Dr. Barbara Sheller is Division Chief of Pediatric Dentistry and a craniofacial orthodontist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. A highlight of her practice at Seattle Children’s is Barbara’s collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to manage patients with severe craniofacial differences or medical complexities. She is an active member of the Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Team, Vascular Anomalies Team, and Refractory Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program. Dr. Sheller is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. She is Affiliate Professor in both Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and has served in leadership and committee positions in organized dentistry locally, regionally, and nationally. Dr. Sheller is currently President-Elect for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and will serve as PCSO President in 2026-27.
Dr. Sheller’s current research includes infant airway appliances for management of Robin Sequence, orthodontic management of patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial conditions, interdisciplinary management of refractory sleep apnea, pediatric dental emergencies, and dental management of medically complex patients. She has authored or coauthored more than fifty peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters. Dr. Sheller has been the primary research mentor for numerous orthodontic and pediatric dentistry residents.
Dr. Sheller is a Seattle native and proud University of Washington (UW) alum including undergraduate studies, School of Dentistry, and Orthodontics. She was recently honored with the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the UW School of Dentistry for her contributions and service as a clinician, educator, research mentor, and volunteerism for organized dentistry.