Dr. Tim Cousin, DDS, MSD
Orthodontist
Bio
Dr. Cousin was born in Paris, France where he resided until his family emigrated to the beautiful state of Colorado in 2000. He went on to study psychology as an undergraduate at the University of Washington. He subsequently completed his dental and orthodontic training at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. Dr. Cousin is a published author of several publications.
Dr. Cousin is a published author with multiple scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and received the prestigious Sicher Award from the American Association of Orthodontists in 2021 for his impactful research on improving access to orthodontic care for underserved populations. He leads a dental interdisciplinary study club for dentists and dental specialists, focused on enhancing the standard of care through continuing education for dental providers in the Seattle area. Committed to professional growth, Dr. Cousin participates in numerous continuing education events and conferences throughout the year and frequently travels internationally to update his skills and techniques, ensuring that he delivers the highest quality and most current orthodontic care.
Dr. Cousin cherishes his time with family in Mill Creek. Outside the office, he loves hiking and sailing with his wife and two daughters. He is also an avid beekeeper who takes pride in producing his own honey.
Education
- Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) – University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics
- Certificate in Orthodontics – University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Washington, School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology – University of Washington
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Custom orthodontic appliance systems
- Lingual braces (braces behind the teeth)
Publications
- Sami Dogan, Hanson Fong, Deniz T. Yucesoy, Timothee Cousin, Carolyn Gresswell, Sefa Dag, Greg Huang, Mehmet Sarikaya. Biomimetic Tooth Repair: Amelogenin-Derived Peptide Enables in Vitro Remineralization of Human Enamel. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2018; DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00959
- Chandra SR, Chen E, Cousin T, Oda D. A case series of intraosseous hemangioma of the jaws: Various presentations of a rare entity. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry. 2017;9(11):e1366-e1370. doi:10.4317/jced.54285.
- Cousin T, Bobek S, Oda D. Glandular odontogenic cyst associated with ameloblastoma: Case report and review of the literature. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry. 2017;9(6):e832-e836. doi:10.4317/jced.53775.
Awards
- Harry Sicher Research Award Winner (2021) – The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO)
- National Ozar Hasegawa Award Winner (2017) – The American Society for Dental Ethics & the American College of Dentists
- Outstanding Leadership Award (2017) – The American College of Dentists
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award (2017)
- Hinman Student Research Symposium UW representative (2016) – University of Washington, School of Dentistry
- Academic Careers in Oral Health Fellowship Award Recipient (2016) – University of Washington, School of Dentistry
- Certificate of High Scholarship (2009-2012) – University of Washington Honors Committee
