Dr. Richard Duong

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Richard Duong grew up in sunny southern California where he spent much of his childhood nurturing his imagination by reading classic children’s books and fairytales. While studying to attain his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Duong worked part-time at Disneyland where many of the stories he had read as a child are brought to life. These early experiences would later have a profound inspiration on the creation of Milpitas Children’s Dentistry.

Dr. Duong went on to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the UCLA School of Dentistry where he discovered that pediatric dentistry would provide him with the opportunity to relive the happiest moments of his childhood through connecting with pediatric patients. He was inspired to become a pediatric dentist and decided to continue his training at Jacobi Medical Center in New York City where he completed his pediatric dentistry residency in 2011. He then continued to advance his specialization by obtaining the recognition of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as a board-certified pediatric dentist in 2015.

Dr. Duong is passionate about being a pediatric dentist and loves entertaining children. Interacting with his patients is his favorite part of the job as he is a child at heart with a very vivid imagination. He strives to make every dental visit an enjoyable and pleasant experience for his pediatric patients by drawing upon his love of children’s stories and fairytales. Dr. Duong is committed to providing the best possible patient care and endeavors to provide an exceptional experience for children and adolescents that is as entertaining as it is educational.

When Dr. Duong is not providing care for his patients in Milpitas, he loves to travel the world with his wife and son, especially to areas of Europe where many of the fairy tale stories he loves originated. He continues to enjoy his hobby of reading classic children’s books and fairytales with his son to this day.

What Makes Us Different

The Moral of Our Story

At Milpitas Children's Dentistry, it is our goal to help your child along their journey to lifelong dental wellness. We do this by creating a fun environment that kids look forward to visiting while educating them about their oral health. We empower our patients to be the heroes of their own stories and encourage them to take ownership of their at-home care. This sets a foundation for making good choices and establishing healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

Our Values

Integrity

At Milpitas Children’s Dentistry, we will never give you a sales pitch and only recommend the necessary treatments to keep your child happy and healthy. We believe in providing an honest, straightforward, and transparent approach to dentistry and strive to keep you informed every step of the way.

Quality

We take pride in our work and strive to go above and beyond to make sure every treatment is as effective, efficient, and comfortable as possible. From simple cleanings to restorative treatments, you can rest assured knowing your child will be receiving top-notch, kid-friendly care.

Having Fun

We love to see our patients’ smiles! Sharing a laugh and getting to know our patients on a personal level allows us to provide individualized dental care in an office you and your family actually look forward to visiting.