Paul M. Dobrin, D.M.D.

Curriculum Vitae

General Dentist & Co-Owner · Dental Arts Davis Square · Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Paul M. Dobrin, D.M.D., general dentist and co-owner of Dental Arts Davis Square
Paul M. Dobrin, D.M.D. General Dentist · Co-Owner
Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Paul M. Dobrin,
D.M.D.

Dr. Paul M. Dobrin, D.M.D., is a general dentist and co-owner of Dental Arts Davis Square in Somerville, Massachusetts. A 1992 graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he has practiced in Davis Square since 1993 — more than thirty years. He is an Invisalign Platinum Provider with over 750 completed cases and more than 1,000 dental implants placed, and serves on the MetLife Dental Advisory Council.

Doctorate Tufts D.M.D.
In Practice Since 1993
Invisalign Platinum Provider
MA License 18255
Element 1 · Education

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA — Class of 1992
Practice & Licensure

Professional Experience & Licensure

  • Dental Arts Davis SquareCo-Owner & General Dentist · 1993 – present (in private practice for more than 30 years)
  • Massachusetts Dental LicenseLicense #18255 — Active, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI)1710018908 · Taxonomy: Dentist, General Practice

Element 3 · Professional Memberships

Memberships & Affiliations

Active in the organizations that set the standards for modern dentistry and clear aligner therapy.

Massachusetts Dental Society
American Dental Association
MetLife Dental Advisory Council
American Academy of Clear Aligners
Clinical Distinctions

Implants, aligners,
and decades of trust

As an Invisalign Platinum Provider — trained under Dr. David Galler to become a premier provider — Dr. Dobrin has completed over 750 successful Invisalign cases. He has placed more than 1,000 dental implants over a career spanning three decades in Davis Square.

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Element 5 · Leadership & Editorial Activity

MetLife Dental Advisory Council

Dr. Dobrin attends bi-annual MetLife board meetings — a board of 20 members — to help the insurance carrier establish policy and maintain standards across the profession.

He edits the council's Quality Resource Guides, study guides designed to help dentists earn continuing education in dental research and practice, and speaks regularly at these meetings on a variety of topics affecting dentists and dental practices.

Teaching & Mentorship

Mentoring the Next Generation

Dr. Dobrin has mentored many undergraduate students preparing for dental school applications, offering long-term shadowing opportunities at the practice.

His clinical interest extends to a particular expertise in caring for patients with dental anxiety, using gentle desensitization to help nervous patients build trust and comfort over time.


Element 6 · Clinical Expertise

Areas of Clinical Focus

The procedures and disciplines Dr. Dobrin focuses on day to day in Davis Square.

Dental ImplantsInvisalign & Clear Aligner TherapyCosmetic DentistrySmile MakeoversCrowns & BridgesTreating Patients with Dental AnxietyComprehensive General Dentistry
Philosophy of Care

Patient-centered, conservative care

Our approach is patient-centered. While generally conservative, we listen to our patients' wishes to establish a treatment plan that fits their lifestyle and budget.

Our equipment is always current and state-of-the-art — but our approach to patient care is traditional. There are often many treatment options for the same problem, and we work to find the one that fits each patient best.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Dr. Paul M. Dobrin, D.M.D., is a general dentist and co-owner of Dental Arts Davis Square in Somerville, MA. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992 and has been in private practice since 1993 — more than 30 years.
Dr. Dobrin focuses on dental implants, Invisalign and clear aligner therapy, cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers, crowns and bridges, and comprehensive general dentistry. He has a particular expertise in treating patients with dental anxiety.
Yes. Dr. Dobrin is an Invisalign Platinum Provider, trained under Dr. David Galler to become a premier provider, and has completed over 750 successful Invisalign cases.
Yes. Dr. Dobrin serves on the MetLife Dental Advisory Council, attending bi-annual board meetings to help establish policy and maintain standards. He also edits the council's Quality Resource Guides, which help dentists earn continuing education, and speaks regularly at these meetings on topics affecting dentists and dental practices.
You can call our Davis Square office at (617) 776-2323 or request an appointment online. We're located at 396 Highland Avenue in Somerville, MA.
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  • 3D imaging & a thorough examA complete picture of your teeth and jaw with CBCT 3D imaging and iTero digital scanning.
  • A personalized treatment planConservative care mapped to your goals, your timeline, your lifestyle and budget.
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