Andre Ritter

Dr. André Ritter is Dean and Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He received his dental doctorate degree from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC, Brazil), a MSD degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and a PhD from Universidade Positivo (PR, Brazil). Dr. Ritter also has two Certificates in Operative Dentistry (UFSC and UNC), and an MBA in HealthCare Management from Northeastern University. Among former roles, he has been a Graduate Program Director (UNC), Department Chair (UNC and NYU), and Executive Vice Dean and COO (UNC). Dr. Ritter has been involved in clinical and laboratory research, particularly in the areas of adhesive dentistry, caries risk assessment, and caries management. He has also maintained a part-time intramural clinical practice while serving as a faculty member at UNC and NYU (2000-2022). Dr. Ritter has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, 80 research abstracts, and co-authored over 20 book chapters. He is a senior editor of the bestselling dental textbook “The Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry” (Elsevier) and is co-author of “Composite Veneers: The Direct-Indirect Technique” (Quintessence Books) with Dr. Newton Fahl Jr. Dr. Ritter is a member of several dental organizations, including the American and International Associations for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the American Dental Association. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Ritter has presented many scientific papers and continuing education courses regionally, nationally, and internationally. As Dean at the UW School of Dentistry, Dr. Ritter is working with various stakeholders to advance oral health for all in the region through education, research, oral health practice, and service to the community. Dr. Ritter can be reached at avritter@uw.edu.