Specialist Endodontist
Near Palo Alto
Palo Alto residents and Stanford community members choose Dr. Jason Kung for specialist root canal treatment and endodontic microsurgery — just 15 minutes away in Sunnyvale via El Camino Real. Precision microscope-guided care, same-day emergencies, and hours that accommodate demanding professional schedules.
Why Palo Alto Patients Choose Dr. Kung
Our Sunnyvale office sits 8 miles from Palo Alto along El Camino Real — a familiar route with no freeway required. Dr. Kung's specialist training at UCLA and OHSU and his use of the Zeiss OPMI operating microscope for every procedure sets the practice apart from general dentistry, which is exactly what Palo Alto's research and technology community expects from a specialist.
Microscope-Guided Precision
Every procedure performed under the Zeiss OPMI operating microscope — the standard of care for specialist endodontics.
Same-Day Emergency Care
Tooth pain can't wait. We hold appointments for urgent cases every day, including weekends.
Your Dentist Stays Informed
A detailed clinical report goes to your referring dentist after every visit — you're in good hands, and so is your care team.
Serving the Palo Alto community
Palo Alto is roughly a 15-minute drive on 280 or Central Expressway. We see many Stanford-affiliated patients — staff, faculty, postdocs — as well as longtime residents from Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park, and Midtown. Several Palo Alto general dentists refer patients to us specifically for cases requiring the Zeiss surgical microscope and CBCT, including calcified canals, MB2 location in molars, and microsurgical retreatment.
Neighborhoods we see patients from
- Old Palo Alto & Crescent Park
- Professorville & Downtown North
- Midtown & Greenmeadow
- Barron Park & Greater Miranda
- Stanford campus & College Terrace
- South of Forest (SOFA)
Why Palo Alto patients come to us
- Locating elusive MB2 canals in upper molars
- CBCT imaging for complex cases your general dentist can't perform in-office
- Microsurgical apicoectomy for failed previous root canals
- Stanford-affiliated patients needing in-network-style coordination with their dental office
Driving from Palo Alto
From Palo Alto take 280 south to Lawrence Expressway, exit south, and turn left onto Hollenbeck. Or take Central Expressway east. Both are 14–18 minutes outside commute hours; the 280 route is more reliable in heavy traffic.
Treatments Available
All services are performed at our Sunnyvale office, a short drive from Palo Alto.
Root Canal Treatment
Single or multi-rooted teeth treated under the operating microscope for precision and comfort.
Endodontic Microsurgery
Apicoectomy when retreatment isn't feasible — performed with surgical-grade magnification and ultrasonic instrumentation.
Root Canal Retreatment
Failed or symptomatic prior root canals rescued with advanced imaging (CBCT) and microsurgical techniques.
Cracked Tooth Evaluation
Diagnosis of incomplete fractures — the most common cause of unexplained tooth pain.
Emergency Root Canal
Same-day evaluation and management of severe toothache, swelling, and dental trauma.
What Patients Say
4.9 stars across 193 reviews on Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades.
"I was terrified of root canals. Dr. Kung made it completely painless. I actually fell asleep during the procedure."
— Patient from the South Bay
"Came in with severe tooth pain on a Saturday. They saw me within the hour and I was pain-free by evening."
— Emergency patient
"The most technologically advanced dental office I've ever visited. The microscope setup is impressive."
— Referred patient
Common Questions
How far is your office from Palo Alto?
We're at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale — about 8 miles and 15 minutes from downtown Palo Alto via El Camino Real. No freeway required. Free parking is available on-site.
Do you offer appointments that work for Stanford faculty and professionals?
Yes. We're open Monday through Friday until 7 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. Same-day emergency slots are available every day.
Is Dr. Kung a specialist endodontist?
Yes. Dr. Kung is a Specialist Endodontist who completed a full two-year graduate residency and earned his MS in Endodontics from OHSU. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).
What technology does Dr. Kung use?
Every root canal is performed under the Zeiss OPMI operating microscope. Complex or retreatment cases use J. Morita CBCT 3D imaging. All canals are shaped with nickel-titanium rotary files and measured with electronic apex locators for accuracy.
Will my Palo Alto dentist receive a treatment report?
Yes — a detailed clinical report is sent to your referring dentist after every appointment so your care team stays coordinated.
Easy access from: Stanford University · Stanford Shopping Center · El Camino Real · University Avenue · Palo Alto Caltrain Station
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Ready to Schedule?
Most Palo Alto patients reach us in under 15 minutes. Same-day appointments available for dental emergencies.
1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale, CA 94087