Susana Ung

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Susana Ung, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

A top professional in the field of dentistry, Dr. Ung welcomes patients at her private practice - Lodi Dental Care - with offices in Lodi and Lockeford, California. She strives to provide the highest level of dental care, to work with compassion and really care for oral needs.

“As a dentist and a mother, I know how important it is to stay as healthy as possible and help my family do the same. My goal is to treat all of my patients like family, and I strive to help them keep their teeth healthy and attractive for a lifetime. I want to ensure that by having healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives, they are able to maintain proper nutrition, keep their youthful looks, and avoid the discomfort and health problems that are often connected with losing teeth” expressed the doctor.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1997.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

On a more personal note, Dr. Ung is married and has three children.

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