Meet
Dr. Kearny Chang
Dr. Kearny Chang grew up in Taipei, Taiwan and spent her high school years in College Station, Texas. She attended Cornell University for her undergraduate studies where she received her Bachelor of Science. Dr. Chang then attended the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry, where she found her passion for periodontics by participating in various research activities that led to her being awarded the UCLA CTSI Summer Fellowship. During her time at UCLA, Dr. Chang was a proud cabinet member of several student organizations and served as the Vice President of the Associated Students Body.
Following completion of her DDS degree, Dr. Chang pursued another year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Chang moved to Houston, TX for her periodontal residency at The University Health Science Center at Houston, where she received her Master of Science in Dentistry in Periodontics. Her master’s thesis titled “Applying Convolutional Neural Networks for Radiographic Diagnosis of Periodontally Involved Teeth” explored applications of artificial intelligence in helping dental professionals diagnose periodontal disease.
Dr. Chang is a compassionate and caring clinician who loves to apply her knowledge from up-to -date research to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs. Making a patient smile is her top priority, and she strives to help her patients maintain their oral health.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and activities including hiking, bouldering, and escape rooms. She is excited to explore more of Colorado’s beauty and especially its winter sports activities. Dr. Chang is fluent in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese.
