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Leighton Wood

Blountville,Tennessee

Summary

Orthodontist with vast knowledge of orthodontics with 20 years experience in USAF patient care, serving on cleft palate team, also serving on Dentofacial Deformaties team and teaching General Practice and Oral Surgery residents. 27 years in private practice exclusively of orthodontics treatment. Problem solving Orthodontist focused on treatment of jaw irregularities in children and adults. Became the leading provider of Invisalign and Sure Smile aligners since 2000.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthodontist

Tri Cities Orthodontics
07.1996 - Current

Ortho-surgical treatments

Cleft Palate treatments

  • Growing management treatments

Integrated treatments - Prosthesis -Implantology - Orthodontics

  • Evaluated needs of new patients through careful examination and review of X-rays and health histories.
  • Treated patients by fitting mouth appliances, braces and retainers and checked on progress at each office visit.
  • Diagnosed teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Adjusted dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
  • Coordinated orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
  • Studied diagnostic records such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of teeth and X-rays to develop patient treatment plans.

Orthodontist

USAF Dental Service
08.1981 - 07.1996
  • Treated patients by fitting mouth appliances, braces and retainers and checked on progress at each office visit.
  • Diagnosed teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Studied diagnostic records such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of teeth and X-rays to develop patient treatment plans.
  • Coordinated orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance on Cleft Palate and Dentiofacial Deformaties teams.
  • Served as teacher for Gen Practice and Oral Surgery residents.

Orthodontic Resident

UNC Chapel Hill
06.1979 - 06.1981
  • Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
  • Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
  • Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.

General Dentist

USAF
06.1977 - 06.1979
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Collaborated with dental professional to plan dental treatments.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
  • Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.

Education

Master of Science - Orthodontics Certificate & MS Degree

Univ of NC
Chapel Hill NC
06.1979

DDS - Dentistry

University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
Memphis TN
06.1977

Skills

  • Invisalign system expertise
  • Sure Smile aligner system expertise
  • Edge-wise expertise
  • Straight-wire expertise
  • Treatment of Phase I & II orthodontic cases
  • Treatment of Cleft Palate proficiency
  • Treatment Surgical Jaw deformities proficiency

Certification

- Certification in Invisalign System - 2000

- License in Orthodontics - 1981

Diplomate ABO 3/2/1990

- License in Dentistry - 1977

Tenn Lic 7/20/1977

Virginia Lic 5/20/2011

Publications

to follow

Timeline

Orthodontist

Tri Cities Orthodontics
07.1996 - Current

Orthodontist

USAF Dental Service
08.1981 - 07.1996

Orthodontic Resident

UNC Chapel Hill
06.1979 - 06.1981

General Dentist

USAF
06.1977 - 06.1979

Master of Science - Orthodontics Certificate & MS Degree

Univ of NC

DDS - Dentistry

University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

- Certification in Invisalign System - 2000

- License in Orthodontics - 1981

Diplomate ABO 3/2/1990

- License in Dentistry - 1977

Tenn Lic 7/20/1977

Virginia Lic 5/20/2011

Leighton Wood