Dr. Donald A Tyndall, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyNPI: 1790781920
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Dr. Donald Tyndall is an expert in oral and maxillofacial radiology—the specialized field of dental imaging and X-rays. With over 21 years of experience and advanced degrees in dentistry, health physics, and radiation biology, Dr. Tyndall brings deep scientific knowledge to every scan and diagnosis. He is particularly skilled in cutting-edge imaging technologies like CBCT (cone beam computed tomography), dental MRI, and artificial intelligence applications in dentistry. As the creator of UNC's graduate program in oral and maxillofacial radiology and a recent recipient of a teaching excellence award, Dr. Tyndall is committed to both patient care and advancing the field. He is currently accepting new patients at his Chapel Hill location.
Specialties
- Orthodontics
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners
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Education & Training
- DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, 1980
- PhD, Health Physics and Radiation Biology, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1988
- MSPH, Radiological Hygiene, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, 1984
Board Certifications
- Fellow in the International College of Dentists
- Fellow in the American College of Dentists
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 06/22/2005
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
- Multisource carbon nanotube x-ray based CBCT units
- ddMRI (dental MRI)
- Stationary intraoral tomosynthesis (sIOT)
- Artificial intelligence in dental imaging
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR)
- American Dental Association
Awards & Recognition
- 2024 Richard F. Hunt Jr. Teaching Award for excellence in pre-doctoral teaching
Beyond the Office
Director of Radiology at UNC Adams School of Dentistry (1988-2019)
Interim Director of Radiology (September 2024-present)
Creator of UNC graduate program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Director of OMF Radiology Predoctoral Program (2020-2024)
Director and President of ABOMR (1995-1999)
Councillor for Scientific Affairs and Public Policy on Executive Council of AAOMR (served twice)
President of AAOMR (2022-2023)
Editorial Board Member of Journal of the American Dental Association
Consultant to dental imaging companies
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