Dr. Brent Lin is a pediatric dentist in San Francisco with 19 years of experience caring for children's teeth and oral health. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry and has advanced education in caring for seniors, giving him a unique understanding of dental needs across all ages. Dr. Lin is a professor at UCSF School of Dentistry and serves on the editorial board of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, meaning he helps shape the future of his field. He has received multiple awards for his mentoring and community service, and he uses advanced imaging technology to provide the best possible care. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1997
DMD, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1992
Pediatric Dentistry Residency, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY, 2001
General Practice Residency (GPR), Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 1999

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 01/04/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryGeriatric dentistryGeneral practiceOral health disparitiesDental disease in childrenAmelogenesis imperfectaTooth abnormalitiesDental restorationPediatric oral health education

Technology & Equipment

CP-OCT (Cross-Polarization Optical Coherence Tomography)
SWIR reflectance imaging
Near-infrared imaging

Professional Memberships

Pierre Fauchard Academy
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Editorial Board member)

Awards & Recognition

Mentor of the Year, UCSF School of Dentistry, 2013
Certificate of Honor, The City and County of San Francisco, 2013
Academic Mentor Award, Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program, 2010
Mentor of the Year, UCSF School of Dentistry, 2009
Excellence in Dental Education, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 2006

Beyond the Office

Professor of Orofacial Sciences, UCSF School of Dentistry

UCSF Oral Health Alliance involvement

Academic Senate member

Editorial board member for Journal of Dentistry for Children

Editorial board member for Pediatric Dentistry

Teaching and mentoring in pediatric dentistry

Global Health Equity work

Research on oral health disparities

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