Meet Our Team
Specialists focused on comfort, clarity, and preserving natural teeth.
Dr. Lisha Gu
Endodontist
Dr. Lisha Gu is a distinguished endodontist recognized for clinical excellence, precision, and an unwavering commitment to saving natural teeth. She graduated at the top of her class from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, earning the highest honors. She completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital, where she was appointed chief resident and received advanced training in complex surgical and restorative procedures while collaborating with physicians on medically complex care. After practicing general dentistry in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gu pursued specialty training at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. During her time at USC, she also served as faculty in the Urgent Care clinic, leading dental emergency management and mentoring dentists in high-pressure clinical environments. She is skilled in root canal therapy, retreatment, and microsurgical endodontic procedures, with a calm chairside presence and a focus on precise diagnosis.
- DMD, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Chief Resident, West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital
- Advanced Endodontic Specialty Training, USC
Dr. Natalie Black, DDS, RDH
Endodontist
Dr. Natalie Black brings a strong foundation in both dental hygiene and endodontics to her patient care. A proud USC alumna, she earned her undergraduate degree in Dental Hygiene and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California, where she served as Student Body President, remained active in community service, and graduated at the top of her class. Her clinical excellence, academic performance, leadership, and service were recognized with multiple honors, including induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Black then completed her endodontics residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where she advanced her clinical training and participated in endodontic research. Patients and colleagues know Dr. Black for her warm, thoughtful manner and detail-oriented approach. She is committed to helping patients feel welcomed, informed, and well cared for throughout specialty treatment.
- DDS, University of Southern California
- RDH, University of Southern California
- Endodontics Residency, UCSF
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
Dr. Wilson Kong
Endodontist
Dr. Wilson Kong is an exceptionally talented endodontist dedicated to providing top-tier care to his patients. Originally from Seattle, he began his academic journey at the University of Washington, where he graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. He then pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, where he graduated at the top of his class. He further honed his clinical skills by completing NYU's Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program in San Diego before returning to USC for the Advanced Endodontic Program. Dr. Kong is trained in both non-surgical and surgical endodontic care, with a strong focus on relieving pain, preserving natural teeth, and helping patients feel informed and at ease throughout treatment.
- DDS, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
- AEGD, NYU
- Advanced Endodontic Program, USC