1842 Beacon Street, Suite 206,
Brookline, MA 02445
Emergency Dentist In Brookline, MA
Same-Day Care for Dental Emergencies
Chipped tooth? Filling came out? Toothache? Swelling? We'll see you ASAP.

Tooth Pain or a Broken Tooth? We’re Here to Help!
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, you deserve prompt, dependable care. At Beacon Dental Center in Brookline, MA, we make your comfort our priority—delivering urgent treatment without unnecessary delays.
Call us right away if you have:
- Severe tooth pain
- A broken or knocked-out tooth
- A jaw injury
- Significant swelling
Stress-Free First Appointment
- Immediate Pain Relief: From severe toothaches to dental injuries, our skilled team delivers fast care to relieve discomfort and treat the underlying cause.
- Emergency Tooth Repair: Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth are evaluated and restored using the most effective treatment options for your smile.
- Dental Infection Treatment: Infections can progress quickly—our team provides prompt diagnosis and targeted care to prevent serious complications.
- Emergency Extractions: When a tooth cannot be saved, we perform gentle extractions to ease pain and protect your oral health.
Meet Our Doctors
Trusted Dental Experts
Dr. Richard Shen
Dr. Richard Shen is the new owner and second generation of Beacon Dental Center. He is spearheading a renewed commitment to the patient experience. As a native resident of Massachusetts and son of Dr. Zhang, Dr. Shen has received high levels of training at each step of his education.
Dr. Shen attended New York University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, graduating early and with honors. He returned to Massachusetts to continue his studies at Harvard School of Dental Medicine to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. He completed advanced training at the prestigious General Practice Residency at James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY.

Dr. Lihua Zhang
Lihua Zhang, DMD, of Beacon Dental Center, offers comprehensive dental care to men, women, and children in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhang has over 30 years of experience in advanced dental procedures, orthodontics, oral surgery, and more.
Dr. Zhang began her formal training in dentistry at the Peking University School of Stomatology, in Beijing, China. In 1994, after relocating to the United States, she completed her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.