Our Mission
The mission of the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists is to advance our members’ success through education, advocacy, and research that drive excellence in patient care.
Purposes:
- To promote the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and practice.
- To educate the public about the benefits of orthodontic treatment.
- To provide advocacy and services that benefit the members’ pursuit of professional success.
Vision Statement:
All orthodontic care is provided by qualified specialists who successfully address patient needs.
Core Values:
- Our members come first.
- We are inclusive.
- We are data-driven.
- We seek active engagement.
- We are ethical.
Vicky Lee
PresidentDr. Eunsol Victoria Lee from a young age watched her father provide free dental lab services to patients with leprosy in South Korea. Inspired by her father’s selfless dedication to helping those in need, she dreamed of becoming a dentist. Today, she feels grateful to be able to serve her community every day, bringing joy and confidence to her patients through their new smiles.
Dr. Lee spent most of her childhood in New Jersey, where she also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Rutgers University. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU College of Dentistry, graduating magna cum laude. During her stay at NYU, Dr. Lee founded the Special Needs Society organization to create awareness in providing dental care to those with disabilities. She further specialized at University of Pittsburgh, earning Certification in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry.
Dr. Lee spent the first few years of her career in Queens, New York, while also serving as a part-time faculty member at Cambridge Health Alliance, a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard University. Now, as a Kamaʻāina, she and her husband are thrilled to call Hawai’i their home. She is currently providing care at Gentle Dental located in Aiea, Mililani, Makakilo, and Waianae.
In her leisure time, Dr. Lee enjoys golfing and mentoring at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Burt Kawamoto
Past PresidentDr. Burt Kawamoto grew up in Aiea, Hawaii where he attended Punahou School. He attended Creighton University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Minor in Biology. Upon graduation, he moved to Kansas City where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry while also being inducted into the honorary dental society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Kawamoto continued his education at UMKC School of Dentistry to pursue his passion in Orthodontics and also receiving a Master of Science in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Dr. Kawamoto is involved in many professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, Hawaii Society of Orthodontics, American Board of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, and the Hawaii Dental Association.
Dr. Kawamoto enjoys practicing in the community that he grew up in. He thoroughly enjoys how through orthodontics he is able to create meaningful relationships with his patients and their family, while simultaneously having a positive impact on others. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Kawamoto enjoys cooking for his friends and family, finding new restaurants to eat at, running, hiking, and spending time at the beach.
David Jensen
SecretaryDr. Jensen is a Board Certified Orthodontist proudly serving on Oahu with roots in the north shore. He moved to Hawaii in 2007 after a two-year service mission to attend Brigham Young University Hawaii with a degree in biology with a minor in studio art. He then obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Louisville in bacterial pathogenesis and molecular evolution and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of Kentucky on a deans scholarship; and was the first student to complete a supplemental research fellowship during dental school. Having a passion for orthodontics, Dr. Jensen obtained a certificate for craniofacial biology from the University of Kentucky and went on to obtain his certification in orthodontics at the University of Florida while earning an additional Master’s degree in oral biology.
DJ Dung
TreasurerDr. DJ Dung has served as the Hawaii Society of Orthodontist Treasure and Hawaii Representative for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontist (PCSO) for numerous years. He attended the University of Pacific in Stockton, California where he received a bachelor’s degree, the University of Missouri – Kansas City California where he received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and Washington University in St. Louis California where he received his Certificate in Orthodontics. His memberships include AAO, PSCO, ADA, HDA, ICD, and the American Board of Orthodontics Diplomat. In his spare time, Dr. Dung assists with the Friends of Hickam, The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinner in Honolulu, and donates orthodontic services to local charities.
Daron Stevens
PCSO RepresentativeDr. Daron Stevens started his orthodontic career in Idaho. After 14 years, he sold his private practice and fulfilled a dream of working and living in Hawaii with his wife, 4 children, and 2 dogs that are spoiled like children. The beauty of the islands brings a daily smile to his face. He loves hiking, SCUBA, swimming, the beach, pickleball, and acai bowls.
Dr. Stevens graduated from Brigham Young University in Botany with a minor in Japanese, Creighton University School of Dentistry, University of Utah School of Medicine General Practice Residency, and the University of Alberta Graduate Orthodontics Master’s program with a Certificate in Orthodontics where his research was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He also enjoyed an internship at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research where his work was published in Science. Dr. Stevens actively serves with the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists, on the PCSO Board of Directors as the Hawaii Representative, for the AAOPAC as a National Advocacy Network leader, and previously as the Idaho State Orthodontic Society president.
