Dr. Russell Chin, DDS, Dentist
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Dr. Russell Chin, DDS

Dentist | General Practice

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About

Dr. Russell Chin is a Dentist practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. Chin specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

Providence College BS 1974

NYU College of Dentistry DDS 1976

Provider Details

Male English, Cantonese
Dr. Russell Chin, DDS
Dr. Russell Chin, DDS's Expert Contributions
  • What are the different types of braces, and which is best for me?

    It all depends on factors such as age, growth or non growth ( adults),airway and expectations. There is the conventional with wires and brackets and then there is the Invisalign- clear aligners that can move teeth to straighten but not necessarily give the best occlusion. Only an Orthodontist or qualified, trained dentist can access your condition and provide the correct treatment plan. READ MORE

  • Can gingivitis be fixed?

    Gingivitis is the earliest stage of Periodontal or Gum Disease. If it is truly Gingivitis it is reversible. It is only swollen or bleeding gums from lack of or inadequate brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist and hygienist. If there is bone loss then it is no longer gingivitis but gum disease ( involves bone loss and bone cannot be regenerated but could be stabilized and in some cases bone can be added to correct the defects. READ MORE

  • How long do fillings last?

    Generally fillings can last from 3-5-10 years depending where the filling is, what material is being used and the force of your bite and your diet ( eat a lot of hard foods, chewing ice, etc) READ MORE

  • Can a tooth abscess be seen on an X-ray?

    Yes, it can especially if it's been infected for a while. There is an electric device - pulp tester that passes a small charge through the tooth and if the nerve is necrotic or "dead", he won't feel the tingle. Other signs include discolored enamel and a periodic bubble above the tooth high up under his lip. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

General and Cosmetic DentistryGeneral dentistry that includes" restorative, extractions, dentures,partials, crown and bridge, Orthodontics. Expertise in TMJ, snore appliances, Hypnosis, Occlusion analysis to balance occlusion, Airway issues."

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Does public speaking for different societies -
  • Guest lecturer Samuals Denter Center @ Rhode Island Hospital 2015 - Present
  • Past President Pawtucket Dental Society 1986 -
  • Past President New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis 1985 - 1986
  • Past Associate Director NESCH 2015 - 2018
  • Treasurer NESCH 1988 - Present
  • Associate Director of Education NESCH -
  • Past Executive Director IAO of New England 2005 - 2010
  • Past Treasurer IAO of New England 2005 - 2010
  • PACE administrator IAONE 2006 - 2010
  • Faculty NESCH 2014 - Present

Awards

  • Life Member ADA 2022 ADA 

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association  
  • Rhode Island Dental Association  
  • Pawtucket Dental Society  
  • International Association of Orthodontists  
  • International Association of Orthodontists of New England  
  • American Orthodontist Society  
  • New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis  
  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis  
  • Fellow Academy of Dentists International  
  • Fellow International College of Dentists  
  • Board Member at Large CWC  
  • AADB  
  • Dental Examiners State of RI  
  • RI Board of Examiners 2016-2019  
  • North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners  
  • Commission on Dental Competency Assessments  
  • CWC (CDCA) Board of Directors Member at Large  
  • CWC (CDC) Board Liaison with the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws  
  • CDCA Constitution and Bylaws Committee member  
  • CDCA Nominating Committee member  
  • ADEX rep for Rhode Island  
  • ADEX Endodontic subcommittee member  
  • ADEX Budget committee  
  • Director District 9 ADEX  
  • Member of CODA site inspection team 2018 representing State of RI  
  • Member of CDCA Constitution and By Laws Committee 2022  
  • Member at Large of CDCA-WREB-CITA Board of Directors 2023  
  • Board Liason to the CDCA-WREB-CITA Constitution and By Laws Committee 2023  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • MIssion of Mercy
  • MIssion of Mercy, Pawtucket Senior Center for Oral Cancer Screening
  • Volunteer for Oral Cancer Screening at Annual Health Fair at Leon Mathieu Senior Center starting in 2007-2019, 2022,2024
  • Give Kids a Smile 2011
  • Volunteer for RIMOM 2012,2018,2019,2022,2023
  • Clinical instructor at Society of Ethical and Clinical Hypnosis 2010

Professional Society Memberships

  • ADA, ASCH, NESCH,IAONE, IAO, CWC, ADEX, AADB OnOne ,

Professional Affiliations

  • Bio-Research, T-Scan RI Board of Dental Examiners

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Culture of working hard, perseverance, goal setting from parents and heritage

Teaching and speaking

  • Guest lecturer at Samuel Dental at Rhode Island Hospital, New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Mass Dental Socieity, Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Florida

Hobbies / Sports

  • Wood working, gardening, cooking. Basketball, football, swimming,

Favorite professional publications

  • Architectural Digest, Wine Spectator, National Geographic, Time

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chin


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Dr. Russell Chin, DDS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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