Dr. John Ive

Dr. Ive was born and raised in Seattle. He attended Seattle University and graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He is the recipient, from the University, of numerous awards for Scholastic and Clinical Excellence.

John has been in orthodontic practice in the Northshore area since completing his orthodontic specialty residency at the University of Washington in 1979. He is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University, where he has served on the faculty for over 25 years. Not only has Dr. Ive participated in the teaching of hundreds of graduate orthodontists, but has had the opportunity to continuously update his own knowledge and skills. His patients thus benefit not only from his many years of teaching and clinical experience, but also from ongoing application to his practice of the latest scientific knowledge and technical innovation.

He has been President of the Washington State Society of Orthodontists, has represented Washington State as Director of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, which is the only orthodontic specialty board sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists and recognized exclusively by the American Dental Association.

Dr. Ive enjoys boating in the Pacific Northwest and winter skiing with his family.

“The greatest joy and achievement of my professional career is contributing to the oral health of and creating beautiful smiles for our wonderful patients. I am privileged and honored to treat many individuals of our communities.”