What Led Me to Dentistry
The reason I chose to become a dentist was simple. That it is a discipline that delves deeply and expertly into a specific part of the human bodywas what appealed to me.
Rather than covering the entire body broadly like medical school, the chance to focus deeply on a single field—the oral and maxillofacial area—from my undergraduate years really spoke to me. Because I’m someone who enjoys digging into one field properly, dentistry felt like a natural fit.
Clinical Expertise
As a specialist in Conservative Dentistry, the treatment I’m most confident in is Root Canal Retreatment. Since my residency, I have handled countless cases, building experience through both failures and successes.
Therefore, I always approach treatment with focus and a strong sense of responsibility. I know all too well that a single small decision can change the fate of a tooth.
Treatment Style
If I had to sum up my treatment style in one sentence,
Dental treatment can feel unfamiliar and scary. Before we begin, I make sure to explain what will happen, what you might feel, and why the treatment is needed. I often see the tension slowly leave patients’ faces after they hear the explanation—that moment is very meaningful to me.
Care Philosophy
The most important principle in care is simple.
Following the basics isn’t glamorous, but it’s essential—adhering to established principles and carrying out each step faithfully. I believe that’s how we ultimately protect our patients’ outcomes.
Advice for Patients
I always emphasize three must-dos after Root Canal Treatment.
2. Avoid water and food for 2 hours after treatment.
3. If pain occurs, you may take a pain reliever.
These three points are simple, but they have a big impact on success. I see it as my role to provide clear instructions so you won’t feel anxious after treatment.
A Case I Remember
The most memorable patient I’ve treated was someone I met during my residency— a female patient in her 20s. She came in with dental injuries from an assault by her boyfriend, and over more than 6 months of treatment, it became a process of caring not only for her teeth but also for her heart.
Area of Recent Interest
Lately, I’ve been studying regenerative endodontic procedures for immature teeth. These are applied when conventional Root Canal Treatment is not possible and represent a new approach that promotes regeneration of apical tissues. I’m continuing to learn so I can help more patients in the future.
A Bit About Me
Colleagues describe me as "someone who seems outgoing but is actually introverted—yet highly action-oriented". I may not talk a lot, but I tend to act quickly on what needs to be done, and that shows naturally in my clinical care.
Outside the clinic, yoga and runninghelp me stay balanced. Moving my body helps me gather my thoughts and settle my mind. Those moments add up and let me meet patients calmly again in the treatment room.