At Lockney Dental, our skilled dental care providers are committed to helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile. With diverse expertise and passion for modern dentistry, Dr. Lockney & Dr. Cho deliver exceptional care to patients in Concord, NC.
Tyler Lockney
DDS
Dr. Tyler Lockney, or Dr. Ty, is the proud owner of Lockney Dental in Concord, North Carolina. His father is a dentist who retired in 2026, and Dr. Ty was proud to work and learn alongside him for nearly a decade. A native of the area, Dr. Ty has continued to build on his father’s legacy with one simple philosophy: treat every patient like family, and never rush the work.
Dr. Ty earned his dental degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 2017 and has spent his career mastering the full scope of general and restorative dentistry – from routine cleanings and fillings to complex procedures like root canals, crowns, veneers, and dental implants. He’s an early adopter of digital dentistry, using in-office technology like CEREC milling and 3D scanning to deliver same-day restorations with precision that used to take weeks. He has been a member of the American Dental Association as well as the American Academy of Implant Dentistry; he has pursued hundreds of hours of continuing education dedicated to implant workflows to restore a single tooth to a full arch, as well as digital dentistry designed to be done same day for major convenience, including CEREC crown workflows and modern printing workflows.
Dr. Ty leads a team of nine, including two hygienists and a dedicated clinical and administrative team, all trained to the same standard he holds himself to. The office runs on membership plans and transparent pricing so patients always know what to expect: no surprises, no gimmicks – just affordable, high-quality dentistry and service for all patients.
Outside the office, he’s a husband and father of two, and he enjoys exercising, hiking, and scuba diving in a tropical destination. He lives in Kannapolis with his wife and kids, and he’s as invested in the community as he is in his patients’ smiles.
Daniel Cho
DDS
Dr. Daniel Cho enjoys dentistry because it allows him to improve his patients’ oral health, combine science with artistry, and build meaningful relationships with those he cares for. A Charlotte native, he completed both his undergraduate and dental education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After earning his dental degree in 2017, he completed a general practice residency at the Seattle VA Hospital, where he cared for veterans and further developed his skills in oral surgery, prosthodontics, and treating medically complex patients. He regularly pursues continuing education to stay current with advances in dentistry and provide his patients with modern, high-quality care.
After spending eight years in private practice in Seattle, Dr. Cho and his wife, Maria, returned to Charlotte in 2026. He is excited to be closer to family and friends and to serve the community where he grew up. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys going on long runs, creating music and art, cooking, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors.