Christine Benoit, D.M.D.

   Dr. Christine Benoit dedicates her professional career to elevate the oral health of patients locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Benoit serves on charitable Foundation Boards and is retired from clinical practice.

   Dr. Benoit served the International College of Dentists USA Section Foundation as President in 2024. During the Fall meeting in San Diego, CA, 2025, Dr. Benoit was awarded the prestigious Presidential Citation from the International College of Dentists USA Section for decades of service to the ICD USA Section, the Foundation and the Global College. She was also awarded Master Fellowship in 2021. In 2018, Dr. Benoit received the ICD Meritorious Award in recognition of her leadership promoting global oral health educational programs.

   In Rhode Island, Dr. Benoit serves on the Dental Lifeline Network RI Board of Directors. This philanthropic program assists medically compromised, elderly or needy patients to receive free dental care. Dr. Benoit previously served on the Rhode Island Dental Foundation Board of Directors to support oral heath education and access to care in our state.

   Dr. Benoit was the Rhode Island Dental Association President over two decades ago and at the time, became the RIDA’s first female president. Dr. Benoit served on the RI Board of Dental Examiners, as Chair and in 2021 received Emeritus Status  from the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment.

   Dr. Benoit is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.  Prior, Dr. Benoit received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island.

   For enjoyment, Dr. Benoit spends time with family, playing tennis, theater, gardening and walking her German Shepherd Dog.