We are glad you have chosen us for your health needs and hope that every encounter with our office and staff exceeds your expectations. We know our patients have a choice in several different areas, so we go out of our way to deliver the level of care and compassion we would want for our own families.
From a comfortable waiting area to relaxing treatment areas, every detail has been designed with your satisfaction in mind.
Dr. Quo is an accredited orthodontist. This means that she is a dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of three academic years in the specialty of orthodontics. She is dedicated to creating outstanding smiles for her patients, implementing technologies to continuously improve her results.
Heading west to the Bay Area, she completed her dental degree, orthodontic residency and master’s degree at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry, graduating with awards in academics, research and service. She became an instructor during her orthodontic residency teaching biomaterials and biomechanics to her co-residents, and has been teaching at UCSF for the past 26 years, now as Clinical Professor. She worked as an associate orthodontist in San Mateo, Los Altos and Milpitas, California, before starting her own practice in Palo Alto in 1997. Dentistry is strongly represented in her family, as her brother is a nearby Palo Alto pediatric dentist, and her husband is a prosthodontist in Danville.
Working in collaboration with Rotaplast, a non-profit organization that treats cleft lip and palate patients in impoverished communities abroad, she traveled to Chile, Argentina and Venezuela to provide orthodontic care and dental education. She remains a strong supporter of remote orthodontic care in impoverished countries through Alliance for Smiles. She continues these efforts locally as a participating orthodontist in Smiles Change Lives, which is an organization that provides free orthodontic care to those in the local community.
Through the needs of her patients, she became involved in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. Dr. Quo started lecturing on orofacial growth at the Stanford Sleep Disorders Clinic in 1998, as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor. She has lectured and published nationally and internationally on orthodontic biomechanics, orthodontic care in third world countries, multidisciplinary dental care, and orthodontic management of pediatric sleep apnea. Currently she serves as Co-Director of the UCSF Continuing Dental Education Series on Dental Sleep Medicine.
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I’m incredibly grateful for my faculty and mentors I met at UCSF, including Dr Quo. I am thrilled to join Dr. Quo and her amazing team at Mid Peninsula Orthodontics to create beautiful and healthy smiles for you and your families! I look forward to meeting you.
At Wellesley College, I majored in mathematics and nurtured my lifelong passions in medicine and art through pre-medical and sculptural art coursework. I moved to New York for dental school at Columbia University, then after 10 years on the east coast, I jumped at the opportunity to move back out west to attend UCSF for orthodontic residency.
I live in San Francisco with my husband Ted and children Charles and Faye. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, barbecuing with friends, and trying out all the great restaurants in San Francisco!
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We specialize in identifying and correcting breathing issues linked to jaw and facial development.
Treating airway issues early can significantly improve sleep quality and long-term health outcomes.
Addressing mouth breathing supports healthy facial development and lowers risk of future dental issues.
Correcting bite misalignments improves chewing, speech clarity, and overall oral health for growing children.
Early intervention can guide jaw growth, improving function, appearance, and breathing efficiency.
Easy to Find, Easy to Visit. Our office is conveniently located and accessible via all major roads.
Leading with Technology. Our office fully utilizes the state-of-the-art equipment. We have a modern sterilization system that surpasses OSHA requirements.
Care That Puts You First. Our friendly, compassionate and competent staff is dedicated to you and will ensure your comfort and quality care.
Modern Treatments, Personal Touch. We provide the best and latest in technology and treatment options. We provide gentle, family-oriented care to the adults and children of our community here and surrounding areas.
A Place That Feels Like Home. We look forward to welcoming you to our family. Our office is warm and inviting. You will always be greeted with a smile and treated with utmost dignity and respect.
Your Voice Matters. You will play an active role in your treatment and your voice heard when you have questions or concerns.
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