Dr. Stephen M. Lee, D.D.S.

Dr. Lee graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry before pursuing his dentistry. Shortly after graduating from USC, he opened this dental office in 1990 and has been taking care of patients in the Oakland Chinatown community ever since.

A sports enthusiast, and perpetual Oakland Raiders and Beatles fan, Dr. Lee regularly works out at the Downtown Oakland YMCA. He coaches Crystal in Karate and has been on the medical staff of the USA National Karate Federation sponsored tournaments since 2005. He donated custom mouth guards to the 2009 Northern California Jr. and Sr. Team USA Karate athletes. His interests include paintball, racquetball, karate, martial arts, reading, sports medicine and injuries, sports nutrition, and building/ troubleshooting computer hardware and software when he is not playing computer games. He is very close to his mom and family.

Dr. Diana C. Fong, D.D.S.

Dr. Fong, also known as Mrs. Stephen Lee, was born and raised in Las Vegas. She has had personal experience with nearly all dental specialties, including pediatric, periodontic, general, and orthodontics. After graduating from USC School of Dentistry, she married and joined the practice in 1991.

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. Proper nutrition, daily exercise, and a positive attitude are the keys to a healthy mind and body. She is a member of the Chinese Community United Methodist Church, Parent Association at St. Joseph Elementary and St. Joseph Notre Dame High School. Plans are in the works for personalized, Nutritional Counseling for the control and prevention of disease for a nominal fee.

Helen Huong Lai, RDA, RDH

Helen first worked here part-time for 3 years as a registered dental assistant with over 15 years experience assisting in orthodontic and general practice. Helen's attention to detail, friendly chair-side personality, and gentle touch are qualities that help our patients relax. She went to Fresno to attend hygiene school. 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 available for a private 30 minute oral hygiene assessment and personalized instruction tailored to your needs by appointment for a nominal fee.

Helen enjoys shopping, music, and spending time with her family and nephew. She is fluent in Cantonese Chinese, Vietnamese, English, and limited Spanish.

Susan Lee

Susan, also called Sam, is the doctor's primary assistant and has been working at the office for 15 years. She sterilizes instruments, cleans and sets up the dental operators, and helps patients with her friendly smile.

She has two children, Michael and Michelle. She lives with her mom in Oakland and helps her on her days off. In her free time, she enjoys computer games, text messaging her friends and family to keep in touch, and spending time with her children.

Gina Luo

Gina is one of our two lovely receptionists. She came to the United States from China after high school and attended the Alameda College accounting program.

She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin and loves to travel.

Cynthia Quan

Cynthia is one of our lovely receptionists and assists the doctors. She has been working at our office for over 16 years. After coming to the United States from Vietnam, she attended high school and Alameda Beauty College where she studied in the commission program. She enjoys shopping, music, traveling and spending time with her three daughters, Cece, Jocelyn, and Katlin. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, Vietnamese and has limited Mandarin.