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Dr. Zheng Xu, DMD, PHD

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1336329937

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Contact Information

Address

7703 FLOYD CURL DR
DEPT OF PEDIATRIC DENT, MC 7888
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Fax

(210) 567-3526

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

English, Mandarin

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(1 review)
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About This Provider

Dr. Zheng Xu is a pediatric dentist in San Antonio, TX with 19 years of experience helping children have healthy smiles. She earned her DMD from Peking University and her PhD in Oral Biology, plus completed a specialized residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Xu is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and specializes in everything from preventative care and fillings to tongue and lip ties and children's root canal therapy. She speaks both English and Mandarin, believes in making dental visits positive and worry-free for kids, and loves educating families about how to prevent tooth problems. Dr. Xu is accepting new patients and actively volunteers with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and dental mission work to support children's oral health.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Pediatric Dentistry Residency at University of Connecticut
  • Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Peking University
  • PhD in Oral Biology

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Diplomates

Credential: DMD, PHD

NPI registered: 11/12/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryPreventative dentistryTongue and lip tiesFillings and crownsChildren's root canal therapyOrthodonticsChildren with special healthcare needsEmergency dental care

Technology & Equipment

  • Laser dentistry
  • Silver diamine fluoride
  • Sealants
  • Invisalign First for children
  • Invisalign clear aligners for teens

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • International Association of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Northwest Pediatric Dentistry Study Club

Beyond the Office

Volunteer examination committee member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Work group member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry dental mission

Previously taught at University of Connecticut, University of Texas San Antonio, and University of Washington

Frequently invited speaker and presenter at local, regional, national, and international meetings

Published on various pediatric dental topics

Originally from Beijing, China

Fluent in English and Mandarin; family still lives in China

Lived in Seattle for nearly a decade before moving to New England and Texas

Enjoys hiking on local trails

Loves Pure Barre fitness classes

Enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants

Visits museums and attends Broadway shows

Watches favorite TV shows

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