Dr. Steve Koo is proud to be a Houston native, born and raised here after his parents emigrated from South Korea. His dental career started by attending Texas A&M where he obtained a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, graduating with honors. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1999.
After he decided to specialize in oral surgery, Dr. Koo completed a dedicated residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, graduating in 2007. He then joined Dr. Thomas Weil to start our practice with the mission of providing top-level care for patients in need of dental implants, orthognathic surgery, cleft palate treatment, and cosmetic surgery.
Today, Dr. Koo is an active member of the American Dental Association, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. In addition to his duties here, he also serves as the Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital and is a staff member at West Houston Hospital. On top of this, he is a board member of the Greater Houston Dental Society, a Texas Dental Association delegate, and part of the Advisory Council for the UT Health Science Center Dental School.
Thanks to his work and dedication both inside and outside of our practice, Dr. Koo has been voted as a “Texas Super Dentist” and “Top Dentist” in
Houston Monthly
and
Houstonia
magazines several years in a row.
Dr. Koo’s Curriculum Vitae
The above only scratches the surface when it comes to Dr. Koo’s education, training, and accomplishments over the last 20+ years. No matter what brings you to his chair, you can trust that he’ll use his vast knowledge, skill, and compassion to create a beautiful, lasting smile. Below is a brief overview of all of his accomplishments.
Currently a full partner/owner in Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A. Full Scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentoalveolar, Dental Implants, Pathology, Trauma, Orthognathics, Cleft Palate, TMJ, Jaw/Face Reconstruction, Sleep Apnea Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery)
Diplomat of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Board Certified)
Board of Directors at Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2019 – Present)
Treasurer at Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, (2019- Present)
Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Memorial Hermann at Memorial City
Reviewer for Texas State Board Dental Examiners (Oral and maxillofacial surgery)
Formal Education
Residency University of Texas Dental Branch, 2007 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Houston, TX
D.S. University of Texas Dental Branch, 1999 Houston, TX
M.S. Texas A&M University, 1995 School of Chemical Engineering College Station, TX
B.S.E. University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1992 School of Chemical Engineering (Honors)
Honors and Awards/Activities
Board of Director UT Development Board 2020 – Present
Board of Director Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2019- Present
UT Health School of Dentistry Advisory Council 2015- 2018
Executive member of Medical Executive Committee at Memorial Hermann at Memorial City 2013- 2015
Board of Director at Greater Houston Dental Society 2012- 2016
Board of Director at Asian American Mission Health Council 2012 – Present
Delegate at the Texas Dental Association 2012, 2013, 2014
Alternate delegate at the Texas Dental Association 2011
Vice President of Houston Asian American Dental Society, 2 terms 2009 - 2012
Moderator/Judge for Southwest Society Meeting – OMFS Resident Presentation 2018
Distinguished Speaker for Straumann Implant System 2013 - Present
Award for Distinguished Speaker at Houston Asian Dental Society 2009
Legislative Council for Greater Houston Dental Society 2014 -Present
Sponsorship Council for Greater Houston Dental Society 2014
Legacy Member of UTSD Alumni Association 2014
Speaker for Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2013 – “Surgery M and M”
Speaker for Advanced Education for General Dentistry 20 hours CE) - (2012)
Israeli Counter Terror Warfare Course 2013
Chair of New Dentist Committee at Greater Houston Dental Society 2010
Peer Review committee for specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009
Critical Appraisal of the Month, Hinds Academy, OMFS 2006
Grants and Fellowships
Fellow of American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2013- Present
Oral and Maxillofacial Externship 1999
NIH Research Scholarship, Dental Branch 1996
Air Force Scholarship, Dental Branch 1998 *Declined
Research
“Bone regeneration after maxillary and mandibular cyst enucleation using DBX and plasma platelet-enriching techniques: series of case reports”. With Dr. Demian. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. Submitted to AAOMS Journal for publication.
“Surgical Management Difference in the Treatment of Odontogenic Deep Space Maxillofacial Infections Affecting Hospital Stay: A Retrospective Study”. With Dr. Busaidy. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Pending.
“Aortoiliac Thrombosis Associated with Mitral Stenosis and Atrial Fibrillation Case Report and Review of the Literature”, Department of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 2005. (Under journal submission.)
“Dental Management Guidelines of Patients with Liver Disease”, Table Clinic, under Dr. Suchko, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 1999.
“An Investigation of the Role of Phospholipase D in Calculus Mineralization”, under Dr. Vogel, Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, 1996.
“Depolymerization and Analysis of Rubber Particles in Asphalt”, M.S. Dissertation. Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1994.
Spoken Languages
English
Beginner Spanish
French Intermediate at reading and writing
Korean beginner at reading and writing
Professional Certifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support current
Advanced Trauma Life Support current
Professional Organizations
Member, AAOMS 2003-present
Member, American Dental Association, 1999 – present
Member, Texas Dental Association, 1995- present
Member, American Dental Education Association, 2005- present
Greater Houston Dental Society, 1995-2003
Member, Houston Asian American Dental Society Member, Asian American Mission Health
Council 2012- Present
Member, Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2010 – Present
Member, Texas Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2010 – Present
Member, Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017- Present
Hospital Privileges
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Memorial City, Houston, Texas; 2007- Present
