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Our Doctor and Staff
Dr. Bruce Kinney
Dr.
Bruce Kinney is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in June of 1980. He continued
his training at the University of Washington School of Medicine Hospitals,
completing a one year dental residency program. He began his family dental
practice in Yakima in the fall of 1981.
Dr. Kinney practices dentistry for the entire family. He has a special interest in implant dentistry and prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and dentures). He is a past member and Chairman of the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission. He is the immediate past President of the American Association of Dental Examiners. He remains active in the administration of dental licensing examinations throughout the country.
Dr. Kinney is a member and past President of the Yakima Valley Dental Society and the Yakima Prosthodontic Society. He is a member of the Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry (F.A.C.D.).
Dr. Kinney is active in the Yakima community, serving as a member of the board of directors of the Yakima Speech and Hearing Center. He has been active in Rotary International and served as Chairman of the District 5060 Youth Exchange program. He served on the board of directors of the Ellensburg National Art Show and the Western Art Association.
Dr. Kinney is married with two children. His interests include golf, fishing, flying, wine and travel.
Meet Dr. Kinney’s Team
Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of dental care to our patients. We have many years of skilled dental experience, providing quality care for the families of Yakima and the Yakima Valley.
| Darlene graduated from Yakima Valley Community College Dental Hygiene School in 1998. She is a member of the Washington State Dental Hygiene Association, affiliate member of the Washington Dental Association and board member of the Yakima Children’s Oral Health Foundation. She has been working with Dr. Kinney for seven years. | |
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| Karen is a registered dental hygienist who has been working for Dr. Kinney for five years. She graduated from Yakima Valley Community College Dental Hygiene School in 2001. | |
| LaVaun graduated from Loma Linda University in California. She has been practicing dental hygiene for 17 years and joined Dr. Kinney’s team in 2003. | |
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Denise is an office administrator with 25 years dental experience both clinically and front office. She attended Kinman Business University’s dental assisting program, joining Dr. Kinney’s team in 2000. |
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Jackie comes to us with 6 years of front office experience. She assisted chairside for 14 years prior to that. Jackie graduated from Bradford College in Portland. |
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Mary has 10 years of front office experience. She completed 2 years at Yakima Valley Technical College. She joined our team in 2008. |
| Christy is a chairside dental assistant who began her career in 1991. She has been with Dr. Kinney since 1999. |  |
| Carmen joined the practice of Dr. Bruce Kinney in 1985. She began her career as a dental assistant 28 years ago. |  |
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P. Kinney, D.D. S., P.S. |
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