Chiann Fan Gibson
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Chiann Fan Gibson Dr. Chiann Fan Gibson (born April 20, 1968) is a beauty queen who has held the titles of Mrs. United States 2005, Miss Hawaiian Tropic
World Finalist (Miss Taiwan) 1997, American Dream Calendar Girl 1995, Miss Washington USA
1989 and Washington’s Jr. Miss 1986. Gibson was also chosen to compete (4 out of 3000 auditions chosen in Chicago, Illinois) to compete on ABC-TV modeling show, “Are You Hot?
” 2003. Prize monies and scholarships Gibson won through pageantry helped pay for her childhood psychology degree from the University of Washington
(1991) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
, Boston Massachusetts, where she obtained her doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1995.
to pursue the American Dream with less than $200. Struggling at first with both finances and the language barrier, they soon excelled with all 3 sisters graduating with honors / scholarships. While attending the University of Washington
Gibson was also a 3-year cheerleader for the Washington Huskies
while they won the national championship at the Rose Bowl
.
(AACD). She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry
(AGD), American Dental Association
(ADA), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), Chicago Dental Society (CDS), and the American Academy of Women Dentists (AAWD) where she was a feature story and on the Cover of Women Dentist Journal Magazine. (2006) Gibson is a published author, including “Open Wide”, a former dental column featured in the Naperville Sun
Newspaper and is also a featured national lecturer in the dental profession.
Co-owner Donald Trump
awarded Gibson the “honorary” title of the official dentist of the Miss Universe
Pageant. Trump’s document states “Dr. Gibson is a dedication to the profession…and has the ability to create that perfect smile. In 2006 Gibson was honored as being 1 of only 66 “Distinguished Dental Alumni”(Tri-Delta Sorority) in its 108-year history. Others to receive this award include Katie Couric
, Sen. Elizabeth Dole
, Catherine Crier
& Deborah Norville
.
with Trump the signing witness on their wedding license. They have a son James III. Gibson is involved in numerous charitable foundations, often speaking on “The American dream is alive and well” and “The importance of proper dental healthcare”. Gibson resides in Sugar Grove, Illinois
.
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of suntan lotion sold around the world, but more widely available in the United States.The Company was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. It was the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States until being acquired in May 2007 by Playtex Products, Inc...
World Finalist (Miss Taiwan) 1997, American Dream Calendar Girl 1995, Miss Washington USA
Miss Washington USA
The Miss Washington USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Washington in the Miss USA pageant.Washington has been moderately successful in terms of number of semi-finalists and placements, and has had one Miss USA...
1989 and Washington’s Jr. Miss 1986. Gibson was also chosen to compete (4 out of 3000 auditions chosen in Chicago, Illinois) to compete on ABC-TV modeling show, “Are You Hot?
Are You Hot?
Are You Hot?: The Search for America's Sexiest People is an American reality television series that premiered February 13, 2003 on ABC. A panel of judges including Lorenzo Lamas, Rachel Hunter, and Randolph Duke evaluated contestants on the sole criterion of their physical attractiveness...
” 2003. Prize monies and scholarships Gibson won through pageantry helped pay for her childhood psychology degree from the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
(1991) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is a private dental school and one of the eight schools that comprise Tufts University. Located in downtown Boston in the Chinatown district, it is one of three dental schools in the Boston area. The building is adjacent to Tufts Medical Center...
, Boston Massachusetts, where she obtained her doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1995.
Early years
Gibson was born in Tokyo, Japan to Taiwanese parents. In 1971 Gibson immigrated with her family (twin sister Ping and sister Chen) to TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
to pursue the American Dream with less than $200. Struggling at first with both finances and the language barrier, they soon excelled with all 3 sisters graduating with honors / scholarships. While attending the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
Gibson was also a 3-year cheerleader for the Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The school is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The athletic program is made up of 9 men's sports and 10 women's sports Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The...
while they won the national championship at the Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl Game
The Rose Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game, usually played on January 1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the game is played on Monday, January 2...
.
Professional career
Gibson currently practices Dentistry at Smiles By Dr. Gibson & Associates in Naperville, Illinois. Gibson serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Cosmetic DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry , founded in December 1984 by Dr. Jack Kammer and Dr. Jeff Morley, is the world's largest organization for cosmetic dental professionals....
(AACD). She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association of general dentists from Canada and the United States.-Foundation and mission:...
(AGD), American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...
(ADA), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), Chicago Dental Society (CDS), and the American Academy of Women Dentists (AAWD) where she was a feature story and on the Cover of Women Dentist Journal Magazine. (2006) Gibson is a published author, including “Open Wide”, a former dental column featured in the Naperville Sun
Naperville Sun
The Naperville Sun is a newspaper based in Naperville, Illinois. It is published six days a week, Sunday through Friday. It is owned by the Sun-Times Media Group, formerly Hollinger, a group that includes the Chicago Sun-Times, the Aurora Beacon News, the Joliet Herald News, the Elgin Courier News...
Newspaper and is also a featured national lecturer in the dental profession.
Awards
In 1998 Miss UniverseMiss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
Co-owner Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
awarded Gibson the “honorary” title of the official dentist of the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
Pageant. Trump’s document states “Dr. Gibson is a dedication to the profession…and has the ability to create that perfect smile. In 2006 Gibson was honored as being 1 of only 66 “Distinguished Dental Alumni”(Tri-Delta Sorority) in its 108-year history. Others to receive this award include Katie Couric
Katie Couric
Katherine Anne "Katie" Couric is an American journalist and author. She serves as Special Correspondent for ABC News, contributing to ABC World News, Nightline, 20/20, Good Morning America, This Week and primetime news specials...
, Sen. Elizabeth Dole
Elizabeth Dole
Mary Elizabeth Alexander Hanford "Liddy" Dole is an American politician who served in both the Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush presidential administrations, as well as a United States Senator....
, Catherine Crier
Catherine Crier
Catherine Jean Crier is an American television personality and a former district court judge.-Life and career:Crier was born in Dallas, Texas in 1954 to William and Ann Crier and has two sisters. Crier graduated from Richardson High School and University of Texas at Austin, from which she earned...
& Deborah Norville
Deborah Norville
Deborah Norville is an American television broadcaster and journalist. Since 1995 she has been host of the syndicated American television program Inside Edition...
.
Personal
Gibson is married to Emmy Award winning TV host and entrepreneur Jim Gibson. Their wedding (1999) was held at the Mar-a-Lago estate of Donald TrumpDonald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
with Trump the signing witness on their wedding license. They have a son James III. Gibson is involved in numerous charitable foundations, often speaking on “The American dream is alive and well” and “The importance of proper dental healthcare”. Gibson resides in Sugar Grove, Illinois
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Sugar Grove is a far west suburban Chicago village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,909 at the 2000 census. The population was 6,016 in the 2003 special census. The population was 7,958 in the 2005 special census...
.