Meet The Doctor

Michael J. Kang, DMD, MMSc – Endodontist

Dr. Kang graduated with his Masters in Medical Science and Certificate in Endodontics from Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.  Dr. Kang earned his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania with the Louis I. Grossman Award along with many awards throughout his dental training.  He finished his undergraduate degree from Georgia Institute of Technology with a computer engineering degree.

Prior to having a career change into dentistry, Dr. Kang worked for IBM as an engineer for a few years.  Ever since, he has been applying his engineering background in his approach to patient care and furthermore strives to improve his practice of dentistry with technologies whenever possible.  Some of the projects he has been working on through the Harvard Innovation Lab and with his colleagues include:  DentoQ, Inc (social network for dentists) and Heads Up Display (HUD) for endodontic microscope with TSME, Inc.

Dr. Kang believes one of the most important things in patient care is communication with patients.  He really enjoys spending time with patients and answering any questions that patients have about dental treatment and root canal therapies.

He has served many patients and general dentists in Boston and its surrounding areas prior to arriving in Seattle.  While he misses his colleagues and patients that he has worked with in Boston, he says he won’t miss the 5 months of debilitating snow season.

Professionally, he has presented his research at the American Association of Endodontists meetings and moderated several presentations during the meetings.  He also has taught pre-doctorate students in Endodontics at Harvard University.

Aside from work, he enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and working on his Jeep that he has had since high school.  Enjoys outdoors and snowboarding. He is looking forward to meeting and working with patients and doctors in the vibrant city of Seattle!

• Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine
  • Certificate in Endodontics & Master in Oral biology Medical Science (M.M.Sc)
• University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine 
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
• Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor in Computer engineering (B.A.)

 David J. Kang, DMD, MS, MMSc – Endodontist

Dr. David J. Kang graduated from some of the most prestigious universities around the US and world! Dr. Kang grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering from Georgia Tech.

Dr. Kang worked as a computer engineer at IBM before he joined the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland for his master’s degree in Biotechnology.

He worked with Samsung Biologics briefly before he joined the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Upon the completion of his dental degree, Dr. Kang joined Endodontics residency at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kang earned his second master’s degree in Oral Biology Medical Science and a certificate in Endodontics from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. 

Dr. David Kang believes patient education is a critical component in successful treatments. Dr. Kang always spends time with his patients going over details of diagnosis and prognosis based on clinical evaluations and research studies recommending evidence-based treatments. All of his patients and referring doctors complement and appreciate him for his great chair-side manner! 

Academically, Dr. David Kang has been very active and engaging. Dr. Kang is a faculty member with NYU Langone Hospitals AEGD Program teaching residents in Endodontics. Dr. Kang loves to share his passion and knowledge with residents as he also learns from his residents. At Harvard, Dr. Kang was actively engaged with other dental schools, Boston University and Tufts dental school. Dr. Kang presented and led case seminar studies with Endodontics residents and faculty members from both Boston University and Tufts University Endodontics departments. He is looking forward to meet and work with new patients and doctors in Seattle!

• Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine
  • Certificate in Endodontics & Master in Oral biology Medical Science (M.M.Sc)
• University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
• Johns Hopkins University
  • Master in Biotechnology (M.S.)
• Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor in Computer engineering (B.A.)