Meet the Team
We are here to serve you!
Passion and Dedication for our Patients
At the core of our dental practice is a dedicated team of professionals who put our patients’ well-being and their dental health up front. We carefully assess each patient’s dental condition and needs, develop the most optimal treatment plan, and offer quality treatment. We are committed to providing the best quality care for our patients and we highly value the trust our patients have placed in us. We are here to serve you!
Kay Yoo, DDS
Dr. Yoo earned her DDS degree at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2001. While in the program, Dr. Yoo had a specialized interest in cosmetic dentistry. Outside of her schooling, she had a deep interest in community services and engaged in various community activities.
After practicing dentistry at dental clinics in Michigan for a few years, Dr. Yoo joined the US Army as a dental officer in 2004. She practiced at the Carious Dental Clinic at Yongsan Garrison in Korea – from 2004 to 2008 – treating soldiers, officers, and their family members. In 2008, she was appointed as the Division Dental Surgeon of the 2nd Infantry Division. While continuing practicing, she supervised and managed the dental readiness of over 5,000 soldiers and officers in the division. Practicing dentistry in the Army offered her great opportunities to practice various dental skills while learning the most advanced dental techniques. Dr. Yoo was promoted to Major in 2009.
Proudly serving for the country, Dr. Yoo loved practicing dentistry in the Army. But unfortunately, with her two sons – Michael and David – beginning school, her commitment to their well-being were as equally important. With this in mind, she decided to separate from the Army in 2009 to commit further to their education.
Since relocating to the Bay Area in 2009, she has practiced as an associate dentist at a few local dental clinics. While continuing her practice, Dr. Yoo was active in learning new and advanced dental skills, participating in various training and seminars in the field of cosmetic dentistry and techniques in relation to dental implants. After practicing for five years, and having polished her skills and techniques, Dr. Yoo decided to establish her own practice to offer services most optimal for patients and further her desire in serving the community.
Dr. Yoo is passionate about life, family, and particularly in helping people and serving the community. Dr. Yoo believes and desires for all of her patients to feel at home during their visit and treatment. Whether it is checking in, waiting for treatment, or receiving the actual treatment, she believes every step should be done in a comfortable and efficient manner.
Jinwoo Jeong, DDS
Driven by a passion for oral health and patient care, Dr. Jeong earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University in 2021. After relocating to the Bay Area to pursue a career in dentistry, Dr. Jeong continually enhances his expertise by actively participating in continuing education courses, ensuring that he stays at the forefront of advancements in dentistry. Furthermore, he is committed to providing high-quality dental care and delivering comprehensive services ranging from routine exams to cosmetic treatments.
Beyond the confines of the practice, Dr. Jeong demonstrates a strong commitment to community service by volunteering at a Berkeley Free Clinic, where he extends free dental care to underserved populations.
Joseph Chen, DDS
Dr. Chen earned his DDS degree at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2020. He continued on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program in Tacoma, Washington, working in a federally qualified health center with medically complicated patients. Since graduation, Dr. Chen has been working in private practices in the Bay Area where he grew up. He prioritizes each patient’s experience and emphasizes patient education about their treatment plans and dental disease prevention techniques.
Outside of the office, Dr. Chen has participated in multiple dental service trips to Guatemala, serving rural communities and addressing oral health needs of underserved populations.
Rose Barodte, RDH
Rose earned her AA degree in dental hygiene at Carrington College, San Jose in 2019 and also earned her RDH (Registered Dental Hygiene) license in the same year. She has been actively practicing in San Jose and the East Bay area since then and joined the Kay Dentistry team in the Fall of 2022.
Our patients highly acclaim her gentle and thorough cleaning practice!
Our Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Practices
As members of the community, we are all obligated to preserve nature, conserve resources, minimize waste, and avoid pollution. That’s why we have adopted a green dentistry philosophy for our practice and management. We have implemented a paperless filing system to reduce waste and we regularly look to implement new strategies and practices to conserve resources and reduce waste. We firmly believe making our workplace environmentally friendly is our duty to the community.