She is a graduate of University of California Berkeley with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Molecular Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. At Columbia University SDOS, she was admitted to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society, where the faculty elects members based on scholarship and character.
After finishing a General Practice Residency program at Booth Memorial Medical Center (now New York Hospital, Queens), she completed her advanced orthodontic residency and received a Masters of Science in Oral Biology from Northwestern University.
As an orthodontist, Dr. Song strives to provide outstanding treatment with exceptional patient care. Everyone in her practice tailors each treatment plan to fit each patients needs and desires. Services range from interceptive treatment for children to comprehensive care for adolescents and adults.
Dr. Song enjoys giving back to her community whether doing volunteer work or sponsoring local schools and community organizations. She also enjoys gourmet cooking, tennis, hiking, jazz, and spending time with her husband, Mike.
I Song Orthodontics proudly offers comprehensive and affordable orthodontic care to kids, teens, and adults in Berkeley, El Cerrito and the East Bay area. Dr. Song and her team are committed to providing the highest quality orthodontic treatment, including braces and Invisalign, to effectively straighten your teeth and improve your self-confidence. We commit ourselves to upholding the highest standards in the orthodontic field.
We understand that our office is only as effective as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly, highly trained team members! We work hard to make our patients feel at home every time they visit. We know that orthodontic treatment can be stressful and overwhelming, so we dedicate ourselves to keeping our office clean, comfortable, and safe in order to ensure that you have the best experience possible. If you have any questions about your treatment, including risks and associated costs of treatment, please dont hesitate to ask Dr. Songor our team. We promise to speak candidly with you and clearly address your concerns.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 44 reviews
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2 years ago
My regular dentist recommended that I get my teeth straightened to make them easier to clean and keep healthy, and Dr. Song was one of the orthodontists he recommended. Dr. Song and her team are knowledgeable, patient, and kind. It is more difficult to move teeth for an adult than for a teen, especially an adult man, but I got great results. Special shout-out to the front desk staff, who are some of the friendliest customer service professionals I've ever encountered! As a last note, at the end of treatment they gave me a goodie bag full of candy and snacks. Each one was something you're not supposed to eat during orthodontic treatment (crunchy, chewy, sticky, etc), to celebrate that I could have them again now. I like a business with a sense of humor!
Lee M
2 years ago
Dr Song convincly dispenses the Kool-Aid, making it easy to get swept up and not ask any questions. If you do ask questions that in any way challenge her recommendations your point of view as a patient will be discarded. After years of standard check-ins and consultations leading up to having braces placed on my child all signs pointed to very straightforward treatment. Wouldn't you know that as soon as we paid her the deposit the treatment then evolved into something much more involved, including removal of a healthy tooth! We got a second opinion from a well-respected orthodontist who studied the x-rays and suggested another approach that would be just as effective and not involve the removal of a healthy tooth. We did our best to discuss this treatment with Dr. Song but we were basically told it was her way or the highway. So we took the highway and boy are we thankful we did! Treatment with another orthodontist has been wonderful - no tooth removal required to get the outcome desired at a lesser price. My advice to you is that if at any point you are advised to do something by Dr. Song that doesn't sit well with you listen to that instinct and don't be intimidated to speak up or go elsewhere. The swanky office, gimmicky kids games, clothing swag and evening hours etc. make it a seductive place to settle in for treatment but W A T C H O U T !
Daniel Alejandro Morales
2 years ago
I searched for weeks for the best person to do my Invisalign with and I'm so glad I found Dr. Song. She's kind, highly knowledgeable and skilled, and is fair and transparent about cost.
Olivia Wong
2 years ago
At the "ripe old age" of 63, I decided to get orthodontic treatment to straighten my teeth. Despite my age and having overcrowded teeth most of my adult life, I responded very well to Dr. Song's treatment program with Invisalign. Throughout my visits she was patient, supportive, and encouraging. And the staff is always helpful and friendly. I completed my treatment in a year & a half, and the end result was dramatic. This is the best investment I made for myself. I highly recommend Dr. Song to anyone who is considering orthodontic treatment, especially older adults like me who may think orthodontics is only for children and teens.
Eliot Hertenstein
2 years ago
Edit: it's been a few months, and I have not had a problem with this again. Treatment is moving faster than I expected, and I can really say that I recommend Dr. Song! The staff are incredibly friendly, and I haven't had a bad experience recently! Outdated Review: The staff is friendly, but every time I visit I'm usually waiting 10-20 minutes until I'm actually let in. I don't know if this is because of COVID, but they always seem to be backed up, even at 8:30 in the morning. I've also had my carriee break three separate times, where each time I've had to come back in and spend 20+ minutes in the office, and 20 minutes waiting outside. Again, the people seem to be really nice, but the consistency that you want to see in an orthodontist doesn't seem to be there.
Asha Byrd
3 years ago
Not only is Dr. Song amazing at what she does, but she genuinely cares about her patients. She goes above and beyond to ensure patients are receiving the best care possible. We need more practitioners like Dr. Song!
