Dr. Derrick Chua, DMD is a dentistry practitioner in San Francisco, CA and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2004 and practices dentistry, oral & maxillofacial surgery, and more.Read his story
Chua Dental Care
2489 Mission St Ste 12
San Francisco, CA 94110
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- AvMed
- Benesys
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Bluegrass Family Health
- Cigna
- Cigna-HealthSpring
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Dr. Chua's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Chua "Dr. Chua grew up around dentistry and has studied with the country's top cosmetic dentists. He speaks five languages and strives to offer a full range of services to his diverse patient population. With a longtime commitment to continuing education, he strives to enhance the practice's offerings through the latest industry advances and techniques. Dr. Chua goes above and beyond for his patients, whether it's an emergency Skype diagnosis, house visit to the elderly, or even setting young patients up on dates. He deeply cares for each and every patient's well being and fosters deep connections. Whether you need an oral surgery or want cosmetic dental work done, Dr. Chua's main goal is to make you feel good and provide you with the tools to keep feeling great."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Chua "As a son of a Dentist mother, I believe you should have the best possible dental care using the latest technology to enhance your quality of your health and life. Your Oral Health is your wealth. A healthy mouth is a healthy body. A beautiful smile is your best asset. I help you be your best by providing you the confidence you need from your smile. We change lives for the better. May you live long and prosper with a beautiful smile."
18 Practice Areas
- Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Craniofacial Orthodontics
- Endodontics
- Laser Dentistry
- Neuromuscular Dentistry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Orofacial Pain Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Reconstructive Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry
- Sleep Medicine Dentistry
- Sports Dentistry
45 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Burning Mouth Syndrome, Type 1
- Canker Sore
- Cavity
- Chipped Tooth
- Compulsive Cheek Biting
- Cosmetic Conditions
- Cosmetic Peridontal Problems
- Dental Disorders
- Facial Pain
- Gingivitis
- Grinding of Teeth
- Gum Disease
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Mouth Conditions
- Mouth Lesions
- Mouth Ulcer
- Mucositis
- Oral and-or Facial Cleft
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Lichenoid Lesions
- Oral Motor Problems
- Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome
- Periodontitis
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Sleep Apnea
- Smokers' Cough
- Smokers' Syndrome
- Smokers' Throat
- Smokers' Tongue
- Stomatodynia
- Stress
- Tempormandibular Joint Pain
- Thrush
- TMJ
- Tongue Conditions
- Tooth Abrasion
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Attrition
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Demineralization
- Tooth Discoloration
- Tooth Loss
- Toothache
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42 Procedures
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Clear Dental Braces
- Composite Fillings
- Cosmetic Oral Evaluation
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Bridge
- Dental Crown
- Dental Inlays
- Dental Onlay
- Denture Repair
- Dentures
- Endodontic Retreatment
- Endodontic Surgery
- Endodontic Treatment
- Implant-Supported Bridge
- Implant-Supported Crown
- Invisalign Teen®
- Invisalign®
- Invisible Dental Braces
- Lower Dentures
- Molar Endodontics
- Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Oral Sedation
- Oral Soft Tissue Assessment
- Oral Surgical Procedures
- Porcelain Veneers
- Restoration of Dental Implants
- Root Canal
- Root Planing
- Rotary Endodontics
- Simple Tooth Extractions
- Surgical Orthodontics
- Surgical Procedures
- Teeth Extraction
- Teeth Scaling
- Teeth Whitening
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Recording
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery
- Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning
- Upper Dentures
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- College Of San MateoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1993
- University of California, Santa CruzUndergraduate School | Graduated 1997
- Temple University School of DentistryMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Temple University HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- Temple University Hlth Scis CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 2004
- Continuing EducationOther Education | Completed 2013
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Chua has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
Dr. Chua has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Achinese
- Cantonese
- Chinese
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Fukien
- Mandarin
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Chua's Reviews
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7 total reviews (2 have comments)
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Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate your suggestions and comments for us to constantly strive for perfection in our doctor to patient relationships. We look forward to creating a lifetime relationship with all our patients. Thank you. Please call Dr. Derrick Chua directly at 415-282-6810 if you have a confidential issue you would like to discuss privately.
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