Dr. Corey Paulino
Dr. Corey Paulino was born and raised on the island of Guam, where his passion for helping others began. During college, he served as a Local Build Coordinator for a Habitat for Humanity project. In dental school, he led multiple mission trips to the Dominican Republic, and later served as Director of a Medical Assistance and Community Outreach Program in Haiti. These diverse experiences have shaped his understanding of the importance of patient-centered care. By genuinely listening to each individual’s needs, Dr. Paulino strives to ensure that every patient receives compassionate, effective, and comfortable treatment.
EDUCATION
- Seattle University, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Medicine
- A.T. Still University, Master of Public Health
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Paulino served on active duty in the United States Army from 2016 to 2025. During his service, he held key leadership roles, including Sedation Control Officer and Chief of Service for the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. He also contributed to academic medicine as an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University and served as Resident Faculty for both Meharry Medical College and the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
In 2023, Dr. Paulino became a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This certification is only obtained by those who meet rigorous standards for training, education and professionalism in the field.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Paulino enjoys cooking and traveling. He lives in Frisco with his wife and their two daughters.