Cypress Oral Surgeon

Meet Dr. Steve L. Koo

Having grown up in Houston, TX, Dr. Steve L. Koo went to The University of Texas and graduated with honors, earning his degree in chemical engineering. He later studied at Texas A&M University to receive his master’s in chemical engineering before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1999!

Afterward, Dr. Koo completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Texas Houston, graduating in 2007, and ended up partnering with Dr. Thomas Weil to create Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Katy & Cypress!

Over the years, Dr. Koo has become a member of various organizations. Today, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Memorial Hermann at Memorial City, and a Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He’s also a proud and active member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society, and serves on the Advisory Council for the U.T. Health Science Center Dental School.

In 2015, Dr. Koo was voted Texas Super Dentist and Top Dentist in the Houston Monthly and Houstonia 2015 magazines. His favorite dental topics involve dental implants, pathology, orthognathic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and cleft palate.

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Dr. Koo’s Curriculum Vitae

Throughout his dental career, Dr. Koo has earned a great number of accomplishments and received countless recognitions for his work. When you come into the office, you can be sure that he’ll do everything he can to help evaluate your oral health and develop a detailed and personalized treatment plan to help you achieve and maintain your dream smile. Read on to learn more about Dr. Koo’s education, previous experience, honors, and distinctions.

Present Distinctions / Formal Education / Honors and Awards/Activities / Grants and Fellowships / Research / Spoken Languages / Professional Certifications / Professional Organizations / Hospital Privileges

Present Distinctions

Currently a full partner/owner in Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Houston, 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)

Diplomate of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Board Certified)

Board of Directors at Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2019 – Present)

The Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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 of Dental Examiners (Oral and maxillofacial surgery)

Formal Education

The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston

Residency University of Texas
Dental Branch, 2007
Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery
Houston, TX

D.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.