Lee M
3 years ago
Dr Song convincly dispenses the Kool-Aid, making it easy to get swept up and not ask any questions. If you do ask questions that in any way challenge her recommendations your point of view as a patient will be discarded. After years of standard check-ins and consultations leading up to having braces placed on my child all signs pointed to very straightforward treatment. Wouldn't you know that as soon as we paid her the deposit the treatment then evolved into something much more involved, including removal of a healthy tooth! We got a second opinion from a well-respected orthodontist who studied the x-rays and suggested another approach that would be just as effective and not involve the removal of a healthy tooth. We did our best to discuss this treatment with Dr. Song but we were basically told it was her way or the highway. So we took the highway and boy are we thankful we did! Treatment with another orthodontist has been wonderful - no tooth removal required to get the outcome desired at a lesser price. My advice to you is that if at any point you are advised to do something by Dr. Song that doesn't sit well with you listen to that instinct and don't be intimidated to speak up or go elsewhere. The swanky office, gimmicky kids games, clothing swag and evening hours etc. make it a seductive place to settle in for treatment but W A T C H O U T !
Olivia Wong
3 years ago
At the "ripe old age" of 63, I decided to get orthodontic treatment to straighten my teeth. Despite my age and having overcrowded teeth most of my adult life, I responded very well to Dr. Song's treatment program with Invisalign. Throughout my visits she was patient, supportive, and encouraging. And the staff is always helpful and friendly. I completed my treatment in a year & a half, and the end result was dramatic. This is the best investment I made for myself. I highly recommend Dr. Song to anyone who is considering orthodontic treatment, especially older adults like me who may think orthodontics is only for children and teens.
Eliot Hertenstein
3 years ago
Edit: it's been a few months, and I have not had a problem with this again. Treatment is moving faster than I expected, and I can really say that I recommend Dr. Song! The staff are incredibly friendly, and I haven't had a bad experience recently! Outdated Review: The staff is friendly, but every time I visit I'm usually waiting 10-20 minutes until I'm actually let in. I don't know if this is because of COVID, but they always seem to be backed up, even at 8:30 in the morning. I've also had my carriee break three separate times, where each time I've had to come back in and spend 20+ minutes in the office, and 20 minutes waiting outside. Again, the people seem to be really nice, but the consistency that you want to see in an orthodontist doesn't seem to be there.
Daniel Alejandro Morales
3 years ago
I searched for weeks for the best person to do my Invisalign with and I'm so glad I found Dr. Song. She's kind, highly knowledgeable and skilled, and is fair and transparent about cost.
Asha Byrd
3 years ago
Not only is Dr. Song amazing at what she does, but she genuinely cares about her patients. She goes above and beyond to ensure patients are receiving the best care possible. We need more practitioners like Dr. Song!
steve m
4 years ago
For information junkies like myself, Dr. Song and her staff are fantastic at keeping me informed about what the process is for my daughter. I really like how open and responsive everyone is at our appointments. Couldn't be any better!
Ellie Russell
4 years ago
I just completed wearing Invisalign for the last year and I got to work with the amazinn Dr. Song and all of the wonderful gals here! I HIGHLY recommend going here for all your teeth needs, they are so sweet, attentive, and accomdating. They worked with my crazy schedule and made it so easy to go to them! I'm so lucky and thankful to finally have the perfect smile due to all their care and work. THANK YOU ALLL SOOOOO MUCH!!!
Marius Marshall
4 years ago
First of all, I would like to thank Dr.Immi Song for fixing my son's smile. Since the first time we started his treatment she has always been very professional and informative. Tara, Natalie and the rest of the staff are always very kind and courteous. They always make us feel at home. The office is always very clean and neat. I highly recommend Dr. Song and staff for all of your orthodontist needs.
Marius Marshall
4 years ago
First of all, I would like to thank Dr.Immi Song for fixing my son's smile. Since the first time we started his treatment she has always been very professional and informative. Tara, Natalie and the rest of the staff are always very kind and courteous. They always make us feel at home. The office is always very clean and neat. I highly recommend Dr. Song and staff for all of your orthodontist needs.
Christina Johnson
4 years ago
Nice, clean office. The consultation isn't a real consultation until you pay $430 for your X-rays. Then you get the real consultation.
Ellie Russell
4 years ago
I just completed wearing Invisalign for the last year and I got to work with the amazinn Dr. Song and all of the wonderful gals here! I HIGHLY recommend going here for all your teeth needs, they are so sweet, attentive, and accomdating. They worked with my crazy schedule and made it so easy to go to them! I'm so lucky and thankful to finally have the perfect smile due to all their care and work. THANK YOU ALLL SOOOOO MUCH!!!
Koyo Konishi
4 years ago
I love I Song Orthodontics! From the day 1, they explained the cost and process very clearly, and I am very happy about the results! Dr. Song and all staff members are welcoming, experienced and thorough. This is a truly well ran organization!
YI HUI Chang
4 years ago
We took our 11-year-old daughter to see Dr. Song. Dr. Song recommended to delay treatment until she is about 15 years old when all her permanent teeth come in. She offers to monitor her growth closely every 6 months for free. We are so impressed by her detailed diagnostics and her experience as well as her generous offer. Compared to the other orthodontic doctor who did the first phase treatment on my daughter, Dr. Song is not greedy for money, she doesn't want my daughter to wear braces longer period of time than needed.
YI HUI Chang
5 years ago
We took our 11-year-old daughter to see Dr. Song. Dr. Song recommended to delay treatment until she is about 15 years old when all her permanent teeth come in. She offers to monitor her growth closely every 6 months for free. We are so impressed by her detailed diagnostics and her experience as well as her generous offer. Compared to the other orthodontic doctor who did the first phase treatment on my daughter, Dr. Song is not greedy for money, she doesn't want my daughter to wear braces longer period of time than needed.
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