South Shore Dental
Matthew Lau, D.D.S.
our team is composed of qualified individuals that care and prioritize your comfort and health
Dr. Matthew Lau
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2015 : General and restorative family dentistry in South Shore Dental, Alameda.
2014 : Fellowship with International Congress of Oral implantology.
2013 - 2014 : General dentistry in San Francisco and San Mateo with emphasis on quality and comfort.
Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign Orthodontics.
2012 - 2013 : Misch Institute: Implant Surgery.
Misch Institute : Implant Prosthetics
2011 - 2012 : General dentistry practice in Sacramento.
2009 - 2011 : Various Dental Clinics in East Bay Area,
All aspects of general dentistry including preventive care, diagnosis, restorative, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry.
2005 - 2009 : University of California San Francisco – School of Dentistry, DDS
UCSF – University Scholarship
2009 : UCSF - Excellence in Study of Orofacial Pain and Pain Management
2005 : University of California, Davis – Undergraduate
UCD – National Dean’s List
BS in Biology, Regent's Scholar
Meet The Team
Dr. Matthew Lau
Dr. Matthew Lau was born and raised in Alameda, CA. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Davis. He graduated from the University of California School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr Lau has extensive experience working at a family dental practice in San Francisco and San Mateo County, he is experienced in Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign Orthodontics.
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Dr. Lau is a Fellow of International Oral Implant Society. Dr. Lau is passionate about his work and is always committed to the highest standard of care. His gentle manner and ability to relate to patients make him a favorite dentist among the patients he has worked with.
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During his spare time, Dr. Lau likes to build guitars, ride his folding bike, and meet with friends. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Lau has always valued volunteering his time for community services locally and abroad. He appreciates new cultures and peoples. Dr. Lau is also committed to dental health in the community, participating in free dental clinics plus health fairs, and he was also a board member at the Alameda County Dental Society, and the Alameda City Dental Group.
Dr. Tiffany Sum
Dr. Tiffany Sum has been practicing dentist for 5 years; she completed her residency training at Alameda Health System Highland Hospital with experience in working on a variety of patients including the medically complex and special needs. In addition to practicing, she has gained experiences in mentoring both UCSF students and residents at Highland across the Alameda Health System sites. Having worked at such an institution, she has found pleasure and rewarding being able to serve the community, especially those in need and the underserved, and most importantly, making a difference in patients' lives whether big or small. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys cooking, exploring new recipes, and spending time in nature via hiking and exploring the bay area, taking one breath of fresh air at a time.