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.
More About Kevin
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, 7-yr-old son, Preston, and 4-yr-old daughter, Lydia!
About Our Office Manager
Melissa graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics. She is our office manager and joined the team in 2024. Outside of work, she loves traveling, baking, and spending time with her family.
About our Office Administrator / Dental Assistant
Laiza was raised in the Bay Area, graduated from Branham High School where she completed a medical assistant course and knew she wanted to succeed in the medical field. She utilizes her skills and knowledge in our dental practice and has a newly found interest in dentistry. Since working for Dr. Lin, Laiza has successfully completed and acquired certifications and licenses to work as Dr. Lin’s Dental Assistant. Outside of the dental practice, Laiza has a tax office job with H&R Block, she’s been with block for the past 5 years and really enjoys working with her team. On her free time, Laiza really enjoys working out and spending time with her family.
About Our Office Administrator / Treatment Coordinator
Marina is an alumna of San Jose State University. Working for Dr. Lin has provided her great learning opportunities about the dental field. Outside of the office, she teaches dance to children below the age of 18 years old and in her free time, Marina enjoys dancing, playing video games, and spending time with her friends, family, and 2 cats.
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.
Our Office Manager Emeritus
Madi got her degree in physiology & developmental biology in 2020. She was the office manager & part-time dental assistant here at Dr. Lin's office for the past 4 years, and her favorite thing was 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 newborn son, Kade!
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
