Head of the Department of Dental Medical Emergencies
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE NUEVO LEÓN, Mexico
My name is Dr. Sung Soon Chang, DDS, MSc, EMT, and I am a Full-Time Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL), where I also serve as Head of the Department of Dental Medical Emergencies at the School of Dentistry. I am a certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a particular interest in orthognathic surgery, trauma management, and interdisciplinary surgical care.
I began my journey in healthcare in 2009 as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Mexican Red Cross, where I developed a strong foundation in urgent care and patient-centered decision-making. In 2010, I earned my degree as a Dentist Surgeon from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and completed additional training in Brief Therapy with an Ericksonian Hypnosis approach through the Faculty of Psychology, enhancing my perspective on pain management and communication.
My specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was completed in 2019 through a joint program between UANL and the Health Services of Nuevo León State(SSNL) in Mexico. Continuing my academic growth, I pursued a Master’s Degree in Orthognathic Surgery at Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid, Spain, which I completed in 2023. This experience enriched my clinical skills in managing dentofacial deformities and surgical planning with modern technologies.
I am board-certified by the Mexican Council of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and actively involved in professional organizations such as the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Latin American Association of Bucomaxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, the Mexican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
As a professor and surgeon, I am passionate about education, innovation, and collaboration. I take pride in mentoring students and residents while continuously seeking ways to integrate evidence-based techniques and digital workflows into clinical practice.