Dr. Sung Wook Park, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Sung Wook Park, who serves patients in La Mirada, California.

Dr. Park is a skilled dentist at La Mirada One Dental in La Mirada, California. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of conditions and diseases that affect the teeth, gums, and oral health.

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, he and his staff are committed to serving each and every patient with attentive care and impeccable dental work. They offer various dental services, including general dentistry, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, exam & cleaning, teeth whitening, dental crowns, dental implants, dental fillings, and root canal treatment.

Born in South Korea, Dr. Park relocated to the United States to pursue his career in dentistry. He graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California.

“I am a perfectionist, through and through. I consider it a privilege when patients trust me with their smiles and it is always my intent to give them something to really smile about. I believe in providing the highest levels of quality, painless dental care, based on each person’s unique needs. With a healthy dose of humor, along with deep compassion, I find ways to connect with each person. Making them feel safe in my care, and encouraging them to relax and smile, is my focus” expressed Dr. Park.

In order to stay up to date in his field, he remains an active member of the American Dental Association and the California Academy of General Dentistry.

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. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

In his free time, Dr. Park loves being with his wife and son. He also enjoys hiking and going to the beach to enjoy the California sunshine.

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