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Kian Tingey

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic dental student excited to take the next step the dental field. Offering strong interpersonal skills and keen interest in dental science, ready to learn and grow in dental environment. Brings solid grasp of basic dental concepts and ability to quickly acquire new techniques in patient care and clinical procedures. Ready to use and develop skills in dentistry and practice management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Tingey Orthodontics
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Utah Valley University
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Facilitated peer-led study groups to promote collaborative learning and increase subject matter comprehension.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to identify areas where students needed additional support for improved academic performance.
  • Developed tailored instructional materials and resources to address specific needs of diverse learners in various subjects.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine
Glendale, AZ
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05-2021

Skills

  • Endodontics - 6 Pre-molar / 5 Molar
  • Time management abilities - Managed my personal schedule with regard to patient care
  • Tooth extraction - 120 simple and surgical extractions (including third molars)
  • Dental surgery - Surgical removal of 2 failing implants, removal and biopsy of oral pathology, multiple guided bone regeneration surgeries, managed and treated multiple oroantral communications post-extractions, multiple alveoloplasty procedures in preparation for dentures, and removal of palatal and mandibular tori
  • Dental Implants - Personally planned and placed 5 surgically guided implants
  • Fixed Prosthesis - 50 single unit crowns, 3 anterior bridges, 1 posterior bridge, 1 anterior implant bridge, 1 implant crown
  • Removable Prosthesis - 7 Immediate Mx dentures, 10 complete Mx dentures, 6 Mn metal framework RPD, 1 Implant retained tissue supported Mn denture, 1 Complete Mn denture
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM - Scanned and designed majority of single unit crowns with Cerec and E4D
  • Patient interviewing - Screened for patients based on health concerns and dental needs
  • Restorative procedures - Composite fillings 55, Core buildup 45
  • Trained with Laser (CO2, Diode, Er:YAG)
  • CBCT interpretation - Pathology interpretation, endodontic evaluation, and implant design and placement

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Tingey Orthodontics
05.2018 - 08.2021

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Utah Valley University
01.2018 - 12.2020

Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Utah Valley University
Kian Tingey