Meet The Team

Meet Dr. Joung Lee

Dr. Joung Lee was born in South Korea and came over to the States when he was 22 after finishing his military service as a Marine. He attended Georgia Tech and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree with the highest honor. While in college, Dr. Lee worked as a local dental assistant and found his passion in dentistry. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL with oral surgery honor and won the Senior Dental Student Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. Following his move to San Antonio in 2015, he has been practicing general dentistry with significant experience in implant and cosmetic dentistry. As a leading local Dentist in San Antonio, Dr. Lee has been taking thousands of hours of continuing education courses to learn the state of the art techniques and is always looking for opportunities to advance his skills and better serve his patients. That’s one of the reasons why other dentists and their family members come to Dr. Lee’s office as patients. In addition to his dental practice, Dr. Lee is a founding member of Global Implant Academy and teaches implant dentistry to dentists from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Italy. Currently, Dr. Lee is in the Master degree program in advanced surgical extraction and implantology at International Medical University in Rome, Italy.

Meet Dr. Minkyung Lee

Born and raised in South Korea, Dr. Mia’s journey to become a dentist began at her young age. Volunteering at her father’s hospital intensified her dream to be a healthcare provider because communicating with patients closely and making them smile gave her the true contentment. Growing up with parents who are supportive to quench her curiosity toward to the world, she traveled more than 20 countries. Among them, the most inspiring experience was spending a month in Campbellsville, Kentucky as an exchange student when she was 16. Pairing her love of being in the U.S and her desire to help others smile, she attended University at Buffalo, State University of New York where she obtained her bachelors science degree with biology with the dean’s list.

Dr. Mia continued her education at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, receiving her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) She does numerous hours of continuing education yearly to keep current and the most up to date advances in dentistry. She has studied extensively to receive certification in the field of short-term orthodontics, including Invsalign®, Noviclear and Six Month Smiles®. She is currently in an externship program of Academy of Gp Orthodontics and Orthodontic Teaching Institute using Self-ligating Brackets. She has a vast experience in pediatric dentistry, frenectomies, and laser dentistry. She aims to serve her patients with sincerity while being gentle, honest and warm. Dr. Mia’s passion for treating children translates to a level of care and respect towards the children. Her goal is to give her patients pleasant experiences as possible so that they look forward to the dentist and get motivated to have better oral health than before. Dr Mia Lee genuinely takes care of her patients with friendly and kind bed side manners. Some patients seek only for her just to be comfort for their dental visits. She feels previleged to be a positive influence to a growing child’s oral health and dental experience that can impact on the rest of their lives. As you can tell by now, Dr Mia and Dr Lee are a married couple! They have a furry daughter named Yeppi. They enjoy spending time with her, watching movies, and working out together.

Meet Dr. Thao Le

Dr. Thao was born in Vietnam and moved to the United States with her family at the age of three. After exploring several career paths, she discovered that dentistry brought together the things she valued most: creativity, problem solving, hands on work, and human connection. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in Michigan. After several years away, she is thrilled to be back in Texas, caring for the community she has always considered home.

Dr. Thao is passionate about creating a welcoming and comfortable environment where patients from all backgrounds feel heard, understood, and at ease. She believes dental care should be collaborative and takes the time to listen, explain treatment options, and help each patient feel confident in their care. What she enjoys most about dentistry is seeing the positive impact thoughtful care can have on both a patient’s oral health and their overall confidence.

Outside the office, Dr. Thao enjoys staying active through golf and pickleball, trying new food, and spending time with her family, friends, and golden retriever, Peanut. She is excited to be part of Local Dental and grateful for the opportunity to care for the community that raised her. She looks forward to building lasting relationships with her patients and making every dental experience a positive one.

Meet the Rest of the Team

Meet the experienced professionals behind Dentist in San Antonio TX, dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. Our team combines expertise and compassion to ensure every patient feels comfortable and cared for. We are here to help you achieve a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Come visit us and experience the difference in your dental care. We are here to help you achieve a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. We are here to help you achieve a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Discover personalized care with the local dentist you can trust. Local Dental is known as the trusted dentist San Antonio area for all your dental needs.

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