Blue Ridge Dental Group, a Light Wave Dental affiliate, isa dental practicethat has locations in Salem, Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, New River Valley and Vinton, Virginia. We are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
Ourstandard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
We pride ourselves in offering our patients and our communities the latest in advanced dental technologies. From Digital X-rays and records, to lasers and in-house CAD/CAM technologies, we believe that these technologies allow our patients to receive the best in treatment, care, and confidence.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident inknowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Dr. Kim graduated from Hermon Ostrow School of Dentistry at University of Southern California after learning his passion to help the community that needed help when he was volunteering at Mission of Mercy. He also received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Dongguk University, and Bachelor of Science in Biology at Iowa State University. He has served in the U.S. Army in 2001 through 2003 as a Sergeant in a Military Police Battalion.
Dr. Punyawat is graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland Ohio, where he earned a Doctor of Medical in Dentistry (DMD) degree. After graduating, he completed a residency, Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Dayton Veteran Affairs Medical Center. His residency brought with it much experience in treating a high volume of difficult cases and helped him undertand medically compromised patients. Dr. Punyawat loves all aspects of dentistry, including restoration, crowns & bridges, implants, endodontics, and removable prosthesis either partial or complete denture. Hes also a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners.
Dr. Punyawat always treats his patients like his family members, and those patients love him for his competence as well as compassion. During his free time, he enjoys cooking, baking, listening to music, watching movies, and lifting weight. His wife is a pastry chef and always bakes good cakes for family and friends.
Dr. Chun was born and raised in Maryland. After graduating with a degree in neurobiology and physiology (and a minor in human development) from the University of Maryland, College Park, she went on to pursue her masters from Tufts University. Dr. Chun obtained her Masters in Biomedical Sciences and continued into dental school, graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. While there, she was actively involved in various student organizations and served on the executive board for the American Student Dental Association (ASDA), which resulted in her attending many leadership conferences. She is passionate about learning both inside and outside of the classroom. After dental school, Dr. Chun completed a General Practice Residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Her residency training focused on treating medically complex patient populations, pediatrics and geriatrics. She is new to the Blue Ridge Mountains but is loving it more with each passing day.
Dr. Chun has experience in general dentistry, including crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, extractions, implant restorations, dentures, and pediatric treatment. She enjoys treating children and patients from many different backgrounds. She strives to get to know her patients and create a positive experience for them at their dental visits.