Dr. Shauna Fung is the board-certified orthodontist behind Straight Finish. She grew up feeling self-conscious and insecure because she had crooked teeth. She didn't like to smile, and it affected her self-esteem. After her own orthodontic treatment at 15, she realized how much confidence it gave her — a feeling she never forgot, and one that inspired her to bring that kind of confidence to others. It is why she went into dentistry, and then into orthodontics.
Choosing orthodontics meant working through school for much longer than the standard dental track. After her undergraduate degree, Dr. Fung received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at New York University's College of Dentistry. She felt she could do more than general dentistry, so she took the extra step: she was accepted into the competitive, CODA-accredited orthodontic program at Montefiore Medical Center, three further years of intensive training, which she completed in 2007. She is also a board-certified orthodontist — a voluntary certification that most orthodontists never sit for.
Brooklyn, and beyond
Dr. Fung opened Straight Finish Orthodontics in Brooklyn in 2007 — her flagship practice, established to offer modern, inclusive and tech-forward orthodontic care to families from every walk of life. She also founded Nexus Orthodontics in New Hyde Park, Long Island, its sibling practice. The two share the same doctor, the same treatments and the same approach: proven orthodontics, explained clearly, in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
She has extensive experience treating children in early orthodontic treatment, teenagers and adults, and she works alongside Dr. Grace Chung, who is also board certified. As a mother who has raised two teenagers, Dr. Fung understands how much pressure today's adolescents navigate — and how much a smile they are proud of can change. She is committed to treating every patient with the same professionalism, compassion and integrity she would want for her own family.
Staying current
Orthodontics is a constantly evolving specialty: each year brings new techniques, materials and technology. Dr. Fung takes continuing education courses, attends meetings and lectures, and reads the relevant journals to make sure her patients have access to the best proven options. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Board of Orthodontics.
Beyond the practice
Outside the office, Dr. Fung's time is family focused: supporting her children, cooking for family and friends, and traveling to learn about different cultures and explore new foods. She is active in the PTA at her children's school and enjoys giving back to the community where she lives and works.