Dr. Park
Dr. Park was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. He was accepted to the University of British Columbia in 2004 with the Oral B Entrance Award and graduated with his DMD degree from the University of British Columbia in 2008 with the British Columbia Society of Pediatric Dentists Prize. He then moved to Long Island in NY to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at Stony Brook University, which he completed in 2010.
Dr. Park always had a passion for teaching. After finishing his residency and working in private practice, he joined the Yale-New Haven Hospital Pediatric Dental Program, to teach the pediatric dental residents full time from 2012-2013. He eventually returned to providing treatment for patients at private practices but eventually wishes to return to full-time teaching after retirement.
Dr. Park is active in keeping up with the new trends in dentistry and keeps himself busy by taking courses in various fields of dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Park has a very gentle demeanor and enjoys working with children and adolescents. His wife is a pharmacist in the Capital District. Outside of their careers, they enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors.
Dr. MJ Kang
Dr. MJ Kang received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Neuroscience, before earning his dental degree at Columbia University in New York City. He then completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University, where he was selected to serve as chief resident.
Before deciding to become a pediatric dentist, he worked as a tutor from high school through his dental training — an experience that shaped how he connects with children and parents alike, and continues to inform his approach to patient care.
Dr. Kang is a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, trying new foods, and watching his favorite sports teams.
Hygienists
Bridgette Grugan is a 1998 graduate from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing since 1998 encouraging children and adolescents to maintain a healthy oral hygiene. Bridgette is a mother of three children, a daughter Sydney and twins, Ryan and Rylee.
Bridgette has been employed with Dr.Moran since 1998 and enjoys her job very much. Her favorite aspect of work is the bond that she has created among herself, the staff, and her patients.
Kelly Byrne is a 2020 graduate from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves the field of Dental Hygiene and always wanted to work with children. Kelly was a patient of Dr. Moran’s since she was three years old. She has wanted to work in this office since she chose dental hygiene as her career.
Kelly has been with All Kids Smile since July 2020. She is enjoying the career path she has chosen and looks forward to many years ahead.