD 2019 "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD"
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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.
A SECOND AGD's LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD (2012)
To accomplish his second Lifelong Learning Service Recognition Award, Dr. Heyamoto completed another 100 hours of dental-related community or volunteer services along with an additional 500 hours of continuing education hours (in 16 different dental disciplines). 2112 AGD President Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD says, "For Dr. Heyamoto, this award symbolizes a career of excellence in dentistry and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to his fellow dentists and to members of the community." As of 2012, only 6 of the AGD's 37,000-plus members have received the prestigious LLSR twice.
Dr. Heyamoto has received his THIRD Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition Award in San Francisco on June 20, 2015. To date about 41% of AGD members are Fellows, 8% are Masters and less than 1% have been recognized for their lifelong learning and service activities. Of all general dentists in the U.S., only about 16% have achieved Fellowship, 3% Mastership and less that .3% have earned the AGD LLSR. It takes 350 hour of certified lecture, 150 hours of hands on training and 100 hours of community volunteer work for each LLSR award. So three LLSRs is rarefied air indeed. Dr. Heyamoto is one of the first to achieve this status.
AN UNPRECEDENTED 4TH LIFELONG LEARNING SERVICE RECOGNITION
On July 20, 2019, Dr. Heyamoto received his Fourth Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition in Hartford Connecticut. He is one of two general dentists in the country to acheive this milestone. Knowledge and education of the latest techniques and treatment methods is key to successful and durable treatment.
In 2016 the Washington Academy of General Dentistry moved their educational efforts out of hotels and into a facility located next to Angle Lake.
We now occupy the fourth floor and are currently offering hands-on dental education.
Dr. Heyamoto was honored with the naming of the conference center's lecture room in his name. Again, speechless.
With his entire family present at the annual Oral Cancer/Membership Appreciation Gala Auction in October, Dr. Gary was surprised with the "2016 Dentist of the Year" recognition. Appreciative for the award, he feels the entire volunteer group should share in this honor. "It's the generous people who make up AGD's membership that give this organization such a wonderful reputation, not any one individual. I'm so greatful for the opportunity to work with WA AGD!"
In May 2018, Dr. Gary was named Snohomish County Dental Society's Special Recognition / Dentist of the Year Award for voluntary community service. Pictured is 2017 award recipient Dr. Nhi Pham presenting the recognition plaque.
In July 2018, the International College of Dentists acknowledged Dr. Gary in their newletter for Snohomish County's Citizen of the Year recognition.
