Meet the Doctors

Jin Lin, DMD

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Jin Lin is a board-certified pediatric dentist with a passion for helping children achieve healthier, more beautiful smiles. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. After graduating cum laude from dental school, he completed his post-doctoral pediatric dentistry training at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he served as chief resident and worked with children with a wide variety of special medical and dental needs, including children with rare syndromes.

Dr. Lin's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Pediatric Dentistry, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and The Journal of Dentistry.

In his free time, Dr. Lin enjoys basketball, traveling and spending time with his wife and children.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Harvard Odontological Society
Texas Dental Association
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

EDUCATION

Cornell University (B.S.)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Boston Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Dental Residency)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Harvard Odontological Society
Texas Dental Association
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

EDUCATION

Cornell University (B.S.)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Boston Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Dental Residency)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Harvard Odontological Society
Texas Dental Association
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

EDUCATION

Cornell University (B.S.)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Boston Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Dental Residency)

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Elijah Wang, DDS

Orthodontist

Dr. Wang is an orthodontist who is highly experienced in both traditional orthodontic treatments and clear aligners. After graduating from the University of California - Berkeley with a degree in Intergrative Biology, he earned his DDS degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Southern California. Dr. Wang then went on to specialize in orthodontics, earning an M.S. degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and completing his postdoctoral orthodontics residency training at the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, fishing and photography.

EDUCATION

University of California - Berkeley (Bachelor's Degree)
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (DDS, M.S., Residency Training)

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Conrad Chou, DDS

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Chou is a board-certified pediatric dentist. He earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University and his dental degree from Columbia University. After graduation, Dr. Chou served as a Dental Officer for the US Navy before returning for post-doctoral Pediatric Dentistry specialty training at the University of California, San Francisco. His favorite dental adventures include, but are not limited to, 3D printing a TMJ disc, going on a dental mission in the Philippines, and teaching preschoolers to do the floss dance.

EDUCATION

Duke University (Bachelor's Degree)
Columbia University (DDS)
University of California - San Francisco (Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Training)

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