The Gift of a Smile Dr. Steven Tinsworth inspires across Bradenton and beyond. WORDS: Amy Bell PICTURES: Whitney Patton When Dr. Steven Tinsworth was working towards his premed degree at Murray State University in Kentucky, he was on the fence about what to pursue next - until a childhood memory struck him. “As an 8-year-old, I was called Bugs Bunny,” he says. “I remember how much that impacted me.” That painful ��ashback played a major role in his decision to attend dental school and eventually become an orthodontist. Tinsworth went on to attend the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, which was considered number one for their faculty and research at the time. After earning his DMD, Tinsworth served as a Captain in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, where he performed oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics and anesthesiology rotations. He treated airmen returning from a year of combat, many of whom had severe dental issues. “They would come back with mouths in bad condition, and we’d ��x them up,” Tinsworth recalls. “It was a great experience. I met some fantastic people there, and we were able to serve a lot of young, needy airmen.” After two years of military service, Tinsworth went to the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans for a two-year orthodontic residency before moving to Florida. After scouting several locations to open an orthodontic practice, he settled on Bradenton. “I thought how lucky can one get to be on the coast, on the water, in a community that’s just the right size?” he says. So, he opened Tinsworth Orthodontics in West Bradenton and has never once looked back. Service with a Smile (And Lots of Laughter) Today, Dr. Tinsworth (fondly called “Dr. T.” by patients and staff) is on a mission to help people of all ages achieve a beautiful smile. “I have always believed orthodontics is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to a child,” he remarks. While Tinsworth treats countless children and teenagers, he has worked with patients ranging from the age of six to 96. “I’ve had several people in their late 30s who were moving up to corporate ranks in business who chose to have orthodontic treatment because they realize how important their smile is to their face value.”
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