Endodontist in
Santa Clara, CA
Looking for an endodontist in Santa Clara? Dr. Jason Kung is a Specialist Endodontist serving Santa Clara residents — microscope-guided root canal treatment, retreatment, and apicoectomy about 12 minutes from central Santa Clara. Mandarin and Spanish spoken. Same-day emergencies. Evening and weekend hours so you don't miss work.
Why Santa Clara Patients Choose Dr. Kung
Our Sunnyvale office is about 12 minutes from central Santa Clara via El Camino Real and Hollenbeck Avenue — easy access from Santa Clara University, the Old Quad, Rivermark, and the Mission/Tasman corridor. Dr. Kung's specialist training (UCLA DDS, OHSU MS in Endodontics) and 100% microscope-guided technique support complex root canal care at our single Sunnyvale clinic. We are out-of-network with all PPOs and give you a clear written estimate before any treatment is scheduled.
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 Santa Clara community
Central Santa Clara is about five miles from our Sunnyvale clinic. El Camino Real provides a direct local route past the Santa Clara University and Old Quad area to Hollenbeck Avenue; Levi's Stadium, the Convention Center, and the Mission/Tasman corridor are useful regional landmarks. All appointments, imaging, and treatment are provided at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale.
Neighborhoods we see patients from
- Rivermark & North Santa Clara
- Old Quad & Santa Clara University area
- Killarney Farms & Mission
- Pruneridge & Westwood
- Lawrence Station / Birch Park
- 49ers Levi's Stadium / Tasman corridor
Why Santa Clara patients come to us
- Microscope-guided root canals on molars with complex anatomy (MB2 in upper first molars)
- Cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging that general offices don't offer
- Retreatment of previous root canals that have re-infected
- Save-the-tooth second opinions before an implant is placed
- Same-day emergency appointments when a tooth flares up between meetings
- Trauma care after sports injuries (football, soccer, cycling)
Driving from Santa Clara
From the Old Quad or Santa Clara University, take El Camino Real (CA-82) west toward Sunnyvale and turn left on Hollenbeck Avenue. Continue south past Fremont Avenue to 1565 Hollenbeck, on the left; Suite 106 is on the ground floor. The trip is about 5 miles and 12 minutes from central Santa Clara, with free on-site parking.
Care for patients coming from Santa Clara
Learn about the treatment most relevant to this city's service intent, then confirm the route and parking before your visit.
Treatments Available
All services are performed at our Sunnyvale office, a short drive from Santa Clara.
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 do I choose an endodontist in Santa Clara?
Look for a Specialist Endodontist who completed an accredited two-year graduate residency, treats every case under a surgical operating microscope, and uses CBCT (3D) imaging when indicated. Dr. Jason Kung meets each of these criteria — UCLA DDS, OHSU MS in Endodontics, active AAE member, 100% microscope-guided treatment, and J. Morita CBCT 3D imaging on-site. Patients have left 193+ reviews averaging 4.9★ on Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades. Mandarin (普通话) and Spanish spoken.
How far is your office from Santa Clara?
We're located at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale — about 5 miles and 12 minutes from central Santa Clara via El Camino Real and Hollenbeck Avenue. Ample free parking is available on-site, and Suite 106 is on the ground floor.
Do you offer same-day root canals for Santa Clara patients?
Yes. We hold emergency endodontic slots every day — including weekends — for Santa Clara patients in severe pain or with dental trauma. Call (669) 234-2354 and we'll do our best to see you the same day. Most root canals are completed in a single visit using our Zeiss surgical microscope.
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments for Santa Clara patients?
Yes. We're open Monday through Friday until 7 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm — designed for Nvidia, Intel, ServiceNow, Applied Materials, Roku, and other Santa Clara tech professionals who can't take time off during the 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 Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). His specialist credentials come from his accredited graduate residency and MS degree in Endodontics.
Do you accept my Santa Clara employer's dental insurance?
We accept and bill PPO plans from all major carriers (Delta Dental PPO, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, United Concordia, Anthem Blue Cross) offered through Nvidia, Intel, ServiceNow, Applied Materials, Roku, and other Santa Clara employers. We are out-of-network for most PPOs but submit claims on your behalf — you receive your full PPO benefits at our standard fees, and most plans cover 50–80% of specialist endodontic care. We give you a clear written estimate before any treatment is scheduled, so there are no surprises.
Will my Santa Clara dentist be informed about my treatment?
Absolutely. We send a detailed clinical report — including the CBCT scan, intraoral photos, and the final radiograph — to your referring Santa Clara dentist within 24 hours of every visit so the care team stays coordinated.
Do you speak Mandarin or Spanish?
Yes — Dr. Kung conducts full clinical visits in Mandarin (普通话), and Spanish-speaking staff are available for scheduling and treatment coordination. Our website is fully translated into Simplified Chinese (中文), Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), and Spanish (español). 我们说中文，hablamos español.
Mandarin-speaking endodontist →Do you have a Tagalog-speaking team member for Filipino patients in Santa Clara?
Yes. A Tagalog-speaking team member is in the office every Saturday for Filipino patients in Santa Clara and the South Bay. Call (669) 234-2354 and request a Saturday appointment with Tagalog support.
Tagalog-speaking endodontist →Easy access from: Nvidia HQ · Intel Corporation HQ · ServiceNow HQ · Applied Materials · Roku HQ · AMD · Santa Clara University · Levi's Stadium / 49ers · Santa Clara Convention Center · El Camino Real · Lawrence Expressway
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Most Santa Clara patients reach us in under 15 minutes. Same-day appointments available for dental emergencies.
1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale, CA 94087