Your Palo Alto dentist
Dr. Wong leads the Cambridge Avenue practice that many Palo Alto families have trusted for decades. He takes time to explain what he sees, keeps as much natural tooth as he can, and makes sure you know your costs before treatment.
His story
Dr. Wong was born and raised in Sacramento and earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Davis. He graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 2018.
He found dentistry through his dad’s family friends, two brothers who were dentists. When he didn’t yet know what he wanted to do, they gave him a job assisting and sterilizing instruments. What stayed with him was the team, and how well the staff knew their patients.
Today his clinical focus includes Invisalign, implant restoration, and restorative care, with an ethical, non-invasive approach. He stays current with advances in dentistry and is an active member of the ADA, CDA, and SCCDS.
“What I noticed most that I liked was just the team dynamic and the patient relationships… that’s what really drew me into dentistry.”
A one-minute introduction, filmed in the office hallway beside the garden courtyard.
Outside the office
Away from the office, Dr. Wong enjoys cheering on the Golden State Warriors.
A short film · Full Circle
Dr. Wong tells how he found dentistry, how Dr. Hamamoto passed the practice to him, and why so many patients have stayed.
Just keep on building, keep on growing. My dad, he had family friends who were dentists. They’re brothers. They kind of took me under their wing, and when I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, they gave me a job at their office, and I did some assisting and sterilizing instruments. And what I noticed most that I liked was just the team dynamic and the patient relationships that all the staff had. That’s what really drew me into dentistry.
They walk in, they know who they are. Ask them about their families and whatnot. You could be a kid going to dentists all the way to an adult, and you kind of grow up together. That’s like your work family, your second family. That family is important to me.
Friends on that journey, you kind of struggle together. It’s always nice. It’s hard to struggle alone. If you’re gonna struggle, at least you’ll struggle with someone else, and then you help each other out along the way.
I happened to meet Dr. Hamamoto, the previous practice owner, at a study group. She offered to sell the practice because it was a good fit, personality-wise and dental philosophy-wise, as well. She tells me that my demeanor is similar to her predecessor, Dr. Benson Kanemoto, before her, who she took over the practice from. So this practice does have a lot of history, and a lot of patients are still around, and it’s almost kind of full circle and nice, where the changing of the guard is a smooth transition. She’s like an auntie to me now, and like her nephew. It’s going back to the whole family dynamic.
That can be scary for patients when someone else new comes in. Just having them get a chance to stay and then getting Kris’s blessing, and then having them just get a chance to meet me, it kind of helps with that fear of the unknown.
Just making sure the patient experience is still good and consistent on what Dr. Hamamoto built, and kind of building off of that. The staff has been the same staff that she had, and they’ve been great and supportive as well. Can’t do it without them. Just keep on building, keep on growing.
Three generations of one practice
“This practice does have a lot of history, and a lot of patients are still around,” Dr. Wong says in the film. When Dr. Hamamoto passed it to him, patients got to meet him with her blessing, and the team stayed.
Dr. Hamamoto’s predecessor
Dr. Hamamoto took over the practice from him. She tells Dr. Wong that his demeanor reminds her of Dr. Kanemoto’s.
Previous practice owner
She met Dr. Wong at a study group and offered him the practice because it was a good fit, in personality and in dental philosophy.
Leading the practice today
With Dr. Hamamoto’s blessing and the same team, he keeps the patient experience consistent with what she built, and builds on it.
“Dr. Hamamoto did great passing her practice to Dr. Wong! He is great! Helen and Angelisa are the best dental hygienists!”
“My experience spans three generations of my family and three generations of the practice”
“Been getting my dental care at this office for nearly 30 years, and both my parents did so before me. Kind and caring, gentle and good, and reasonably priced!”
“The staff has been the same staff that she had, and they’ve been great and supportive as well. Can’t do it without them.” — Dr. Wong
How he practices
The same few habits show up again and again in patients’ reviews, and they start at the front desk.
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Time to ask questions and to understand your options. Nobody should leave a dental chair confused.
Dr. Wong shows you what he sees and why it matters before he recommends anything.
Prevention and early detection come first, and the plan keeps as much natural tooth as possible.
The team checks your PPO benefits and explains your portion before any treatment begins.
Patient reviews
“Dr. Wong's office is great! He is thorough, gentle, and always explains things clearly.”
“Tremendous Doctor, listens well and very gentle and caring.”
“Dr Wong was amazing! The most gentle and attentive dentist I have ever!!!”
Meet the team
Many patients have seen the same friendly faces for years, and they name them in their reviews.
Here since 2008Registered Dental Hygienist
Caring for patients here since 2008
A proud mother of three boys, Angelisa is committed to helping patients feel at ease while providing exceptional care.
“I've been going to Angelisa for cleanings for many years now! She is so much fun!”
Registered Dental Hygienist
More than 15 years of dental hygiene
A UCSD graduate, Helen has practiced in Japan and San Diego and has three grown children.
“Been coming for a decade. Never had a cavity. Helen is the best hygienist!”
Here since 2024Registered Dental Hygienist
Honors graduate, Carrington College
Kaye graduated with honors in Dental Hygiene from Carrington College in San Jose and is also a licensed Doctor of Dental Medicine in the Philippines.
Registered Dental Assistant
Chairside support and comfort
Jamal provides excellent chairside support to our dentists and makes sure patients are comfortable during procedures.
Here since 2019Insurance Coordinator & Front-Desk Lead
Your guide to benefits and costs
A San Jose State graduate, Rachel has worked at the office since 2019. She loves arts and crafts, Asian dramas, and time with family and friends.
“Rachel was terrific, and Dr. Hamamoto always is.”
Scheduling Coordinator
Finds the visit time that works for you
A native San Franciscan and Loyola Marymount graduate, Kelty was introduced to dentistry by her mother, a retired dentist and dental professor at UCSF and University of the Pacific.
Periodontist
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
A Navy veteran, Dr. Tran specializes in periodontics and orofacial pain and cares for patients’ gum and periodontal health.
Dr. Wong is named in 38+ five-star Google reviews, and the hygienists in dozens more.
See where they workOutside the office
Dr. Wong stays active, loves to travel, and enjoys cooking international cuisines. He married Dr. Michelle Fong, also a dentist, and the office team joined the celebration.
Your next visit
New patients are always welcome. Request a visit online in about a minute, or call and talk with the front desk.
