Dr. Lynse Jo Briney, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1457434466
About This Provider
Dr. Lynse Briney is a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Shine Pediatric Dentistry in Downers Grove, Illinois. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2005, then returned to UIC to complete both a formal pediatric dental residency and a Master of Science in Oral Biology from 2009 to 2011. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a credential that confirms advanced clinical knowledge beyond dental school and residency requirements. Before opening Shine Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Briney served as Oral Health Director for a nonprofit organization, cared for low-income and special needs patients throughout the Chicago area, and trained across all dental specialties. She holds a clinical affiliation with Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Briney built her practice around five guiding values she calls SHINE: Smile, Help, Interest in Others, Nurture, and Encourage. Her approach centers on helping children feel safe, informed, and confident at every visit. Parents describe her as gentle, skilled, and a clear communicator who talks with children in ways that build trust rather than fear.
Specialties
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Education & Training
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/23/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- televisions in exam rooms
Beyond the Office
Dr. Briney is a mother to two young children
She has specialized in pediatric dentistry for the past 7 years
She particularly loves getting to work with kids every day and changing people's minds about the dentist
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