Trusted Oral Surgeon Houston

Meet Dr. Steve L. Koo

Dr. Steve L. Koo was born and raised in Houston, Texas, after his parents emigrated from South Korea. After attending The University of Texas, Dr. Koo graduated (with honors) with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then attended Texas A & M University and obtained a master’s in chemical engineering. Dr. Koo then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1999 from the University of Texas Health Science Center.

He went on to pursue a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Houston dental program. Dr. Steve Koo graduated in 2007 and joined Dr. Thomas Weil as a partner to form Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Houston.

Dr. Koo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Memorial Hermann at Memorial City.

Dr. Koo is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Vice president of the Greater Houston Dental Society, a Texas Dental Association delegate, and serves on the Advisory Council for the U.T. Health Science Center Dental School. Dr. Koo is also an active staff member at Memorial Hermann Hospital and West Houston Hospital.

Dr. Koo was voted Texas Super Dentist in 2015 and Top Dentists in the Houston Monthly and Houstonia 2015 magazines. He has a special interest in dental implants, orthognathic surgery, pathology, cleft palate, and cosmetic surgery.

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Dr. Koo’s Curriculum Vitae

Over the course of his career, Dr. Koo has achieved many accomplishments and has been recognized for his expertise. During your visit, he’ll put all of his skills to good use designing and creating your beautiful new smile. Below, you’ll find a brief account of Dr. Koo’s distinctions, education, honors, and previous experience.

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

Present Distinctions

Fellow of American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Vice President, Greater Houston Dental Society 2023–2025

Delegate for Texas Dental Association

Currently owner in Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A. and Piney Point Oran and Maxillofacial Surgery of Katy, P.A. and Piney Point Oran and Maxillofacial Surgery of Cypress, P.A.

Full Scope Oral and Maxillofacial and Surgery (Dentoalveolar, Dental Implants, Pathology, Trauma, Orthognathic, 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, Vice President at Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2019 – Present)

The Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

President of Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, (2022- 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

UT Chancellor Executive Council 2024–Present

Board of Director of Hines Symposium Committee 2019–Present

President, Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2019–Present

Ex-President, Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2022–2024

Ex-President Elect, Greater Houston Dental Society 2023

Judicial Board Committee, Greater Houston Dental Society 2022–2024

Texas Dental Board Reviewer – Oral Surgery, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners 2015–Present

Texas Quality Improvement Committee (TX QIC), United Concordia 2023–2025

Speaker for Houston Asian Dental Society – “Complex Case Reviews – A Team Approach” March 2023

3rd Place at Research Day Competition, Dental Branch 1996

Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society 1997

University of Texas Dean’s List 1991, 1992

Minnie and Edmond Scholarship 1988

ACLS Instructor 2003–Present

Member, American Association for Dental Research, Houston Chapter 2006–Present

Treasurer, Dental Student Research Group 1997

President, Asian American Dental Association (date not specified)

Member, Psi Omega Fraternity 1996–1999

Student Member, Committee of Academic Accreditation, Dr. Vogel 1997

Captain, Intramural Softball and Football Team, Dental Branch 1998–1999

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

Fellow of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2008- Present

Best in Texas, Texas Magazine 2023- Present

Best in Houston, Houstonia Magazine 2012- Present

Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellowship 2022- 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.