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Building Strong Smiles for Rhode Island Families

Dr. Barkin has been providing quality dental care for Rhode Island families since 1985, and he and his staff of highly experienced and caring professionals are dedicated to providing you and your family with the excellent, thorough, complete, and affordable oral health care that you deserve.

Dr. Barkin and his efficient staff understand and respect your busy schedule; therefore, you can count on him and his team to promptly address and treat your dental concerns -large or small - within a personalized and friendly environment.

Dr. Barkin and his team respect your time, and will never waste it.  Dr. Barkin's hygiene team is committed to keeping your entire mouth healthy, and is devoted to helping you determine the best plan for maintaining optimal preventative oral homecare.

Because Dr. Barkin works only with exceptional dental labs, and uses only the finest aesthetic materials available, you can be assured that no matter what type of dentistry you require, you will always receive the best oral health care possible. Moreover, Dr. Barkin utilizes only the most comprehensive and thorough sterilization system, coupled with an in-office dedication to cleanliness and hygiene that guarantees you worry-free dental care.

As your dental health professionals, Dr. Barkin and his outstanding staff want you to be confident knowing that they are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians who pride themselves in providing exceptional and personalized dental care services for Rhode Islanders that keep Rhode Island families’ smiles healthy.

We’ll Provide You With That Winning Smile!



Meet Dr. Barkin

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  • Dr.
    Richard A. Barkin DDS

    Richard A. Barkin DDS was born and raised in Massapequa, New York, and has been a resident of Rhode Island since 1985. In 1981, he graduated from George Washington University summa cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry/Zoology,

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  • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

    Patient Rights You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a timely manner. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team. You have a right to arrange to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment, subject to ...

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  • Crowns and Bridges

    Bridges Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred ...

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  • Veneers

    Teeth that are badly stained, shaped, or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or that are chipped, ...

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  • Invisalign®

    Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your ...

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  • April 2022 Dental Newsletter

    The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

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  • Fillings

    Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in ...

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  • Sealants

    Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

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  • Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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  • Toothaches

    Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

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  • Scaling and Root Planing

    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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Monday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-7:00 pm

Friday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

7:30 am-3:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed