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New Mexico Dental Journal, Spring 2016
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Meet Dr. Curtis Pino
D
r. Pino knew from a young age that he enjoyed
interacting with and helping people. He found that
dentistry would allow him to use both of these skills
in a career that was geared toward health.
Dr. Pino was born and raised right here in Albuquerque.
He attended St. Pius X High School where he excelled as a
student-athlete, playing basketball and football. He went on to
attend the University of New Mexico where he graduated with
honors with a degree in Biology, Chemistry and Accounting.
He originally walked on to the Lobo football team under head
coach Rocky Long. After his second year, he was awarded a
full athletic scholarship and was a three-year letterman playing
Tight End. He played in four Bowl Games including the inau-
gural New Mexico Bowl. He was a fan favorite of the UNM
fan club, the Red Menace, being nicknamed “The Passion.”
Dr. Pino received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the
University of Colorado-School of Dental Medicine where he
served an active role in the student body and held multiple
committee positions within the school.
Pursuing his passion for periodontics, he completed his resi-
dency at the storied University of Washington, where he
received a Certificate in Periodontics and a Master’s of Science
Degree (MSD) while serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Pino’s
focus in his Master’s research was on Peri-Implant Mucositis
and Optical Coherence Tomography, which is published in the
Journal of Oral Implantology. In addition, Dr. Pino completed
an Anesthesiology Rotation at the Veterans Administration
Hospital in Seattle. At both the University of Washington and
the VA Hospital, he trained extensively in oral and intravenous
sedation.
Dr. Pino and his wife Becky are excited to be back in the Land
of Enchantment, bringing with them their daughter Addison
(5), son Lincoln (2), and 9-month-old twins, Logan and Lola.