Our Doctors

Thomas Han, D.D.S., M.S.

Periodontics

Dr. Thomas J. Han received his DDS degree in 1982, Certified in Periodontics in 1984, and MS degree in Oral Biology in 1985 from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

As a Clinical Professor of the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC, Department of Periodontics, his responsibility is post-doctoral resident periodontal and implant surgical training. Dr. Han’s expertise is in minimally invasive approaches to dental implant and periodontal esthetic surgeries.

Dr. Han is featured as a “Southern California 2015 Super Dentist” in Los Angeles Magazine.

Dr. Thomas Han is a member of:

• American Board of Periodontology
• American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
• International Congress of Oral Implantology
• American College of Dentists
• American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

Dr. Thomas K. Lee, D.D.S.

Prosthodontist

Dr. Thomas K. Lee grew up in the Chicago area and received his BA from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, followed by his DDS from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry in Chicago, IL. He completed his General Practice Residency (Hospital Dentistry) training in Fresno, CA at the University Medical Center. He practiced as a general dentist in Sacramento for a year before furthering his training at the UCLA School of Dentistry in Advanced Prosthodontics.

Upon finishing his prosthodontics training, Dr. Lee was appointed as the director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), a post-DDS residency at UCLA. Dr. Lee recently retired from UCLA, having served as the Director of 2 AEGD programs, Endowed Chair & Director of the Wilson Jennings Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center, and Director of Restorative Advanced Clinical Training program. Dr. Lee has given numerous lectures at various conferences and has led numerous study clubs for many years.

Dr. Lee is now pleased to join the WPD with emphasis in occlusion, reconstructive & implant dentistry in providing the best dental care for patients.

Hannah Misook Hong, D.D.S.

Cosmetic, Implant, & General Dentist

Dr. Hannah Misook Hong is a trusted cosmetic, implant, and general dentist who has dedicated her career to delivering healthy, confident smiles with precision and compassion. A graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry (2005), she combines nearly two decades of experience with a passion for advanced dental innovation.

Her philosophy of care is rooted in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach that unites science with artistry. Dr. Hong doesn’t treat a single tooth-she sees the whole person, considering the harmony of function, occlusion, and esthetics. Each patient receives a comprehensive exam and individualized treatment plan designed to restore health, function, and natural beauty.

Dr. Hong also believes that excellence begins with the fundamentals. She takes even the most routine procedures-such as simple cavity filling treatments, crowns, and gum treatments seriously, elevating them to a level of precision and artistry that is often overlooked. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that every restoration, no matter how small, contributes to long-term health, comfort, and esthetic harmony.

Over time, Dr. Hong has developed a wide armamentarium of techniques and technologies that enable her to offer patients a broad range of options and creative solutions for challenging cases-always striving for the best possible outcome.

She has pursued extensive continuing education and advanced training, including Composite Mastery and Veneer Mastery of minimally invasive esthetic transformations. She is also trained in implant dentistry, both surgical placement and restoration. In addition, she offers limited and short-term orthodontics with mini tubes and holds certifications in Invisalign and ClearCorrect giving patients flexible orthodontic and cosmetic options.

Dr. Hong provides a full scope of dentistry, including preventive care, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth extractions, smile design, occlusion, and TMD, patients receiving truly comprehensive care.

She has been serving patients at WPD since 2016.

Dr. Hong is an active member of:

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• California Dental Association (CDA)
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
• Spear Education
• Kois Center

Daniel S. Lee, D.D.S.

General and Restorative Dentist

Born and raised in Torrance, Dr. Daniel S. Lee is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry. He has advanced training in prosthodontics, complex treatment planning, and full-mouth rehabilitation. His expertise includes digital dentistry, dental implant placement, endodontic care, cosmetic smile makeovers, and comprehensive restorative dentistry.

With years of hands-on experience and an ongoing commitment to continuing education, Dr. Lee stays current with advancements in modern dentistry. He believes in blending art and science to provide individualized, lasting solutions that fit each patient’s unique dental needs and lifestyle.

Dr. Lee is also involved in dental education and professional service. He teaches at his alma mater as part-time covering faculty at the UCLA School of Dentistry and serves as a board member of Global Dental Alliance, a local dental society focused on international dental education and community service.

Outside of the practice, Dr. Lee volunteers his time providing dental care to underserved communities. He also enjoys writing poetry and training for local races.

Dr. Lee’s areas of focus and professional affiliations include:

• General and Restorative Dentistry
• Faculty, UCLA School of Dentistry
• Board Member, Global Dental Alliance
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Harbor Dental Society