Dr. Rinku S. Saini, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1366671109
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Dr. Rinku Saini is a pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience helping children stay healthy through quality dental care. She specializes in working with children who have special health care needs, including autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, and brings advanced training from top dental programs including Columbia University and UCLA. Dr. Saini is deeply committed to making dental care safe, welcoming, and dignified for all children, and she leads the Pediatric Dentistry Department at the University of the Pacific to create new models of inclusive care. She is an active fellow in both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists, and partners with leading research centers to improve care for children with complex medical needs. Dr. Saini is accepting new patients at her San Francisco practice.
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Education & Training
- Columbia University / College Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2005
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
- Sepulveda Va/uclaResidency Hospital, 2009
- Dc Children's National Medical CenterResidency Hospital, 2009
- University Of California IrvineUndergraduate School, 1999
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine
- University Of Hawaii At Manoa2000
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Children's National Medical Center (CNMC), Washington, DC
- General Practice Residency, UCLA Sepulveda VA
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Health Policy and Management, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- University Of California, Irvine School Of MedicineUndergraduate School, 1999
- Certificate in Public Health, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
- Mailman School Of Public Health, Columbia University2005
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 07/14/2009
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, International College of Dentists (ICD)
- Fellow, American College of Dentists (ACD)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD)
- Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA)
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)
Beyond the Office
Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Leading strategic transformation of Pediatric Dentistry Department into a national model for inclusive care
Partnership with UC Davis MIND Institute for faculty development and access to care for children with neurodevelopmental conditions
Provides dental clinics in San Francisco through University of the Pacific
Lives in San Francisco with wife Pelin, son Ari, and dog Rex
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