Meng

Lin

Dentist

Hi, I'm Meng

I'm a highly-motivated and compassionate dentist. I value interdisciplinary cooperation when working on patient care. I make sure that all of my patients are provided with the best possible care.

Education

General Practice Residency

Eastman Institute for Oral Health - University of Rochester

Doctor of Dental Surgery

University of Southern California

Master of Science, Biology - Oral Biology Track

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Patient Testimonials

ICARES Patient

"Dr. Lin did my tooth extraction. She was great. I felt no pain. Her technique was great. She ensured my comfort level and eliminated my tooth pain!"

ICARES Patient

"Meng adjusted my dentures with such kindness and concern. She was very patient and very professional. She gave me great advice. I was so pleased with her manners. Patient care is so important. The kindness in which she did it was amazing. I give her a 10+! She truly cared how I felt. Amazing! God bless you!!"

ICARES Patient

"Meng was amazing!! They were very patient and understanding of my needs."

ICARES Patient

"Dr. Lin was very sweet and caring. She was so patient and understanding with my dental anxiety. She took her time on my time and comfort level. She implemented new ideas to make me feel comfortable. Coming to the dentist is very difficult for me. My number one concern is comfor and safety and that I am in good hands. Thank you, Dr. Lin!"

ICARES Patient

"She made me feel so comfortable when she did the work on the fillings in my teeth. This is what makes people come back to the dentist!"

ICARES Patient

"She pulled two teeth and did a very good job. She was very nice and calming. I want to smile and bite an apple!"

ICARES Patient

"Meng was very gentle while doing my five extractions. Wonderful! The best experience I have had. This was important because I had to start radiation soon."

Publications

The changing role of HIV-associated oral candidiasis in the era of HAART. - Patuwo C, Young K, Lin M, Pardi V, Murata R. (2015). The changing role of HIV-associated oral candidiasis in the era of HAART. J. Calif. Dent. Assoc., 43, 87-92. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25868223/
Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy on Streptococcus mutans using curcumin and toluidine blue activated by a novel LED device. - Paschoal, M. A., Lin, M., Santos-Pinto, L., & Duarte, S. (2015). Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy on Streptococcus mutans using curcumin and toluidine blue activated by a novel LED device. Lasers in medical science, 30(2), 885-890. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-013-1492-1
Streptococcus mutans photoinactivation by combination of short exposure of a broad-spectrum visible light and low concentrations of photosensitizers. - Paschoal, M. A., Santos-Pinto, L., Lin, M., & Duarte, S. (2014). Streptococcus mutans photoinactivation by combination of short exposure of a broad-spectrum visible light and low concentrations of photosensitizers. Photomedicine and laser surgery, 32(3), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.1089/pho.2013.3656