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The Raleigh Pediatric Dental Team
 Dr. David D. Olson, DDS, MS
Dr.
David D. Olson, DDS, MS, grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina where he attended Underwood
Elementary School, West Millbrook Middle School, and Millbrook
High School. He went on to college at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill where he graduated with a BS in Biology. In 1999
he graduated from the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Dave then completed
three additional years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry
and received a masters degree in dental public health at the University
of Iowa College of Dentistry, as well as the University of Iowa
Hospital and Clinics, and the Center for Disabilities and Development.
He maintains an active affiliation with the UNC School of Dentistry
as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and with the University of Iowa College of Dentistry as a guest lecturer. Dr. Dave is also a member of
the North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association,
the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Raleigh/Wake
County Dental Society. In 2006, Dr. Dave achieved Diplomate status as a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Residency University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Iowa City, IA
July 1999 - July 2002
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry awarded July 2002
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry
Iowa City, IA
July 1999 - June 2002
Masters of Science Degree in Dental Public Health awarded June 2002
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC
August 1995 - May 1999
D.D.S. Degree awarded May 1999
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2005 Matsco Dental Office Design Competition- Recognition of Excellence
- 2002 DPH Graduate Research Award
- 2002 OMNII Graduate Research Award
- 1999 American Society of Dentistry for Children Award
- 1998 Pierre Fauchard Academic Scholarship Award
- 1998 International College of Dentists Award: Research Award
- 1998 Dr. Ronald Strauss Community and International Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society
- Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Clinic treating children and young adults with Medicaid/Healthchoice
- Indian Health Services Dental Clinics - Arizona and Wyoming
- Public Health Dental Clinics - Des Moines and Davenport, Iowa
- Undergraduate Clinic Dental Attending
- Treatment of children in the operating room under general anesthesia
- Treatment of children utilizing conscious sedation medication
- Treatment of patients with special needs at the Center for
Disabilities and Development
- Preventive Orthodontic Clinic
- University of Iowa Cleft Lip/Palate Team
- General Anesthesia Rotation
- Chief Resident - Department of Pediatric Dentistry
RESEARCH/PRESENTATIONS
- Effects of 1% Chlorhexidine Gel on the Suppression of Streptococcus
mutans in Head Start Children (Master's Thesis) - AAPD Omnii
Award Presentation 2002
- Validating an Instrument Designed to Justify Treatment Under
General Anesthesia - AAPD Annual Session 2001
- Needs Assessment for the University of Iowa Married Student
Housing - AAPD Annual Session 2000
- Effect of 10% Carbamide Peroxide on Enamel Protein Content
- Research and Review Day 1998 and Table Clinic Day 1998.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
- State Licensure North Carolina State Dental Board
- 1999-present PALS Certified - Successful completion of Pediatric
Advanced Life Support Course.
- 1995-present BLS Certified - Successful completion of Basic
Life Support Course.
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry - Diplomate
- 2003-present Active Medical Staff- WakeMed Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh Pediatric Dental Team
Donna
Donna is originally from upstate New York where she worked at Cornell University. In Raleigh, she has held administrative positions in real estate, eye care, and general dentistry. Her love for children has brought her to the Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry team. She enjoys bowling, swimming (in her pool), baseball (Go Yankees!), going to the beach, and most of all her three grandchildren- Jackson, Kristy, and Sophia. |
Kelly
Kelly graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill Dental Assisting Program and went on to specialize in Pediatric Dental Assisting. She has over ten years experience in dentistry and is DANB certified. She enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and her two daughters, Hannah and Morgan. Kelly loves amusement parks, snow skiing, water parks and all kid movies! |
Diane D.
Diane is originally from New Jersey where she started her career as a Pediatric Dental Assistant in 1990. She loves children and animals. She enjoys watching sports, boating, her pets and spending time with her son Christian and her husband Joe. |
Amy B.
Amy has held an administrative role in psychiatry for the past eight years. Her love of children has brought her to Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry. She enjoys shooting pool, riding horses, and spending time with her family. |
Tatjana
Tatjana has been a dental assistant for six years. During that time she has worked in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and general dentistry. Her passion is working with young children and she enjoys spending time with her own children. |
Amy
Amy has been a dental assistant for six years. She has experience with pediatric dentistry and general dentistry. She loves working with children and enjoys running, scrap booking, and spending time with her daughter and family. |
Betsy
Betsy moved to Raleigh from Vermont where she worked for 18 years as an Office Administrator in a pediatric dental office. She enjoys reading, knitting, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing games and spending time with her husband of 18 years and 2 children. |
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