Our Mission
The mission of the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists is to advance our members’ success through education, advocacy, and research that drive excellence in patient care.
Purposes:
- To promote the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and practice.
- To educate the public about the benefits of orthodontic treatment.
- To provide advocacy and services that benefit the members’ pursuit of professional success.
Vision Statement:
All orthodontic care is provided by qualified specialists who successfully address patient needs.
Core Values:
- Our members come first.
- We are inclusive.
- We are data-driven.
- We seek active engagement.
- We are ethical.
Kaitlyn Tom
PresidentDr. Kaitlyn Tom was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and is a graduate of Iolani School. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Washington (UW) where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following this, she attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry, where she graduated with honors. Her love for nature and the outdoors brought her back to Seattle, where she completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the UW. Go Huskies!
Dr. Tom is an active member of the following professional organizations: American Association of Orthodontists, American Board of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and the Hawaii Dental Association. When she is not in the office, she enjoys traveling, staying active by hiking, golfing, and playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends. She is grateful to be able to serve the Hawaii community and create beautiful, lasting smiles for her patients and their ohana.
Vicky Lee
Past PresidentDr. Eunsol Victoria Lee from a young age watched her father provide free dental lab services to patients with leprosy in South Korea. Inspired by her father’s selfless dedication to helping those in need, she dreamed of becoming a dentist. Today, she feels grateful to be able to serve her community every day, bringing joy and confidence to her patients through their new smiles.
Dr. Lee spent most of her childhood in New Jersey, where she also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Rutgers University. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU College of Dentistry, graduating magna cum laude. During her stay at NYU, Dr. Lee founded the Special Needs Society organization to create awareness in providing dental care to those with disabilities. She further specialized at University of Pittsburgh, earning Certification in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry.
Dr. Lee spent the first few years of her career in Queens, New York, while also serving as a part-time faculty member at Cambridge Health Alliance, a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard University. Now, as a Kamaʻāina, she and her husband are thrilled to call Hawai’i their home. She is currently providing care at Gentle Dental located in Aiea, Mililani, Makakilo, and Waianae.
In her leisure time, Dr. Lee enjoys golfing and mentoring at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Bryson Nakatani
SecretaryHi! My name is Bryson Nakatani. I was born and raised here on Oahu, in the beautiful Manoa Valley. I am the youngest of three siblings and I was blessed with two incredibly supportive parents. I attended Roosevelt High School and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. No matter where life took me professionally, I always knew that I wanted to come back home and give back to the community that raised me.
Being away from the islands for my dental and orthodontic education has given me an even greater appreciation for our amazing culture, weather and food scene. When I am not in the office, you might catch me dining at some of my favorite spots, running along various roads and trails, or shanking golf balls at the driving range. If you see me around, don’t hesitate to stop and say hi! Some of my other hobbies include building computers and setups, watching anime, playing video games and more recently, learning chess.
DJ Dung
TreasurerDr. DJ Dung has served as the Hawaii Society of Orthodontist Treasure and Hawaii Representative for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontist (PCSO) for numerous years. He attended the University of Pacific in Stockton, California where he received a bachelor’s degree, the University of Missouri – Kansas City California where he received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and Washington University in St. Louis California where he received his Certificate in Orthodontics. His memberships include AAO, PSCO, ADA, HDA, ICD, and the American Board of Orthodontics Diplomat. In his spare time, Dr. Dung assists with the Friends of Hickam, The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinner in Honolulu, and donates orthodontic services to local charities.
Daron Stevens
PCSO RepresentativeDr. Daron Stevens started his orthodontic career in Idaho. After 14 years, he sold his private practice and fulfilled a dream of working and living in Hawaii with his wife, 4 children, and 2 dogs that are spoiled like children. The beauty of the islands brings a daily smile to his face. He loves hiking, SCUBA, swimming, the beach, pickleball, and acai bowls.
Dr. Stevens graduated from Brigham Young University in Botany with a minor in Japanese, Creighton University School of Dentistry, University of Utah School of Medicine General Practice Residency, and the University of Alberta Graduate Orthodontics Master’s program with a Certificate in Orthodontics where his research was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He also enjoyed an internship at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research where his work was published in Science. Dr. Stevens actively serves with the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists, on the PCSO Board of Directors as the Hawaii Representative, for the AAOPAC as a National Advocacy Network leader, and previously as the Idaho State Orthodontic Society president.
