Dr. Kristen Bingham
Dr. Bingham is a steadfast endodontic specialist dedicated to meeting her patients’ needs through meticulous diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning. She was born and raised on the tropical island of Jamaica and then relocated to South Florida to pursue both her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). While attending NSU, Dr. Bingham ranked in the top five of her graduating dental cohort, graduated with honors, and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Fraternity, which is a recognition of high scholarship attainments and exemplary character. Dr. Bingham then attended the University of Florida (UF) to obtain her Endodontic Certificate and Master of Science degree with a major in dental sciences. While attending UF, she was named Chief Resident and represented Floridian endodontic residents as the Resident Liaison Board Member to the Florida Association of Endodontists. Dr. Bingham is driven by her values, which are further emboldened by those of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Bingham strives to create genuine, heartfelt connections with not only her patients but also her colleagues to foster an enjoyable experience.
ENDODONTIC PUBLICATIONS
The Incidence of Cemento-osseous Dysplasia and Its Contemporary Correlations (Winter 2024)
(Publication in progress)
Historical Reflections on the Evolutionary Concepts that Challenge the Classification (Winter 2023)
of Endo-Perio Lesions
Endodontology
https://journals.lww.com/eddt/Fulltext/2023/35010/Historical_and_contemporary_reflections_on.2.aspx
The Roots of Pressure Anesthesia and its Contemporary Similarities
Journal of the History of Dentistry (Winter 2021)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34734789/
Inventing ways to salvage a tooth with extensive caries approximating the pulp (Intradental Purulence Evacuating Valve)
Journal of the History of Dentistry (Summer 2020)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32852274/
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Award for Excellence in Research
Spring Synergy, University of Florida
Awarded to the resident who demonstrated outstanding research findings and presentation skills
at the annual Spring Synergy Research Symposium
Certificate of Outstanding Merit
University of Florida
Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement,
strong leadership skills, and community engagement
Graduated with Honors
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Awarded to students ranked in the top ten of their class
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Fraternity
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Awarded to students who have demonstrated high scholarship attainments as well as exemplary character traits
CAD/CAM Crown Esthetics Competition Victor
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Dr. John A DeCarolis Scholarship
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Dental Provider License
Gentlewave Certification,
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nitrous Oxide Certified Provider
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Association of Endodontists
American Association of Endodontists
American Academy of the History of Dentistry
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Fraternity
American Dental Association