Dr. KeunHee Chrissy Park, known to her patients as Dr. Chrissy, is a pediatric dentist specializing in the dental care of infants, children, and patients with special needs. She is known to create a positive and fun environment for children during their dental experience.
Dr. Chrissy received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University. There she also taught at Stanford Bing Nursery School for four years. Much of her philosophy as a pediatric specialist stems from her experiences at Bing. As a result of her nurturing and integrative approach, children feel comfortable and engaged in the development of their own well-being.
Dr. Chrissy received a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree from New York University, where she won multiple awards for her dental research, including the Michael C. Alfano Omicron Kappa Upsilon Research Award, as well as American Association for Dental Research Fellowship. After dental school, she completed a general practice residency program at Jacobi Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center and the only pediatric trauma center in the Bronx, NY. She then pursued specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where she served as a chief resident.
Dr. Chrissy holds professional affiliations with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
As a mom, Dr. Chrissy understands the concerns parents may have about their child’s dental experience. She encourages parents to join her in achieving excellent oral health and healthy smiles for her patients.