Dr. Lin graduated from UCLA (Go Bruins!) and Loma Linda University Dental School.After working for 2 years as a general dentist, she decided to pursue her passion for pediatric dentistry and completed a residency in pediatric dentistry at Rady Childrens Hospital, San Diego.In 2008, Dr. Lin obtained her Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.She is also a member of the medical staff at Rady Childrens Hospital.
Dr. Lin joined Peter Bonds practice, which is now Escondido Childrens Dental, in 2007.After moving to New York and Los Angeles, she and her husband and daughter finally returned to San Diego and the practice in 2013.She is excited to be back in San Diego and working with the community in Escondido.
Dr. Williams-Treesh ( Dr. Nikki to her patients) graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She completed her pediatric dental residency at New York University College of Dentistry and realized her dream of providing gentle dental care for children. In 2011, Dr. Williams-Treesh obtained her Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She has also given professional pediatric dental lectures at multiple continuing education venues.
Dr. Williams-Treesh joined the United States Navy after the completion of her pediatric residency in 2010. She has had the privilege of caring for children of our Nations finest all over the world. The Navy paved the road for Dr. Williams-Treesh to California. It is here that she decided to make home and when she was honorably discharged, after completing 10 years of naval service, she and her family have planted roots in Escondido.
Dr. Nikki is a southern girl at heart, but the sunshine and beautiful beaches of California are hard to pass up. She and her husband have 3 wonderful children who keep them on their toes. Together they enjoy, family movie night, cooking, and of course the beach!
No. All pediatric dentists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 pediatric dentists have continued on to become board-certified. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in dentistry. The process requires the pediatric dentist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all pediatric dentists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABPD, an individual pediatric dentist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their dental knowledge, clinical skills, and judgment.
One. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of dental care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the pediatric dentists highest commitment to excellence in dentistry to both the dental profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many pediatric dentists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABPD, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information that a pediatric dentist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the pediatric dentist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the pediatric dentist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The pediatric dentist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.