DR. BILL DINGUS
William Dingus, D.M.D., Orthodontist
Managing Partner of Dingus and Rivoli Orthodontics
Dr. William Dingus has been practicing in the dental profession since 1984. He has been in orthodontic practice since 1996. Prior to forming the practice, Dr. Dingus was in private practice in Cleveland, Ohio and Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dingus brings with him a large body of experience having been a general dentist for 10 years before becoming an orthodontist.
The Dingus and Rivoli Orthodontic practice has over 40 years of combined experience in the dental profession. Dr.Dingus has merged his years of experience as a general dentist with his orthodontic experience to enable him to deliver high quality care with an emphasis on appearance and function. His training as a general dental practitioner and orthodontist has proved invaluable in more complex orthodontic, prosthetic, and surgical cases. His use of Invisalign® as well as traditional braces, has equipped him with the skills required to deliver consistent orthodontic results with the latest technology.
Dr. Dingus grew up in a small community outside of Seattle, Washington. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington where he majored in Anthropology, he attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Bill completed a 3 year commitment to the United States Public Health Service and then went into private general practice in Cleveland Ohio. While in Cleveland, he received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. As a dental educator, he taught in the Emergency Clinic at Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry and was an attending dentist at Mt. Sinai Medical Center's General Practice Residency Program. In 1994, after having completed an appointment as a research fellow at Ohio State University's Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Dingus accepted a position in the orthodontic residency program at the University of Rochester's Eastman Dental Center. After receiving his Certificate of Orthodontics, he opened a practice in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Dingus has been an active member of organized dentistry for 20 years. He has held a variety of positions with state and local dental societies, as well as membership in the American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Dingus is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. His Board certification reflects the highest standards of knowledge and clinical skills that an orthodontist can achieve.
Dr. Dingus lives with his family in North Chili where he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He also enjoys traveling with his family, sailboat racing and gardening. Dr. Dingus is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Rochester Childfirst Network, and has been an active member of Big Brother/ Big Sister, National Urban League, and the Boy Scouts of America.
