Dr. Ly graduated from Ursinus College with a Bachelors in Science in Biology, Masters in Science in Cell Biology from Rutgers University, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from Temple University. During School, Dr. Ly was actively involved in charitable work done by the school. He highlights these charitable works as his most rewarding experiences to date. The charitable work included a mission trip to Whitehouse, Jamaica and Jeremie, Haiti. During those trips, he helped hundreds of patients in very limiting conditions.

Currently, Dr. Ly is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the Hudson County Dental Society, and the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA).

When he is not helping patients with their dental needs, Dr. Ly enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, going to the gym, and skiing.