Dr Riolo

Chris and Burcu

Dr. Christopher Riolo obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

He completed his orthodontic training and received his Speciality Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters of Science degree at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Dr. Riolo also has a PhD in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan.

Dr Riolo has been married to his wife, Burcu for 8 years. They have two girls Mina and Banu ages 5 and 3.  Dr Riolo has been a pilot since high school and enjoys flying, sailing and skiing in his spare time.

Dr Riolo and his wife Burcu have two girls Mina and Banu and 5 and 3 years respectively.

Dr Riolo believes that the knowledge necessary to create beautiful smiles is gained through a combination of education, practical experience, and dedication to lifelong learning. Dr Riolo is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. This signifies a unique achievement, a step beyond the three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. Nationally, only one-third of the orthodontists in the United States are certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. He is also a member of the following organizations:

• American Association of Orthodontists
• American Board of Orthodontics
• The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
• American Lingual Orthodontics Association
• Michigan Association of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association

Dr Riolo's wife Burcu Bayirli also an orthodontist.  Dr. Bayirli graduated from the University of Michigan's graduate orthodontic program.  Dr Bayirli obtained a PhD in Public Health from the University of  Michigan and has spent the last 10 years as a full time academic, teaching orthodontics and involved in research.  Throughout the last 10 years she has maintained a faculty orthodontic practice and looks forward to working in private practice in Seattle.