Heejin Kang, D.D.S.
Henderson,NV
Summary
Patient-focused clinical dentist with various advanced training and certifications. Diverse background, with a second doctorate in Musical Arts and collegiate teaching experiences. A communicative, empathetic, and personable clinical approach, with a passion to serve the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Dentist
Bionic Smile
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - Current
- All-on-four implants fixed restoration and fabrication involving bite establishment, esthetic evaluation and design customization.
General Dentist
Green Valley Smiles Dentistry
Henderson, NV
06.2023 - 05.2024
- General dentistry procedures including implants, crowns, fillings, root canal, teeth extractions, dentures, emergency services and clear aligners.
Clinical Instructor
College of Dentistry at Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Instructed Operative Dentistry V course for 2nd-year dental students and Early Clinic course for 1st-year dental students.
Clinical Intern
State Valley Dental
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Pre-dental experience of assisting with procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks.
Assistant Professor of Music
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
08.2012 - 08.2016
Assistant Professor of Music, Coordinator of Prep Group Theory, Instructor of Piano
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH
08.2012 - 07.2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2006 - 05.2008
Education
D.D.S. -
Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
Columbus, OH05.2023
Pre-Medicine Postbaccalaureate -
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH05.2018
Artist Diploma - Harpsichord Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH05-2013
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH05-2012
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Journalism
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2006
Skills
- Restorative & esthetic dentistry
- All-on-four restoration & implant surgery
- Botox, dermal filler, PDO thread lifting
- TMJ & facial pain therapy (AAFE certified)
- Invisalign certified
- Laser dentistry certified
- CEREC technology
- VELscope oral cancer screening
- Non-surgical root canal therapy
- Surgical exodontia
- Fixed & removable prosthodontics
- Emergency dental care
- Pediatric & special needs dentistry
- Bilingual in English and Korean
Projects
Advanced Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Clinical training of advanced behavior guidance techniques at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of OSU and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Homegrown Smiles
- Provided restorative dentistry at a community-based pediatric clinic.
Nisonger Center Intellectual & Developmental Distabilities
- Performed restorative dentistry for patients with disabilities requiring advanced behavior guidance techniques and passive immobilization.
Franklin County Early Childhood Education Family Center
- Provided dentistry for underserved children with developmental disabilities using advanced behavior guidance and conscious sedation.
Third Street Family Health Services
- Performed walk-in urgent dental care at nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center.
(Performed as a Student Dentist in Columbus, OH from June 2022 to May 2023.)
Volunteer
- Adopt-A-Vet Dental Program
- Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
- Give Kids A Smile Program by American Dental Association
- Dental HOME Health Outreach Mobile Clinic
- Ohio Dental Project
- Music Therapy Pianist at the American Cancer Society Hawaii and University Hospitals Siedman Cancer Center
- Toddler Rock Educator at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
Awards
- CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award & General Chemistry Award
- John Young Foundation Academic Scholarship Winner of the College of Arts & Science
- Palama Scholarship for Academic Excellence & Community Service
- Geraldine Perdrini Academic Scholarship Winner
- Master’s Graduate Teaching Assistantship & Full Stipend Scholarship
- Music Teachers National Association Southwest Division and Hawaii State Piano Artist Winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restorative Dentist
Bionic Smile
05.2024 - Current
General Dentist
Green Valley Smiles Dentistry
06.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Instructor
College of Dentistry at Ohio State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Intern
State Valley Dental
04.2017 - 05.2019
Assistant Professor of Music
Case Western Reserve University
08.2012 - 08.2016
Assistant Professor of Music, Coordinator of Prep Group Theory, Instructor of Piano
Cleveland Institute of Music
08.2012 - 07.2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa
08.2006 - 05.2008
D.D.S. -
Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
Pre-Medicine Postbaccalaureate -
John Carroll University
Artist Diploma - Harpsichord Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Journalism
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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