Dentist – Alhambra, CA
Get to Know Dr. Trini Wong
Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Trini Wong feels incredibly fulfilled when it comes to providing people with the comfortable and comprehensive dental care they deserve. The best thing about being a dentist is having the chance to serve the community while also helping people gain their confidence back in their new smiles. She looks forward to meeting her patients and you can learn more about her background and education below!
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Wong decided in her first year in college that she wanted to go into dentistry after going on a medical mission trip to Lima, Peru. She was able to shadow different types of doctors during her time there. The dentist that she met truly inspired her to pursue this career as she demonstrated the immediate positive changes she could make in patients’ lives and the work of art she could create with her hands.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Wong attended Scripps College in Claremont for her undergraduate degree before studying at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She later completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry. Over the years, she’s undergone countless hours of continuing education to keep her skills and expertise up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry. She’s also a member of professional organizations, including the:
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Gabriel Dental Society
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
When she isn’t at the office treating pearly whites, Dr. Wong spends much of her time with family and loved ones. She and her fiance enjoy playing with her nieces and nephews on the weekends and watching them grow up. Other than family time, she likes traveling, doing Pilates, and baking yummy desserts—chocolate chiffon cake with fresh strawberries is her go-to. One fun fact about her is that she was named after the yellow Power Ranger!