Raised in Severna Park, MD, Dr. Shawn Samad is the proud son of Fred and Mary Samad, a working class couple that raised their children in a humble household. Dr. Samad grew up to be an avid sports fan. He still plays soccer regularly and is a HUGE Ravens fan! He went to college in Westminster, MD, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Biology and Chemistry with a special focus on Physics.
He then continued his education at UMBC where he worked on a Masters degree in Biology. He then attended University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
He has received extensive training and experience in Endodontics (Root Canals), Oral Surgery, Implantology, and Invisalign Orthodontics.
His belief is Knowledge is Success!! He is still undergoing Continuing Education (CE) regularly in the newest, latest and greatest techniques and technology to improve our practice.
Dr. Samad's motto in his work is, “Changing lives, one tooth at a time.” Come on in and meet him. You won’t be disappointed!
Kenneth Chin was born in Kingston, Jamaica on June 30, 1964 and migrated to the United
States in the summer of 1977.
Kenneth attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies then Howard University, College of Dentistry. Kenneth excelled, and was selected to the Dean's List all four years. He served as president of the senior dental class and was honored with the Mountain Climber Award in 1989. He was also the recipient of the National Dental Association (NDA) Foundation Scholarship Award in 1997 - 1999.
Kenneth was awarded the Student Award of Merit from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED) and the Student Certificate of Merit from the American Society of Dentistry for Children (ASDC) on the recommendation of the faculty. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in 2000.
Dr. Chin was in private practice in Maryland from 2001 - 2011 then in private practice in New York from 2011 - 2018. Dr. Chin joined Laurel Pines Dental Group in December 2018.
Dr. Chin is married and has two sons Kyle (28 yrs.) and Kevyn (25 yrs.). He along with his wife, Cheryl, serve as shepherds for the DMV International Christian Church in Washington, DC.