Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Rolla, Missouri, Dr. Ha has a unique upbringing that bridges cultures and disciplines. He began his academic journey in Electrical Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), followed by research in artificial intelligence in Tokyo, Japan. He later received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Networks) from the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Ha then transitioned to dentistry, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA, where he also conducted research in bone and dental 3D imaging.

Dr. Ha completed a rigorous Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center in New York City. His training encompassed Anesthesia, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Head & Neck Surgery, giving him comprehensive surgical expertise.

With a strong foundation in engineering and surgery, Dr. Ha brings a unique perspective to dentistry. His clinical interests include:

• Facial trauma

• Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery)

• Pathology

• Dental implants

• Facial cosmetic procedures

Dr. Ha holds a General Anesthesia Permit, an Elective Cosmetic Surgery Permit, and is fully certified to practice Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.