Dr. Malinda T Lam-Gershony

Malinda Lam-Gershony, DDS
HIGHLIGHTS
10 years of clinical experience
Certified and performed Invisalign orthodontics
Trained in implant placement and restoration
Special interest in treating medically-compromised patients, patients with dental phobia and pediatric patients
Skilled in basic periodontal, endodontic and oral surgery procedures
CE with John Kois Center, Gordon Christiansen, Nobel Biocare, Ladera Ranch Implant Institute 
EDUCATION
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency/Certification 
University of California San Francisco July 2001–June 2002
D.D.S., University of Washington School of Dentistry Sept. 1997–June 2001
B.Sc., Biochemistry; Cell/Molecular Biology University of Washington Sept.1993-June 1997
LICENSURE
Western Regional Examination Board; California State Board
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Dentist Theresa Yagi, D.D.S., Kirkland, WA Sept 2008-July 2010
Associate Dentist. Roger Nakanishi D.D.S.,Redmond,WA Jan 2006-Sept 2008
Associate Dentist. Russell …Nomi D.D.S., Kirkland,WA Jan 2006-May 2009
Associate Dentist. Ya-Pei Holden Chang, D.D.S.,Snohomish, WA Mar 2003-2006
Dentist/Lecturer. U of Washington Dental Fears Clinic, Seattle, WA July 2004-2005
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Part-time Faculty.
Oral Medicine/Emergency Clinic, U of Washington Dental School July 2004-Present
Lecturer/Part-time Faculty.
Dental Fears Clinic, U of Washington Dental School July 2004–May 2005
Restorative Clinic Part-time Instructor.
Lake Washington Vocational Technical College Sept.2002-Present
Clinical Part-time Instructor.
University of California San Francisco Sept. 2001-June 2002
Dental Research Fellowships.
U of Washington School of Dentistry June 1997-Sept.1999
PUBLICATIONS
“How Xylitol-Containing Products Affect Cariogenic Bacteria,” JADA, April 2002.
“Children’s Acceptance of Xylitol-based Foods,” Community Dent Oral Epidemiology, August 1999.
“Improving Access for Medicaid-Insured Children: Focus on Front Office Personnel,” JADA, March 1999.
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Quintessence Award in Research Excellence, June 2001;University of Washington Dental Alumni Scholarship Award, June 2000;University of Washington Dean’s List;American Dental Association; Washington State Dental Association;Seattle-King County Dental Society;Greater Seattle Multi-Disciplinary Study Club;Eastside Multi specialists Study Club;Eastside Women Dentists Study Club
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer Dentist/Coordinator. St.Jude tent city dental care for the homeless May 2007
Volunteer Dentist. Jamaica. Great Smiles and Smile Foundation. November 2002
References and Portfolio Available Upon Request
Curriculum Vitae--PDF