Michael J. Chung, DDS, MS Dr. Michael J. Chung grew up in Bergen County, NJ, and attended high school at the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, NY. He received his Bachelors degree from New York University. In 2003, after completing four years of training at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. The following year, Dr. Chung practiced dentistry as a resident at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital while completing rotations at Metropolitan Hospital Center, Helen Hayes Hospital and the Thelma C. Davidson Adair Dental Center in New York. He continued his postgraduate studies at the Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics where he became skilled at multiple orthodontic techniques. He was awarded a specialty certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree after completing his research involving biomechanical friction and third-order torque in self-ligating brackets.His research was published in scientific journals. In 2007, Dr. Chung took over the practice of Dr. Martin Weinstein in his Freehold and Manalapan locations. He recently moved both practices into new state-of-the-art facilities in Iron Bridge Park in Freehold, and Bridge Plaza in Manalapan.
Dr. Chung is an Invisalign Preferred Provider, and has been selected as a Top Dentist by the Consumers Research Council of America, a Top Dentist in Monmouth Health & Life magazine, one of New Jerseys Favorite Kids Docs by NJ Family magazine, and one of the Top Orthodontists in the industry by Orthodontic Products magazine.
Dr. Chung has served as both an assistant clinical dental instructor at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, and a preclinical orthodontics assistant instructor at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.His professional affiliations include the American Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Monmouth-Ocean Dental Society, and the Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation.
By far, our greatest asset at Advanced Center for Orthodontics in both Freehold and Manalapan, NJis our amazing and friendly staff. Only the best will do! Our experienced and talented team has a passion for what we do and holds high standards for delivering superior quality and service to each of our patients. Our motivation to achieve amazing results is the beautiful, healthy smiles we see each and every day.
We encourage you to let us know how we are doing! If you are satisfied with the level of care you receive from us then please tell your family and friends! Your referrals are the greatest compliment we can ever receive.
At ACO . . . I work as a Dental Assistant. I especially enjoy 3D scanning and 3D printing to make every retainer perfect for every patient. I couldnt have asked to work with a better team! Amanda About me . . . I currently live in Howell with my husband, Scott, our 5 cats and 2 dogs. I am a huge animal lover, and volunteer at Rescue Ridge on a weekly basis. I enjoy spending time outside with my dogs, gardening, traveling, and hanging out with my family and friends.
Creating a beautiful smile requires both a commitment from us and cooperation from you. The Smile Rewards Program and ACO Kids Club at Advanced Center for Orthodontics were created as a way to recognize all of your hard work during your orthodontic treatment by rewarding you with fantastic gift cards and prizes as you progress through your orthodontic journey. These are some of the things ACO patients can earn points for:
