JEANHEE CHUNG, DMD, MA
Start the New Year with a Healthy, Bright Smile: Dental Resolutions for 2025
As we ring in 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on self-improvement and set goals for a healthier and happier you. While many people make resolutions about fitness, career, or finances, dental health is often overlooked. A bright, healthy smile isn’t just about...
Use It or Lose It: Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before 2025
As the year comes to a close, many people forget about one important thing: their dental insurance benefits. Most dental insurance plans operate on a calendar year basis, which means your unused benefits will expire on December 31st. If you don’t use them, you lose...
How to Protect Your Oral Health During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebrations, and indulgence. With gatherings, festive meals, and sweet treats, it’s easy to let your oral health take a back seat. However, maintaining good dental hygiene during December can prevent long-term issues and ensure...
Meet Dr. Chung
Born in South Korea, Dr. Chung moved to the U.S. at the age of 8 and grew up in Blacksburg,
Virginia. Dr. Chung attended Virginia Tech to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with a minor
in Chemistry. After graduation, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts to work as a Research
Technician in the Gastroenterology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
Afterwards, she pursued a Master’s degree in Theology studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary where she discovered a heart for social justice and underprivileged populations,
especially those with limited access to oral health care. During her studies, she volunteered at
Homeless shelters, medical mission trips, churches, and various non-profit organizations, which
fueled her passions in dentistry even further.
With the wide range of experiences, she pursued her dental studies at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
Dr. Chung is a member of American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Association, and Virginia Dental Association.