Why She Was Nominated:

Dr. Kahng isn’t just a dentist and practice owner; she’s also the master of her own personal brand, with YouTube, TikTok and Instagram accounts where she posts videos about how to floss, tips for budding dental students, what it’s like to be a dentist during the pandemic and much more. She also worked as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Exciting New Trend:

“Virtual smile consultations. I’ve been using Smile Virtual since August 2019, and it has been a game changer for my practice, especially during the [pandemic] when my office was closed. Patients are truly amazed that a dentist would take time out of her day to discuss their cosmetic goals with them for free.”

Tool She Can’t Live Without:

“Single-tooth anesthesia. Being able to provide fearful (and non-fearful) patients with a near-painless injection keeps my office atmosphere calm and starts every appointment off on the right foot.”

Impact of the Pandemic:

“My practice closed for months and had a soft opening on May 18. It was an interesting experience, rallying the troops back into the office. Despite adequate PPE, some of my staff were scared to come back. Nonetheless, it has been something we’ve worked through, and my team is finally full again. Stay strong, everyone!”