About Dr. Lin
Dr. Kevin Lin is one of only two board-certified prosthodontists serving the greater Sunnyvale, Mountain View & Santa Clara areas.
Throughout his academic career, he conducted clinical research studies and has always followed up with presentations and publications to share his knowledge. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented in professional conferences and dental study clubs both in the U.S. and Canada.
After returning home to Palo Alto, he began to devote more time to serving patients in private practice, but Dr. Lin did not forgo his passion for learning and teaching.
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He actively participates in local study clubs to learn and share new clinical knowledge and techniques; he tirelessly works with specialists, general dentists, and lab technicians with the goal of providing the best quality patient care possible. He currently serves as a journal reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and the Journal of Prosthodontics, and is always on the hunt for new research ideas.
When he is not serving patients, Dr. Lin enjoys watching TV, exploring the culinary world, photography, and spending time with his wife, Jennifer, 6-yr-old son, Preston, and 3-yr-old daughter, Lydia!
About Our Office Manager
Madi Olsen got her degree in physiology & developmental biology in 2020. She is the office manager & part-time dental assistant here at Dr. Lin's office, and her favorite thing is learning something new every day about dentistry.
"Dr. Lin is very knowledgeable - I like hearing his opinions on things and I learn a lot working here."
When she isn't at the office, Madi and her husband enjoy video & board games, and spending time with her young nephews.
About our Office Administrator / Assistant
Fifi Tran attended UCSD for nanoengineering and during that time was a part of their pre-dental society, volunteering in their student-run free clinics. After working in tech for a few years, she has returned to her passion of working in dentistry. She is the receptionist and patient care coordinator for our office. Fifi enjoys live music, dancing, and hiking with her dog, Rini.
About Our Remote Office Administrator
Anum Saeed completed her Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery and ran a dental clinic for several years. In early 2023, she took on the role of remote administrator for Dr. Lin and his esteemed team. She finds great inspiration in Dr. Lin's cutting-edge techniques and insights. She pursues her passion for travel in her free time, which is a shared joy with her husband and two daughters.
Dr. Lin’s Publications
Lin KC., and Wagner SA. An Efficient and Cost‐Effective Technique to Construct an Intraoral Central Bearing Tracing Device. Journal of Prosthodont 2015 (24)6: 511-14.
Lin KC., Wadhwani CPK, Cheng J., Sharma A., Finzen F. Assessing fit at the implant-abutment junction with a radiographic device that does not require access to the implant body. J Prosthet Dent 2014 (112)4:817-23.
Lin KC., Wadhwani C. A novel implant-locating device for abutment retrieval and making predictable radiographs to evaluate prosthetic misfit and health of osseointegration. CJRDP/JCDRP 2013 (6)2:72-76.
Lin KC., Wadhwani CPK, Sharma A., Finzen F. A radiograph positioning technique to evaluate prosthetic misfit and bone loss around implants. J Prosthet Dent 2014 (111)2:163-65.
Lin PY., Lin KC., Jeng SF. Oromandibular reconstruction: the history, operative options and strategies, and our experience. ISRN Surg 2011;2011:824251.
Lin K. Examination of behavior-associated self-report items as predictors to dental appointment avoidance using patient’s current chart record. J Dent Educ 2009 (73)2:218-224.
Post-graduate Credentials
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Journal of Prosthodontics
Former Assistant Professor, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Former Volunteer Faculty, Pre-doctoral Prosthodontic Clinic, University of California, San Francisco
Education
Board Certification
American Board of ProsthodonticsCertificate in Prosthodontics
Postgraduate Prosthodontics Residency, University of California, San FranciscoDoctor of Dental Surgery
School of Dentistry, University of California, Los AngelesB.S. Biological Sciences in Medical Microbiology & B.A. Psychology
University of California, Davis
Professional Awards
Winner, Table Clinician Presentation
Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics 2013 Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada.2nd Place Winner, Graduate Prosthodontic Research Competition
Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics 78th Annual Meeting, Anchorage, AK1st Place Winner, Graduate Prosthodontic Research Competition
American Prosthodontic Society 85th Annual Meeting, Chicago, ILAward for outstanding performance in biomaterials
UCLA School of DentistryThe Dean’s Leadership Institute
UCLA School of DentistryYoshio Yamaguchi Scholarship
UCLA School of DentistryGraduated with honors in both biological sciences and psychology
University of California, Davis
Professional Affiliations
American Board of Prosthodontics
American College of Prosthodontists
Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara County Dental Society
