JEANHEE CHUNG, DMD, MA
Use It or Lose It: Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before Year-End
As we move into the last few months of the year, it’s easy to get swept up in the holiday hustle and bustle. Between family gatherings, work projects, and everything else on your plate, your dental insurance benefits may be the last thing on your mind. However, if you...
Fall Dental Health: Keep Your Smile Bright This Autumn
As the air cools and the leaves start to turn, fall brings with it cozy sweaters, seasonal treats, and pumpkin-flavored everything. While it's a season full of fun and festivities, it's also a time when many people may neglect their oral health. With Halloween candy,...
The Importance of Preventive Dentistry: Protecting Your Smile for a Lifetime
Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of maintaining optimal oral health. It focuses on regular dental care, hygiene practices, and lifestyle choices to prevent dental problems before they arise. By prioritizing preventive measures, you can protect your smile, avoid...
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.