Pediatric Dentistry is one of the nine recognized dental specialties of the American Dental Association (ADA). Pediatric dentists are specialists dedicated to the oral health of children and other patients with special health care needs. After the required four years of dental school, pediatric dentists complete two to three years of additional specialized training, which includes study in child psychology, growth and development. This training allows them to provide the most up-to-date treatment for children's dental needs.

Before practicing in Lynnwood, Drs. Bunch and Marshall practiced full-time in Mount Vernon. In addition to practicing children’s dentistry, they have a strong commitment to education and community service. While practicing in the Northwest, Drs. Bunch and Marshall have taught part-time in the Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry at the U W Dental School and Dr. Bunch served on Skagit and Island Counties’ Head Start Healthcare Committee. They are also representatives of the University of Washington’s Program on improving dental care for underprivileged children through the ABCD Program, and have been working to bring the benefits of water fluoridation to Skagit County children.

Dr. Bunch was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. While growing up he spent many days after school and during vacations in his father’s dental office. From the time he was a small child, he wanted to be a dentist. His first step in this process was attending Tulane University in New Orleans to study molecular biology. After studying at Tulane, he was selected to attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry for his DDS degree. He received his Pediatric Dental Specialty training at University Iowa School of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa. In addition to his specialty in Pediatric Dentistry, he completed his Master’s of Science in Dental Public Health Science at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Marshall was born and raised in Jerome, Idaho. Her family has a long history in the potato industry. She is a graduate of Idaho State University and earned her DDS degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Marshall practiced general dentistry for 3 years before receiving her Pediatric Dental Specialty training at the University of Washington Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

While in dental school, Dr. Bunch received the Seattle Pediatric Dentists’ Society Dr. David B. Law Award, the UW Dental School Johnny N. Johnson Leadership Award, and the American Student Dental Association’s Leadership Award. During his residency, he received the W. Philip Phair Graduate Dental Public Health Research Award.
While in dental school, Dr. Marshall received multiple awards for her research in jaw growth. In addition, she received the UW School of Dentistry Governance and Service Award and the American Society of Dentistry for Children Award, among others. During her residency, she was Chief Resident.

Their memberships in dental organizations include the following:

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• American Dental Association

• Washington State Dental Association

• Seattle Pediatric Dentists’ Study Club
  Dr. Bunch is currently the President; Dr. Marshall is Secretary

• Snohomish County Dental Society

Drs. Bunch and Marshall married in the summer of 2005. They enjoy the challenges and rewards of practicing pediatric dentistry. Their goals are to contribute to a generation of children who enjoy going to the dentist and who will reap the benefits of good childhood dental experiences throughout their lifetime.

Lynnwood, Washington Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Norman Bunch ~ Dentistry for infants, children, and adolescents.