Our team
GENERAL DENTIST, CO-OWNER
Dr. Lee, born in Hong Kong, came to the US when he was 10, where he grew up in Oakland. He graduated from St. Elizabeth High School, and then from the University of California Berkeley, where he got his B.S. in Chemistry. Soon after, he attended the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1988.
In 1990, he established his own private practice right here in Oakland. He also worked for the Berkeley Free Dental Clinic doing emergency dental treatment and extractions until 1994.
Stephen M Lee, DDS
GENERAL DENTIST, CO-OWNER
Dr. Fong was born and raised in Las Vegas. After graduating from USC School of Dentistry in 1989, she married and joined the practice in 1991. She has had personal experience with nearly all dental specialties, including pediatric, periodontic, general, and orthodontics.
In 1996, an opportunity to learn a "kinder and gentler" form of non-extraction orthodontic treatment with the American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics became an invaluable gift to her 2 daughters who grew up with no cavities or crooked teeth. In 2007, she began her Biobloc Orthotropic mini-residency, a truly revolutionary, 21st Century concept of Facial Growth Guidance founded by Dr. John Mew of England in the 1950's.
Diana C Fong, DDS
LICENSED HYGENIST
Helen Lai, RDA, RDH
Helen has a hygienist degree from Fresno State and over 15 years of experience assisting in orthodontic and general practice and has been part of our team for over 9 years. Her attention to detail, friendly chair-side personality, and gentle touch are qualities that help our patients relax. She is familiar with advanced non-surgical techniques in treating and controlling gum disease and well as the latest in oral hygiene for homecare. She is fluent in Cantonese, Vietnamese, English.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Monica Liang
Monica moved from China with her husband and two daughters in 2012 and is now a proud naturalized American citizen. With an unwavering work ethic and a passion for learning, she plays a crucial role in both patient care and back-end operations. Patients and staff alike appreciate her kindness, humor, and dedication, making every visit to our office a more enjoyable experience. Her warm personality and attention to detail ensure that everyone feels comfortable and well cared for. We’re grateful to have her as an essential part of our team!
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Trang Ngyuen
Trang works part-time on Saturdays as a chairside dental assistant. Trang is an expert at making temporaries and she enjoys helping patients improve their dental health and education.
RECEPTIONIST
Gina Luo
Gina joined our team in 1997. She is our business manager and handles the finances of our practice. Gina is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Gina loves to travel, shop, and use her iPad. She enjoys shopping for designer clothing and accessories, fine dining, and home cooking. Gina frequently travels the world and seems ever-resistant to jet lag.
RECEPTIONIST
Cynthia Quan
Cynthia joined our team in 1995. She is our lead receptionist, dental assistant, treatment plan coordinator, and business administration assistant. Cynthia is fluent in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
She is the mother of three lovely daughters. Her looks are impeccable and her sense of humor livens up our patient's days with laughter. She can put a smile on anyone's face with her calm personality.
WEBSITE MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Claudia Lee
Claudia is the youngest daughter of Dr. Lee and Dr. Fong. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a major in Communication and a minor in Professional Writing in 2024. Currently, she works part-time at the dental office. Her cheery demeanor and wittiness bring a youthful liveliness to the office. Claudia is fluent in English and speaks advanced Spanish. She is the editor of our website and also plays a major role in organizing files and paperwork in the office.
She spent the last half of 2024 solo traveling around Asia! Ask her about any of her experiences, she’ll happily share any reccomendations.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Vivian Wu
Vivian is our Continuing Care Patient Coordinator and Lead Data Entry Person. She verifies dental insurance plans, schedules appointments for our patients, and assists our business manager with accounts receivables. She has been part of the Lee Fong Dentistry staff since she was in high school and brings to our practice the energy and enthusiasm of her generation. Vivian is fluent in English and Cantonese.