Dr. Ruth Elaine Parkin-Edwin, DMD, MS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1275507162
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Dr. Ruth Parkin-Edwin is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease, performing tooth extractions, and placing dental implants in Bloomfield, NJ. She earned her dental degree with honors and completed a specialized 3-year certificate in periodontics, along with a master's degree, all from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey. Dr. Parkin-Edwin uses the latest dental technology and offers sedation options to keep patients comfortable during procedures like bone grafting and implant surgery. Beyond her clinical skills, she is deeply committed to giving back to her community through volunteer dental care for children and special Olympics programs. Dr. Parkin-Edwin is now accepting new patients and looks forward to helping families achieve healthy smiles.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Certificate in Periodontics (3-year specialty), University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
- DMD from University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, 1998 (with honors)
- Master's Degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
- BS (Summa Cum Laude) in Biology from Upsala College, 1994
Board Certifications
- American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DMD, MS
NPI registered: 02/15/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Latest dental technology and techniques for implant surgery
- Dental sedation options
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Essex County Dental Association
- National Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
Awards & Recognition
- Martin Luther King Scholarship
- OKU - National Dental Honor's Society
- Uriel Gunthrope Student National Dental Award
- International Congress of Oral Implantology Award
Beyond the Office
Colgate Palmolive Special Olympics volunteer work
N.J Children Dental Health Day at Liberty Science Center - provided free dental care
N.J Children Dental Health Day at Turtle Back Zoo - provided free dental care for underprivileged children
Published research in periodontal microbiology journal
Active involvement in research
Grew up in Jamaica and migrated to the USA in 1991
Personal interests include volunteering, worshipping God, cooking, reading, and travel
Greatest joy is spending time with her two sons and loving husband, William
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