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Education: Roseman University College of Dental Medicine
Grad Year: 2024
Experience: 0 Years
Specialty: General
Opportunity:
- Associateship
- Temporary Placement
Desired Locations:
- UT - Central Utah
UT - Northern Utah / Wasatch Front
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Additional Information
I am a new graduate and trying to gain as much experience with patient care, exams, restorations, crowns/bridges, extractions, and anterior root canals.
Dr. Jody Chiang was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, where she cherished her summers by the beach. As per her parent’s arrangement, Dr. Chiang would live with her mother in Taiwan and her father in America for a year and a half at a time, fostering her fluency in Mandarin Chinese. In addition to spending time with her grandparents and numerous cousins, Dr. Chiang developed a passion for hands-on activities, learning to knit from her grandmother and play guitar from her brothers.Dr. Chiang pursued a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chinese at UC Davis before furthering her education in Los Angeles, where she earned a Master of Science certificate from USC Keck School of Medicine in Global Medicine.Dr. Chiang pursued her dental training at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine where she was granted the National Health Service Corps Scholarship for dental school. She held various leadership positions with the American Student Dental Association, Patient’s Assistance Fund, and was published in various research articles focusing on oral health. Dr. Chiang was deeply involved in community service initiatives, including providing oral health screenings at Give Kids a Smile Day, volunteering at soup kitchens with the Geraldine E King Women’s Center, and organizing oral health activities for special needs children at Smile Station. Dr. Chiang’s passion for service inspired her to become the Community Outreach Chair and later the Legislative Liaison for her dental school chapter.Her dedication to service, leadership, research, and academic excellence earned her numerous awards upon her graduation in 2024, including the prestigious Brian D. Stone Memorial Award, The Quintessence Award for Research Achievement, and The Cheever Outstanding Leadership and Professionalism Scholarship.Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Chiang loves spending time with her partner of 8 years, Chili, and their two beloved cats, Fredo and Marcus. Together, they enjoy watching UFC fights at home, trying new all-you-can-eat restaurants, discovering new music, and sampling local coffee shops. She is thrilled to start her dental journey where she will prioritize patient care and oral health education.
Education
Roseman University College of Dental Medicine
Undergraduate Degree
UC Davis 2014
Experience: 0 Years