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Derek Tuan Nguyen D.D.S

Derek Tuan Nguyen D.D.S

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Personable and compassionate, with solid foundation in dental care and patient management. Well-versed in dental anatomy and radiology, coupled with proficiency in restorative procedures and patient education. Committed to improving patient oral health and delivering high-quality care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Dentist

Justin Dental and Braces
06.2023 - Current
  • Deliver general dentistry in high-volume PPO and FFS practice, treating 10–15 patients daily.
  • Execute procedures like SRPs, composite restorations, crowns, root canals, and extractions with precision.
  • Achieve high treatment plan acceptance by effectively communicating clinical findings and fostering trust.
  • Manage anxious patients through calm, empathetic chairside manner.
  • Fluent in Spanish, facilitating communication with diverse patient demographics.
  • Utilize Open Dental software and iTero scanning for efficient workflows.
  • Work collaboratively with dental assistants and office staff to ensure quality care and workflow efficiency.
  • Ensure accurate clinical documentation while adhering to OSHA and infection control standards.

Comprehensive Implant Residency – CRISPER

Stevenson Dental Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Completed a 6-month advanced hands-on residency in implant surgery and prosthodontics led by UCLA-trained faculty.
  • Gained comprehensive training in implant placement, sinus lifts, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, digital workflow, immediate loading, and full-arch restorations (All-on-X).
  • Performed multiple live implant surgeries on patients under faculty supervision, from treatment planning through final prosthetic delivery.
  • Developed proficiency in CBCT diagnostics, guided surgery planning, digital impressions, custom abutment design, and management of peri-implant complications.
  • Participated in structured didactic and clinical modules covering surgical anatomy, prosthodontic principles, digital dentistry, and implant complication management.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Texas A&M School of Dentistry
Dallas, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biochemistry

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Restorative dentistry
  • Preventive care
  • Patient Communication
  • Open Dental
  • Staff leadership
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Digital dentistry
  • Dental implant placement
  • Nobel Biocare Implant System
  • Dental Photography

Timeline

Comprehensive Implant Residency – CRISPER

Stevenson Dental Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025

Associate Dentist

Justin Dental and Braces
06.2023 - Current

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Texas A&M School of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science and Arts - Biochemistry

The University of Texas at Austin

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