Dr. Aaron Tinkle has always called Oregon home. He grew up in Scappose and graduated from Scapoose High school. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University Honors College at Oregon State University before earning his Doctorate at Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry. Before purchasing the practice on Belmont, Dr. Tinkle worked in Canby, Oregon, and SE Portland.

Dr. Tinkle is a third generation dentist whose grandfather, aunt, uncle, and wife all attended OHSU and practice in Portland. He has kept a part-time position as an associate clinical professor at OHSU since graduation. Dr. Tinkle frequently expands his dental knowledge by attending continuing education courses.

He is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, Multnomah Dental Society and the Graduate Chapter of Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity.

Dr. Tinkle lives in Portland with his wife Amanda, son Isaac, dog Nora and cat Coral. When not solving the world's problems one cavity at a time, he enjoys running, cycling, college football and the Blazers.