Dr. Judith Chin brings a whole lot more than a gentle touch and friendly smile to her pediatric patients — she brings over two decades of experience, a passion for prevention, and just enough beach sand in her shoes to keep things fun.

A proud graduate of Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), Dr. Chin earned her Bachelor’s in Chemistry and then her dental degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. After a few years in private practice, she discovered her true calling — pediatric dentistry — and went on to complete her Pediatric Dentistry specialty training and Master’s in Oral Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Not one to stop at just one extra degree, she added a prestigious NIH Fellowship in Craniofacial Anomalies at the University of California San Francisco to her list of accomplishments.

In addition to treating tiny teeth, Dr. Chin is a nationally recognized expert in cavity prevention, infection control, and pediatric dental standards. She’s published more than 75 articles, helped lead over 100 clinical trials, and has somehow managed to secure more than $3.5 million in research and educational grants — proving she’s just as comfortable with translating her evidence-based dental research into state-of-the-art care for her patients.

Dr. Chin is also deeply committed to education, having taught for over 25 years while serving on key national committees for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. If you’re wondering who helps write the pediatric dental guidelines — chances are, she had a hand with many of them!

When she’s not busy in the clinic, classroom, or conference hall, Dr. Chin can be found adventuring across Florida’s beaches with her husband of 20+ years, Robin, and their two amazing kids. Just don’t ask her to choose between fluoride and sunscreen — she believes in both.