Dr. James Lin, DMD

Dentist

Dr. James Lin was born and raised in Cupertino. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. While in dental school, Dr. Lin was awarded the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Fellowship to provide preventative oral health care to children with cortical visual impairment.

After dental school, he completed a general practice residency at the VA Hospital, Mott Children’s Hospital, and the University of Michigan Hospital. In these capacities, he pursued advanced training in implantology, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Lin has since served his patients in the Bay Area for several years.

Dr. Lin implements high-quality dental treatments while being attentive to your comfort, addressing your concerns, and explaining your options. Dr. Lin is also a big proponent of patient education, relying on solid communication skills to ensure you are informed and involved in treatment decisions. Dr. Lin takes great pride in creating a pleasant dental experience for his patients. In fact, many patients have shared that they appreciate his calm personality and his excellent staff.

As an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and Santa Clara Dental Society, Dr. Lin enjoys the challenge of continuous learning to stay at the forefront of dentistry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Lin enjoys traveling, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee, and trying new eateries. He is also an avid Golden State Warriors fan!

Dr. James Lin is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. What does this mean for you and your family?

Earning a fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry is a testament to Dr. Lin's commitment to bringing the best that dentistry has to offer to his patients. A fellowship requires dedication to investing numerous hours in continuing education (CE) beyond graduation from dental school. Only approximately 6 percent of dentists in the United States and Canada are AGD fellows. Dr. Lin is part of an elite group of professionals dedicated to mastering advanced techniques and the best practices in dentistry. 

To become an AGD Fellow, a dentist must:

• Complete over 500 credit hours of continuing education.

• Earn 350 of those 500 credits in live courses.

• Pass an exam equal in difficulty to board certification exams.

When you choose a dentist in Los Gatos who is an AGD fellow, you can rest assured that you're working with the best of the best in dentistry. 

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