Growing up in Providence, Dr. Paolucci was surrounded by dental professionals: his grandfather, father, and brother are all dentists. Inspired by their example, Dr. Paolucci also sought to serve his community. As a third-generation dentist, he provides dental care to children, parents, and grandparents. Calm and gentle, Dr. Paolucci enjoys serving a diverse patient base and strives to build lasting relationships with each person in his care.

Dr. Paolucci is committed to providing conservative, leading-edge care thatstailored to each persons needs and desires. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Throughout the year he participates in multiple continuing educational opportunities, to staycurrent on the latest technological advances and techniques. Along with other clinical staff, he attends the annual Charter Oak dental meeting in Connecticut and Glidewell Dental Lab education courses.

Dr. Paolucci lives an active lifestyle: heplayssports and enjoysvarious outdoor activities. Hes also a long-time Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots fan and looks forward to baseball, basketball, and football season!

Dr. Stephen Sowa graduated from Boston College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, from which he graduated in 1979 with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Sowa was born into a dental family. His father, Dr. Joseph Sowa, was a dentist in Pawtucket and Lincoln for nearly 50 years. After practicing in the Boston area for seven years, Dr. Stephen Sowa returned to Rhode Islandand joined his father to formLincoln Dental Associates in 1987.

Dr. Sowa can sum up his philosophy of dental practice with one simple phrase:We dont just treat teeth, we treat people! He knows that every patient is different and hasthings going on in his or herlifethat influence every decision, including how to handledental treatment. He tries to get to know his patients so he can tailor their treatment with sensible plans that meet their individual needs and desires. He has applied his expertise and technical skills to achieve durable and satisfying results for thousands of patients.

A dentist with a grasp of the most innovative and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Sowa is dedicated to lifelong learning through continuing education. In addition to being a longtime member of the American Dental Association and Rhode Island Dental Association, Dr. Sowa is a member of the Chicago Dental Society, and travels there annually for their educational meeting.

Dr. Sowa grew up in Lincoln and has lived here most of his life. He and his wife Marta, a local pediatrician, have two adult children:Gregory, an editor, and Lauren, an ENT physician, as well as two Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Zoe and Millie. When hes not in the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, and especially likes skiing, golfing, doing crosswords, and cruising the waters of New England aboard his boat, Baby Tooth.

Dr. Marino completed his under graduate coursework at The College of the Holy Cross, earning his B.S. degree in Chemistry. Upon completion, Dr. Marino went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Marino has been surrounded by dentists his whole life. Both his father and grandfather were oral surgeons for over 30 years and their experiences helped shape the way Dr. Marino treats his patients. The two words that resonated with Dr. Marino and his upbringing are empathy and compassion. He understands the challenges, apprehension, and discomforts patients face when receiving dental treatment. Dr. Marino strives to provide attentive and effective care all while maintaining a calm and gentle environment to meet those challenges. Dr. Marino tailors his treatment to meet the specific needs of each individual patient. Dr. Marino is excited to work with a diverse patient base that ranges from a childs first visit all the way though adulthood and retirement years. Dr. Marino is committed to a lifetime of learning by staying up to date on the latest trends and technologies in dentistry through a multitude of continuing education courses. He is also a proud member of the American Dental Association.

When not in the office, Dr. Marino enjoys times with friends and family. He is an avid Boston sports fan and can be found cheering on Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots. Lastly, Dr. Marino enjoys time on the water spent fishing and boating. Many summer weekends are dedicated to chasing sunrises, sunsets, and of course fish.

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.