Meet Dr. David Dung
Dr. David Dung is a board-certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics who has practiced orthodontics in Honolulu since 1987. Across nearly four decades he has created roughly 12,000 healthy, confident smiles, caring for children, teens, and adults at the practice’s Honolulu and ʻAiea offices with braces, Invisalign®, and early treatment.
Patients know Dr. Dung for an honest, unhurried chairside manner and treatment plans built around each family’s goals, never a one-size-fits-all script. He leads a team of three board-certified orthodontists across two Oʻahu offices, and he still travels to care for families on Molokaʻi, just as he has since the practice opened.
A Hawaiʻi Practice, Built at Home
Dr. Dung was raised in Honolulu and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Orthodontics runs in his family: he returned home in 1987 to open his private practice alongside his father, Dr. David K. H. Dung, who was also an orthodontist. That family connection still shapes how he cares for multi-generation Hawaiʻi families today, many of whom now bring their own children to the same practice their parents trusted.
From the beginning, Dr. Dung committed to serving Hawaiʻi beyond the city. He has provided orthodontic care to Molokaʻi since 1987 and to Lānaʻi for roughly 15 years, traveling to neighbor-island families who would otherwise have no local access to a specialist. It is a part of the practice few competitors can match.
Board-Certified Orthodontist (ABO Diplomate)
In 1998, Dr. Dung earned his Diplomate certification from the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), a voluntary distinction held by only about one in three practicing orthodontists. Board certification means demonstrating advanced knowledge, judgment, and clinical results to a panel of expert peers, then maintaining that standard year after year. It is the clearest signal that an orthodontist has gone beyond the minimum required to practice. Learn what board certification means.
Education & Training
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. | University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA) | 1979 |
| D.D.S. | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 1983 |
| M.S.D., Orthodontics | Washington University in St. Louis | 1987 |
| Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics | ABO | 1998 |
Professional Leadership
Dr. Dung is an active leader in Hawaiʻi’s dental and orthodontic community, a role that keeps him connected to the standards and research shaping the specialty:
| Association | Role |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Society of Orthodontists (HSO) | Current Treasurer (past President, past Director) |
| Hawaii Dental Association (HDA) | Past Treasurer, past Board of Trustees |
| Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) | Past Director |
| AAO · ABO · ADA | Member |
He was also named a Honolulu Magazine Best Dentist (2026), a peer-and-survey recognition of Hawaiʻi’s top dental providers.
Approach to Patient Care
Dr. Dung believes a great result starts with listening. He takes time to explain what he sees, lays out the real options, and builds a plan that fits the patient’s life and budget, including in-house, no-interest financing and help filing insurance. With modern iTero® digital scanning there are no goopy impressions, and every new patient starts with a complimentary exam and a clear quote in a single visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. David Dung a board-certified orthodontist?
Dr. Dung has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics since 1998, the voluntary credential held by roughly one in three orthodontists.
How long has Dr. Dung practiced orthodontics in Honolulu?
Dr. Dung has practiced orthodontics in Honolulu since 1987, nearly 40 years, treating approximately 12,000 patients across Oʻahu and the neighbor islands.
Schedule With Dr. Dung
Ready to meet Dr. Dung and the Dung Orthodontics team? Schedule a complimentary new-patient exam and leave with a personalized plan and a clear quote in one visit. We welcome new patients at both offices.
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