Resident
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
University of Washington
Caitlin B. Fehlinger DDS, MS is a second year pediatric dentistry resident at the University of Washington. Caitlin is originally from Michigan, but has traveled the world while serving in the US Army for 8 years as a general dentist. While on Active Duty she completed both a 1-year and 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, obtained a Master of Oral Biology degree, successfully challenged the American Board of General Dentistry exam, and served as a brigade dental surgeon for a combat team at Fort Hood, Texas before being stationed for 3 years in Vicenza, Italy. After her Active Duty service, she pursued her passion for treating children at the University of Washington where she will soon be awarded a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD). She continues to serve and was able to volunteer for a dental research project in Kenya in February 2023. Caitlin will be taking her skills and serving her community in North Carolina after graduation in June 2023.