Dr. Paul Chu is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 21 years of experience caring for infants, children, and teenagers in Rye, NY. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry and dental anesthesia, and he's recognized as a leader in his field—he was voted Best Dentist by Westchester Magazine and teaches the next generation of pediatric dentists as Program Director at St. Barnabas Hospital. Dr. Chu believes that early dental care starting at age 1 helps children stay healthy, and he focuses on making every visit comfortable and positive. He's fluent in English, Spanish, and Cantonese, and he designed his office with eco-friendly materials to create a safe, child-friendly space where kids feel at ease. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical CenterInternship Hospital, 2003
Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine
University Of The Pacific, School Of Dentistry2002
Pediatric Dental Residency, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
University Of The PacificMedical School, 2002
Bachelors of Science in Environmental Toxicology, University of California at Davis
University Of California, DavisUndergraduate School, 1998
St. Barnabas HospitalResidency Hospital, 2005
Doctor of Dental Science, University of the Pacific's Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California

Board Certifications

New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical CenterInternship Hospital, 2003
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
University Of California, DavisUndergraduate School, 1998
Pediatric Dentists
St. Barnabas HospitalResidency Hospital, 2005
Orthodontic Treatment, Early
Pediatric Dentistry
University Of The Pacific, School Of Dentistry2002
English
Rye Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Disorders
Dr. Paul Chu, DDS
Dental Filling
Rye, NY
University Of The PacificMedical School, 2002
"Limited Opening Secondary to Lyme Disease in an 8-year-old Child"
Board Certification
Dental Cleaning
Spanish
Cantonese

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 11/18/2005

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryTreatment of infants, children, and adolescentsSpecial needs dentistryDental anesthesiaPreventive care

Technology & Equipment

Child-friendly office environment
Renewable building materials
No VOC paints
Environmentally sustainable practices

Professional Memberships

New York State Dental Board (sits on board)
New York State Dental Board's Committee on Dental Anesthesia (consultant)

Awards & Recognition

Voted Best Dentist by Westchester Magazine
Multiple awards in pediatric outreach and organized dentistry during dental school

Beyond the Office

Program Director of St. Barnabas Hospital's Pediatric Dental residency program

Vice President of the Medical Board of St. Barnabas Hospital

Clinical attending at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Chief Resident at St. Barnabas Hospital (Level I trauma center)

Lecturer on Management of Pediatric Patients to Westchester Dentists

Organized assistance for residents in the Rockaways affected by Hurricane Sandy

Leadership and involvement in alumni relations

Reviewer of research for the scientific journal Pediatric Dentistry

Served as Class President during dental school

Featured in NPR station WFUV interview

Passionate about environmental sustainability, as evidenced by his Environmental Toxicology degree and the eco-friendly office design

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