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Mint Clinic was founded by Dr Richard Lee Kin, Specialist Periodontist, to provide focused, high-quality care in periodontology and implant dentistry.

Situated at 56 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, the clinic combines state-of-the-art facilities with a personalised, patient-centred approach.

Dr Lee Kin is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and has over 20 years’ clinical and academic experience. He is a clinical supervisor to undergraduate dental students at Trinity College and is dedicated to advancing education and excellence in specialist dentistry.

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Richard Lee Kin, Periodontist

Richard Lee Kin is a qualified periodontist and director of Mint Clinic, the newest periodontal clinic in Ireland. Having grown up in inner city Dublin he completed his under graduate dental and then full-time three year post graduate periodontal training in the Dublin Dental Hospital, Trinity College Dublin. A fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in the faculty of dentistry and an international advisor to global research. Since graduation he has gained extensive experience working exclusively in the area of periodontics & implant dentistry. He has been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and be trained by some of the leading experts in the field. Dr P.J. Byrne, Professor N. Claffey, Dr Polyzois and the late Dr. Nicky Mahon. Recently, he has been been actively involved with one of the leading micro vascular surgeons in the world, Professor Hertzuler in Munich, Germany. He actively pursues his interest in microvascular surgery and the treatment of failing implants. His practice provides an exclusive, referral-only service.

Ms Francesca Frontini, Dental Nurse

Francesca recently joined Mint Clinic as dental nurse. Originally from Italy, she came to Ireland 15 years ago from Milan. Having worked in a Dublin Dental Clinic for many years, she has vast experience both as a dental nurse and secretary. Her prime focus is facilitating the running of the clinic and providing excellent customer care. She is delighted to join Mint Clinic and looks forward to meeting new patients.
Why Choose Us

Trusted smile care through expertise, innovation, and compassion.

At Mint Clinic, we combine specialist knowledge with modern treatments to ensure every patient receives personalized, effective, and gentle dental care.
Expertise

Experienced specialists delivering advanced periodontal and implant treatments.

Innovation

Cutting-edge techniques and technology for precise and lasting results.

Care

Compassionate, patient-focused care designed to put you at ease.

News & Article

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Mouth Cancer and the risks

Mouth cancer is a dangerous abnormal growth that can affect any part of the mouth.

With Mouth Cancer Awareness day coming up on the 18th of September, Dr Richard Lee Kin explains a little more …

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Dental Implants – past & present

Dr Richard Lee Kin has written a new article which features in the latest edition of the Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) Journal. Below is an extract from his article entitled ‘Dental Implants – past and …

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Implant Systems

There are more than 600 different implant systems in the world at present. Many do not have an extensive track record. We have worked with Straumann, Ankylos, Bicon, Nobel Biocare and Southern Implants in the past.…

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Implant Disease

The recent consensus meeting in London a few months ago was interesting. The evidence on treating is as scarce as ever with a limited number of papers out there. What is common is the level of disagreement among …

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