Dr. George Lin, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1932282712
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Dr. George Lin is a pediatric dentist in Buffalo Grove with over 20 years of experience helping children feel comfortable and confident at the dental office. He specializes in caring for infants and children of all ages, and he's trained in advanced laser procedures, including treating lip and tongue ties without surgery. Dr. Lin earned his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Temple University and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. He's committed to keeping parents informed and making sure each child feels safe and at ease during their visit, and he was recognized as a Daily Herald Reader's Choice Best of the Best Dentist in 2019. Dr. Lin is accepting new patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of Illinois At Chicago / College Of DentistryMedical School, 1996
- University Of Southern CaliforniaUndergraduate School, 1992
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children / Temple University - Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- University of Southern California - Undergraduate, Biology
- University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Dentistry, DDS
- St Christopher's Hospital For ChildrenResidency Hospital, 1999
- University of California - San Francisco - AEGD Residency
- University Of California At San FranciscoInternship Hospital, 1997
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/23/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Laser procedures (non-invasive frenectomies)
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- International Affiliation of Tongue and Lip Tie Professionals
Awards & Recognition
- Daily Herald Reader's Choice Best of the Best Dentist 2019
Beyond the Office
Past board of health member of McHenry County
Former reserve deputy with the Lake County Sheriff's Department
Born in Chicago and raised in the western suburbs
Father is a pediatrician
Mother is a former nurse midwife
Passionate about family and volunteerism
Learning new cultures and languages
Loves talking about cars and cooking
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