Dr. John Paul Kiang, DMD
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1932418886
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About This Provider
Dr. John Kiang is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 16 years of experience caring for children and teenagers in Providence. He specializes in treating children with special needs, cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial conditions, and he has advanced training in a technique called nasoalveolar molding that helps reshape the nose and gums for children born with clefts. Dr. Kiang believes that going to the dentist should be a positive experience so kids will have healthy teeth and good dental habits for life, and he provides care in a gentle and compassionate way. He is active in his community as a clinical teacher at NYU Lutheran Medical Center and serves on the craniofacial teams at multiple hospitals. Dr. Kiang is accepting new patients and enjoys staying active through swimming, biking, and running.
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Education & Training
- Fellowship training through Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders program (LEND) at Hasbro Children's Hospital: Brown University School of Medicine
- D.M.D. from Boston University School of Dental Medicine
- Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry residency, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Providence, RI
- B.A. from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT
- Additional training at NYU Langone Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery in cleft and craniofacial care
- M.A. from Boston University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- Certified in nasoalveolar molding (NAM)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 09/27/2010
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Honor Society
- International College of Dentists
- American College of Dentists
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Rhode Island Dental Association (President)
Beyond the Office
Attending Clinical Faculty at NYU Lutheran Medical Center-Providence, training residents in pediatric dentistry
Medical staff at Fatima Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center as staff Pediatric Dentist for the multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial team
Board member of the Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation
Involved with Mission of Mercy, an annual free two-day dental event for uninsured and under-insured
President of the Rhode Island Dental Association
Editor and Chief of the Rhode Island Dental Association Journal
Published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry
Spends time with his family
Enjoys swimming, biking and running
Multiple Ironman finisher
Has raised funds for various nonprofit organizations through racing
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