Title: Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Growth and Development
Education:
- DMD, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, South Korea, 1997
- MSD, Pediatric Dentistry, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, South Korea, 2001
- Certificate, Pediatric Dentistry, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, South Korea, 2001
- PhD, Pediatric Dentistry, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, South Korea, 2008
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2020
Research/professional interests:
- Craniofacial morphology
- Malocclusion
- Dental care for children with dental anomalies
My professional journey: I received my DMD and MSD degrees and certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry in South Korea. I was self-employed at Baek & Lee’s Dental Clinic in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea where I received training in orthodontics. I completed my PhD in pediatric dentistry and also served as an adjunct assistant professor for several years at the Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry. Then I relocated to the United States to further my dental education at the University of Florida. After completing an advanced placement pediatric dental residency, I became board certified with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2021.
How I fell in love with dentistry: When I was a child, I went to the dental clinic regularly for my crooked teeth. These experiences made me see the dental clinic as a fantasy world where dentists magically arranged my teeth and treated frightened, crying children with kindness. These good memories made me fall in love with dentistry.
The accomplishment I am most proud of: The fulfillment of my childhood dream. I wanted to study in the United States and work as a pediatric dentist.
Hometown: I spent my childhood in Chuncheon, South Korea. Chuncheon is a city very similar to Omaha with good people and weather with four distinct seasons.
My family: My family includes my husband and two daughters. My husband works as a dentist in South Korea and my two daughters live with me in Omaha.
My favorite things to do on a day off: I like to eat delicious food and visit famous places.
Three things people may not know about me:
- My two daughters refused to eat baby food because I wasn’t good at cooking.
- I like sports, except for sports involving balls.
- I prefer planning and moving ahead rather than improvising events.
What I'm most looking forward to about working at the college: The chance to meet dentists and dental students who understand children well.
Professional memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Korean Association of Orthodontist
- Korean Orthodontic Research Institute
- Nebraska Dental Association
- Nebraska Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Omaha District Dental Society
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