JEANHEE CHUNG, DMD, MA
Behind the Scenes Heroes: The Importance of Dental Assistants in Your Oral Health Journey
Picture this: you're sitting in the dental chair, waiting for your dentist to arrive. Suddenly, the door bursts open and in rushes a caped crusader - it's your dental assistant, ready to save the day! Okay, so maybe that's not exactly how it happens, but the...
5 Reasons Why Dental Implants are the Ultimate Tooth Replacement Solution
As dental technology advances, dental implants have become a go-to solution for people with missing or damaged teeth. Unlike other tooth replacement options like dentures or bridges, dental implants offer a range of benefits that can significantly improve a...
Goodbye to Messy Impressions!: The Benefits of Digital Crown Impressions and Premium Materials
If you've ever needed a dental crown, bridge, or other dental restoration, you may have experienced the discomfort of having a dental impression taken. Traditional impressions involve using a putty-like substance that's pressed onto your teeth to create a mold,...
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.