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. 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.
