About

Providence Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Thomas S. Mulvey

Dr. Thomas has nearly two decades of experience as a pediatric dentist. His peers have voted him “Top Dentist” by RI Monthly Magazine for 17 years, and he has also been featured on NBC 10 news. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Thomas was a clinical instructor in the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program at St. Joseph Health Center for 10 years.

Some of Dr. Thomas’ professional memberships, experience, and accolades include: 

  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Divisional Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery
  • Fellow, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery 1998)
  • Chief Resident – Pediatric Dental Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital (2000-2002)
  • Clinical Instructor, Predoctoral program, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery (1999)
  • Staff Dentist, Children’s Aid Society of New York (1999)

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Thomas enjoys helping children and their families live better lives through preventative strategies, such as proper nutrition and oral hygiene. He incorporates a broad range of technology to provide accurate, efficient, and minimally-invasive care to each of our patients. By incorporating proactive care strategies, Dr. Thomas is able to lower his patients’ risk of common dental emergencies, lifelong dental problems, and overall anxiety related to visiting the dentist’s office.

When he isn’t busy seeing our pediatric patients, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his own wife and three children. Some of their favorite activities include biking, organic cooking, and exploring Rhode Island and Cape Cod.

Dr. Farisa S. Mulvey

Dr. Farisa has been a pediatric dentist for over 15 years and is recognized by her peers as one of the “Top Dentists” in Rhode Island Monthly magazine. In addition to her time in private practice, Dr. Farisa also served as a clinical instructor in the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program at St. Joseph Health Center for 10 years. She chose to specialize in children’s dentistry because of the impact it has on each child’s overall lifetime of dental health and self-esteem.

A few of Dr. Farisa’s recognitions, memberships, and past experiences include: 

  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Divisional Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery
  • Chief Resident – Pediatric Dentistry Residency, NY Presbyterian Hospital (2001-2003)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery (2001)

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Farisa’s philosophy of care involves utilizing the latest technology to provide efficient, streamlined, and minimally-invasive care options to young patients. Like her husband, Dr. Thomas, she shares the vision of making quality, gentle care available to children in a way that facilitates great oral health, and that leaves a positive impact for a lifetime.

Outside of the office, Dr. Farisa and her husband stay busy with their three children, engaging in hobbies like biking, baking, and jogging.