Meet Dr. Chin

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Get To Know the Dentist Behind Our Practice

Dr. Russell Chin was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. At a young age, he began working in his family's restaurant in 1965, every day after school and through college.

He continued on to attend St. Raphael’s Academy High School in Pawtucket, then to Providence College for three years, and NYU College of Dentistry for three years, graduating in 1976.

Dr. Chin returned to Pawtucket and started a private practice in 1977 with one dental chair and one dental practice. His practice has remained at the same location with many renovations and currently has a staff of 5.

Dr. Chin's Other Accomplishments Include:

  • Past President of Pawtucket Dental Society

  • Delegate of Pawtucket District Dental Society of the RI Dental Association

  • Past member of the Corporation of Delta Dental of RI

  • Past President of the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Treasurer of the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Past Associate Director of the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Past Executive Director International Association of Orthodontists

  • Past Treasurer International Association of Orthodontists

  • Past Vice Chairman of the RI Board of Dental Examiners

  • Past member of the nominating committee of Council Dental Competency and Assessment (CDCA)

  • Past Director District 9 ADEX (Association of Dental Examiners)

  • Member of the Endodontic subcommittee and Budget committee ADEX

  • Member American Dental Association

  • Member and Approved Consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Guest lecturer to residents at Samuel’s Dental Clinic at RI Hospital

He is married to Winny Ou. They have 2 children Christopher and Kaitlyn. His hobbies include cooking, photography, gardening and yard work, and woodworking.