TLC for Smiles - Dr. Tengfei Su

Dr. Tengfei (Sam) Su’s energetic and personable disposition makes him a natural at treating and caring for children. He has a perceptive and unique ability to comprehend and alleviate the concerns of parents regarding their children's treatment plans. His expertise in behavior management techniques helps him ensure children feel at ease during their appointments. His favorite part of each day is seeing children who were initially fearful and anxious leave with happy and big smiles at the end of their appointments.

Journey to Dentistry

Dr. Su’s dental academic journey began at UC San Diego where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. He then decided to pursue dentistry and moved to Northern California where he studied at UC San Francisco and obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree.

Dentistry Experience

After obtaining his dental degree, Dr. Su immediately focused on growing his pediatric experience. He moved to Las Vegas to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and complete his residency at the University of Nevada. He not only provided comprehensive dental exams but also extractions, crowns, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, and various other dental services.

He is experienced with working with all types of children including those with behavioral or intellectual disabilities or complex medical conditions.

A Serving Heart

For Dr. Su, pediatric dentistry is not just a job but an opportunity to help patients from underserved communities. While attending UC San Francisco, he co-founded the Children’s Oral Health Alliance. This organization teaches children from underprivileged Asian American communities about proper oral hygiene. He was also a frequent participant in Give Kids a Smile Day, which is a yearly event that gives free dental care to children who do not have access to these services. Even after moving back to Southern California, he continues to lend his dental expertise to need-based community dental clinics by providing exams to patients there.

Hobbies & Interests

During his free time, Dr. Su enjoys watching the latest movies and playing and watching basketball. He is also an avid traveler and on a nice sunny day, you can find him hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the many delicious restaurants of Los Angeles.