Dr. Tracy KimDung Tran, DDS

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Tracy KimDung Tran, who serves patients in San Jose, California.

Dr. Tran is a general dentist and the co-owner of Edenvale Dental Group in San Jose, California. “With our array of dental services, it’s no surprise we are regularly expanding our family of patients. We are skilled at treating patients from all dental backgrounds and make every effort to ensure your appointment is as comfortable as possible. We provide superior care to get you onto the path of improved dental health” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

Dr. Tran is also affiliated with Tooth Fairy Cottage in San Jose, which she and Dr. Andrew Nguyen opened in November of 2012. Tooth Fairy Cottage focuses on pediatric dentistry, along with a large variety of other aspects of dentistry.

Dr. Tran graduated from UC Davis with her undergraduate degree, studying biochemistry. Thereafter, she was admitted to the UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2002. She achieved an outstanding award in oral pathology at the time of her graduation.

Dr. Tran has completed hundreds of hours of postgraduate training/ continuing education courses in orthodontics, implant surgeries/restorations, and oral conscious sedation for both adults and children. She has also devoted her time to becoming familiar with the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry, including soft tissue and bone grafting techniques.

Dr. Tran is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the International Association of Orthodontics, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is often active in the meetings and symposiums dedicated by these organizations. 

Dr. Tran is a certified Invisalign provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. A general dentist is a primary care dental provider who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education. Dr. Tran always strives to find the most appropriate and feasible solutions to each of her patient’s dental problems.

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