Dr. Tommy Ye
General Dentist
LANGUAGES
English, Chinese Cantonese
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery
NYU College of Dentistry
TRAINING
General Residency
NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln Medical Center
What or who inspired you to become a dentist?
When I was a teen, I broke my front teeth from an accident. I was so embarrassed of my smile until my dentist gave me new crowns. The immediate gratification and relief of getting your smile back motivated me to do the same for my patients. Whether it’s getting them out of pain or transforming their smile, I enjoy being a dentist that helps my patients improve their quality of life.
What’s something your patients might be surprised to learn about you?
I was a clarinetist for many years and played in marching band throughout high school. You might hear a lot of music around the office for this reason. I’m also a clinical instructor at NYU College of Dentistry.
What’s your favorite dental fact?
Did you know that the first orthodontic braces were found during Ancient Egypt? Archaeologists discovered that the Egyptians would close gaps by tying wires between the teeth. Nowadays, straighter teeth can be achieved with invisible aligners.
What’s something that you can’t live without?
My passport, my phone, and my wife.
Dr. Christina Lam
General Dentist
LANGUAGES
English, Chinese Mandarin
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery
NYU College of Dentistry
TRAINING
General Residency
NYC Flushing Hospital Medical Center
What or who inspired you to become a dentist?
A beautiful, confident and most importantly healthy smile makes a world of a difference in someone’s quality of life. I wanted to be a part of that team.
What’s something your patients might be surprised to learn about you?
I had braces for almost 10 years while growing up. It felt like a lifetime but thinking back now, I can barely remember it. Orthodontics is one of my favorite specialties as a result.
What’s your favorite dental fact?
Teeth are like fingerprints and can be used to identify people.
What’s something that you can’t live without?
My pillow.
Dr. Amanda Rosen
General Dentist
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery
NYU College of Dentistry
TRAINING
General Residency
NYC Health + Hospitals/ Queens Hospital Center
What or who inspired you to become a dentist?
After five years of wearing braces, I experienced a significant boost in confidence through my improved smile. This personal transformation, combined with extensive exploration of various professional fields, led me to dentistry. I am drawn to the profession by the immediate impact it has on relieving patient pain, enhancing their self-esteem, and merging scientific knowledge with artistic skill.
What’s something your patients might be surprised to learn about you?
As a child, I thrived on participating in various group sports and outdoor activities. One of my proudest achievements is earning a black belt in Taekwondo. This experience gave me a great chance to make friends and build connections while I was growing up.
What’s your favorite dental fact?
Unlike humans, sharks are the champions of teeth regeneration. They can grow up to 30,000
teeth in a lifetime!
What’s something that you can’t live without?
My husband, dog and coffee.
Dr. Christy Sun
General Dentist
LANGUAGES
English, Chinese Mandarin & Cantonese
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery
NYU College of Dentistry
TRAINING
General Residency
NYU Langone Hospitals, Brooklyn
What or who inspired you to become a dentist?
As a kid, I had no idea how to properly take care of my teeth—I was basically a frequent flyer at the dentist’s office. I had it all: cavities, braces to fix my overbite, and even a dental implant when I turned 18 because I was congenitally missing my second premolar. But surprisingly, I was never scared of any of it. If anything, each visit made me feel more confident. Seeing how much a dentist could transform someone’s smile inspired me to do the same. That’s what inspired me to become a dentist: I want to help others feel that same boost of confidence by providing compassionate, high-quality care.
I’m a skier—once a fearless black diamond skier. I used to love the adrenaline rush of flying down the toughest slopes. But as I got closer to earning my dental degree, the thought of breaking a bone (especially my hand) became a lot scarier. So now? Let’s just say I’ve humbly returned to the intermediate trails… with all the caution of someone who really, really values their hands.
What’s your favorite dental fact?
Some people never grow wisdom teeth. It’s a genetic trait — and lucky for them, no painful extractions needed! Unlike me… I had all four taken out!
What’s something that you can’t live without?
My cat, Popo.
Dr. Chun Pae Cho
Oral Surgeon
LANGUAGES
English, Korean
EDUCATION
Doctor of Dental Surgery
NYU College of Dentistry
TRAINING
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln Medical Center
What or who inspired you to become a dentist?
My closest friends growing up inspired me to become a dentist, and after dental school, I decided to become an Oral Surgeon.
What’s something your patients might be surprised to learn about you?
Oral Surgeons are usually known for extracting teeth – but I’ve also done tooth transplantation. It’s basically taking your own extracted tooth to replace another missing one. Cool stuff.
What’s your favorite dental fact?
Did you know that teeth are the most frequently removed organs from the human body? Yes, your teeth are organs and not bones.
What’s something that you can’t live without?
My twins, for sure.
