At Shoreline Kids Dentistry we are passionate about creating positive dental experiences for our patients and their families. Our goal is to provide the highest quality dental care in a friendly, compassionate and fun environment.
Dr. Diane Tung is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with extensive experience. She has treated thousands of children and prides herself in providing the highest quality care for children that is gentle and compassionate. Dr. Dianes goal is to empower patients and their families by providing education in preventing cavities with common sense recommendations that are practical for real life. She strives to make positive experiences for children that will make them excited about visiting the dentist for their whole life.
Dr. Diane Tung was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised on Mercer Island, Washington. After attending Mercer Island High School, she went to the University of Washington, where she received a Bachelors of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Diane graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in the top 10 percent of her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity. She followed her passion for pediatric dentistry and completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Baylor College of Dentistry, where she was on staff at the Childrens Hospital Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. During her residency, Dr. Diane gained extensive training in treating many different populations of children, including infants, extremely anxious patients, and special needs and medically compromised children. Dr. Diane has been in private practice ever since.
She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentists, Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and Evergreen Pediatric Dental Study Club.
Dr. Diane is married to her long-time love, Patrick. In April 2014, they welcomed their first child, Sam, and in August 2018, Sam was promoted to big brother when Emily came along. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her French Bulldog, Mac, snowboarding, and traveling.
