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!
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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.
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.
Currently a full partner/owner in Piney
Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Katy/Cypress, 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)
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.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
Hospital Privileges
Memorial Hermann HospitalMemorial City, Houston, Texas; 2007- Present
Methodist Hospital, TMCHouston, Texas 2007- 2012
West Houston Medical CenterHouston, Texas 2007- Present
