Hi! I'm Zach - a dentist and programmer.

Based in the Fuquay Varina, NC area and love working with patients to achieve their oral health goals.

Also building side projects using JavaScript, Python, and Swift to make my classmates' and my life easier.

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White Coat Ceremony group picture with wife

Wait...Why Dentistry?

I love interacting with people. Being able to form personal connections and develop relationships over a long period of time during continuity of care is why I pursued a career in healthcare and specifically dentistry.

Then Why Programming?

It's a fun side hobby to get away from teeth. I enjoy building tangle projects harnessing the power of code that can make daily tasks easier. I also love the challenge of learning new languages and debugging along the way.

Coding Portfolio

ZipLines is built using JavaScript with websockets to streamline hands-on assistance in education

Using React and Express, ZipLines uses websockets to create a real-time queue system accessible from any device. This enables students to continue working on projects and patients while waiting for faculty feedback to more efficient use of their limited time. ZipLines is used at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry in the simulation labs, student clinics, and as part of the Oral Health Sustainability Program (OHSP)

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