Dr. Steven Liu, DDS, DMD
Periodontist and Implantologist in Berwyn

Dr. Steven Liu received his dental degree (DDS) from Kaohsiung Medical University in 1993. After graduation, he earned his DMD from University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Liu pursued two post-doctoral certificates in Periodontics, Periodontal Prosthetics and Fixed Prosthodontics, as well as Implant Surgical and Prosthetic training. He was an assistant professor/clinical educator of Restorative Dentistry in the department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and the director of the Implant Dentistry Course at University of Pennsylvania and the Chair of instrument committee. Now, he is the Course Director of Aesthetic Restoration and Implant Dentistry in the academic department at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the founder of Main Line Dental Implant Center.
His papers have been published in Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Quintessence International. He is now considered a frequently requested speaker on the local and international scenes. Dr. Liu’s clinical research activities focus on periodontal prosthesis concepts and implant dentistry, including aesthetic and anatomy concerns for implant surgery and prosthesis. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.
Awards
✔ American Top Dentist in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry (2005–2012)
✔ American Top Dentist in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry (2005–2009
✔ Joseph L.T. Appleton Award (Dental Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards) University of Pennsylvania (2004)
✔ Joseph L.T. Appleton Award (Dental Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards) University of Pennsylvania (2002)
✔ Joseph L.T. Appleton Award (Dental Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards) University of Pennsylvania (2001)
✔ Award of Leadership, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan (1993)
Certificates
✔ Dental Degree (DDS) from Kaohsiung Medical University
✔ DMD from University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
✔ Doctoral Certificates in Periodontics, Periodontal Prosthetics and Fixed Prosthodontics
✔ Dental Implant Surgical and Prosthetic Training
✔ Assistant Professor/Clinical Educator of Restorative Dentistry in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences
✔ Chair of Instrument Committee Course at University of Pennsylvania
✔ Course Director of Aesthetic Restoration and Implant Dentistry in the Academic Department at the University of Pennsylvania
Publications
Connective Tissue Graft: A Classification for Incision Design from the Palatal Site and Clinical Case Reports Download PDF ⇲
The Impact of Osseointegrated Implants as an Adjunct and Alternative to Conventional Periodontal Prosthesis Download PDF ⇲
The Management of Gingival and Esthetic Problems: A Clinical Case Download PDF ⇲
Use of a Modified Ovate Pontic in Areas of Ridge Defects: A Report of Two Cases Download PDF ⇲
Lectures
➤ August 2012 Application of mini-implant in palatal cleft cases. Implant choice and timing of the treatment; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Pennsylvania, USA
➤ July 2011 and July 2012 Contemporary Implant Dentistry. Taiwan Formosa Academy of Implant Dentistry, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Dr. Steven Liu’s Study Clubs
➤ Dr. Liu discusses and shares his expertise and knowledge through various study clubs.
