Dr. Grace Eang
Dr. Grace grew up in Edmonton, Alberta – Canada’s gateway to the Rocky Mountains and home to some of hockey’s most passionate fans. Growing up in a city that bleeds Oilers orange and blue, Dr. Grace developed a love for the sport that she carries with her to this day. And while her career path eventually brought her thousands of miles south to Minnesota, she did not leave her love of the game at the border.
What brought her to the Land of 10,000 Lakes? A small-town Minnesotan who stole her heart. She has since embraced her adopted home state fully – and the Minnesota Nice culture has made the Twin Cities feel like home. She has also made it her personal mission to explore every corner of the Twin Cities restaurant scene.
“I’d love to talk hockey or swap favorites from the Twin Cities restaurant scene,” she says.
One thing Dr. Grace brought with her from Edmonton is a decade-long devotion to hot yoga. She has been practicing for more than ten years, and the mat is her go-to place to reset.
“It’s my favorite de-stressor and a great mental and physical challenge,” she says.
The discipline and focus required to hold a pose in a 105-degree room turns out to be excellent preparation for the precision of orthodontic work. Both require steadiness, patience, and a belief that the results are worth the process – and a natural eye for the details that make all the difference.
When she is not in the practice or on the mat, you will find Dr. Grace on a slow morning with a book and a cup of coffee, hiking with her husband and their two dogs, or discovering the newest restaurant to buzz about in the Twin Cities. She will likely end the night cozied up by a fire playing crib.
Dr. Grace’s connection to orthodontics runs deep and personal. Her own orthodontist played a defining role in her life, not just in giving her a straighter smile, but in helping her overcome the anxiety of sitting in the dental chair.
“He helped me overcome my nerves about getting in the dental chair and ultimately made me feel more confident in my smile,” she says. “I’m excited to get to pay that forward.”
That desire to transform not just teeth, but confidence and the dental experience itself, is what drives Dr. Grace every day at Camp Smile.
More about Dr. Grace
What superpower do you wish you had?
I wish I could control time so I could rewind to my favorite memories with my friends and family or pause time when I have a long to-do list.
What is one of your actual superpowers (something that makes you special and unique)?
I would say my superpower is my attention to detail. I naturally notice the little things and love to use that to help people feel comfortable and cared for.
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it?
My perfect day would be a slow morning with coffee and a book to start the day. Then I’d go for a hike with my husband and our two dogs, followed by trying out a new restaurant for dinner. I’d end the day cozied up by a fire playing crib.
What is your favorite snack?
Poutine – a Canadian staple!
Why do you love your job?
I love the transformative nature of orthodontics and getting to connect with people. My orthodontist as a kid had a huge impact on me. He helped me overcome my nerves about getting in the dental chair and ultimately made me feel more confident in my smile. I’m excited to get to pay that forward.
Favorite fluoride flavor?
Bubblegum – to satisfy my sweet tooth!
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie?
I loved watching Looney Tunes on Saturday mornings with my Mom growing up, but movie wise it’s a tie between Mulan and Peter Pan.
Dr. Grace’s Professional Background
Dr. Grace Eang earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2024, graduating with High Distinction (3.9 GPA or higher). She then completed her Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2026. Prior to dental school, Dr. Eang earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
Dr. Eang’s clinical training spans comprehensive orthodontic care for adolescent and adult patients, including fixed appliance therapy, clear aligner therapy, and early interceptive treatment. She is skilled in advanced diagnostic and digital workflows — including cephalometric analysis, CBCT imaging, digital models, and 3D treatment simulation — and has extensive experience collaborating on interdisciplinary cases with oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Eang has also been deeply engaged in research and teaching during her training. Her research at the University of Minnesota has focused on the prevalence of congenitally missing teeth in orthodontic patients and the development of a Class III skeletal malocclusion risk assessment tool using growth prediction modeling. She has served as a teaching assistant and tutor for preclinical and predoctoral courses, sharing her expertise with the next generation of dentists.
Dr. Grace’s Professional Involvement
Dr. Grace Eang is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the Minnesota District Dental Society. She is certified in Invisalign clear aligner therapy. Her commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous faculty-nominated honors, including the Minnesota Association of Orthodontists Award, the Pierre Fauchard Senior Dental Student Certificate of Merit, and the Mellor R. Holland Student Achievement Award, all awarded in 2024.
Curriculum Vitae
- University of Alberta, Biological Sciences (Psychology Minor), 2018, B.S.
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 2024, D.D.S. — GPA 3.9, Dean’s List (2020-2024)
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Master of Science in Dentistry & Certificate in Orthodontics, 2026
- Orthodontic Resident, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 2024-2026
- Minnesota Association of Orthodontists Award, Faculty Nominated, 2024
- Pierre Fauchard Senior Dental Student Certificate of Merit, Faculty Nominated, 2024
- Mellor R. Holland Student Achievement Award, Faculty Nominated, 2024
- Invisalign Certified
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Minnesota Dental Association
- Minnesota District Dental Society
