Louis Tieu, DDS, MD

Dr. Louis Tieu was born in Taiwan and grew up in Rowland Heights, California. Upon graduating from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry, he pursued advanced training in oral & maxillofacial surgery through a dual degree program with UCSF School of Dentistry and University of California Davis (UCD) School of Medicine. After earning his M.D. from UCD, he conducted his residency at UCSF.

With over 22 years of experience as a licensed oral & maxillofacial surgeon and physician, Dr. Tieu aspires to model a professional workplace that prioritizes both patients and healthcare professionals. His commitment to providing the highest quality of care is reflected in his continued attendance at education conferences.

Dr. Tieu’s expertise spans a variety of specialized dental care, including dental implants, dental extractions, evaluation and removal of wisdom teeth (third molars), corrective jaw surgery, oral medicine, and more.

He is also a member of numerous professional organizations including, the Board of Directors of Santa Clara County Dental Society, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and others.

In his spare time, Dr. Tieu enjoys cooking, reading topics on mentorship, and spending time with his wife and three children. 

EDUCATION:
1992 – University of California, Riverside – B.S.

1997 – University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry – D.D.S.

2001 – University of California Davis School of Medicine – M.D.

EXPERIENCE:
2004 to present – Private practice in Campbell and in Morgan Hill, CA

July  2003 to June 2004 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Chief Resident, UCSF Dept. OMS.

March 2002 to June 2003 – Veteran’s Administration Hospital, San Francisco, Dept. Dentistry, Div. OMS

November 2002 to February 2003 – San Francisco General Hospital OMS service

July 2002 to October 2003 – UCSF Medical Center Dept. OMS

June 2001 to June 2002 – General Surgery Resident Rotation, UCSF Dept. of Surgery

December 1999 to March 2001 – Anesthesia Resident Rotation, UCD Dept. of Anesthesia

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/HONORS/ACTIVITIES/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• California Dental & Medical Licenses
• ACLS, PALS, CPR Certification
• American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Member
• California Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• AAOMS Dental Implant Student Award 1997
• AAOMS Dental Student Award 1997
• Santa Clara County Dental Society, Board of Directors – President, 2023