Dr. Daniel Taw, DMD, MS
Dr. Daniel Taw is a Bay Area native, raised in the East Bay communities of Concord and Walnut Creek before moving to the Peninsula (Pacifica) for high school. He met his wife, Dr. Phuong Tran, while attending dental school. Together, they have two border collies, Remy and Emile, and a daughter named Alyson.
The family enjoys cooking and exploring new cuisines, often shopping at local farmers markets for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Taw has a passion for woodworking and frequently takes on DIY furniture projects. They also love spending time camping and backpacking together.
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Education & Training
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Arizona
Years Attended: 2015–2019Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Sciences
Midwestern UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Years Attended: 2007–2011
Residency
Implant Residency
Location: Puerto Rico
Years Attended: April 2022 – January 2023
Professional Associations
Dr. Taw is an active member of several respected dental organizations, including:
California Dental Association (CDA)
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA)
The Kois Center
Continuing Education
Committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements, Dr. Taw regularly completes advanced training, including:
Surgical and sedation courses at The Kois Center with Dr. John Kois
Advanced oral surgery and sedation training with Dr. Heath Hendrickson
Advanced wisdom teeth removal and intravenous sedation courses
All-On-X digital workflows and implant education with Dr. Rick Demson and Dr. Jose Pedroza
Bone augmentation certifications (completed twice, latest in 2024)
Implant residency training in Puerto Rico (2022–2023)
Certifications & Awards
Certified in oral conscious and intravenous moderate sedation (2023)
Awarded for excellence in advanced implant techniques and digital workflows
Volunteer Experience
Dr. Taw dedicates time to giving back through various volunteer missions, including:
Medical and dental mission trips to the Kingdom of Tonga (2017) and Guatemala (2021)
Volunteering with the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation throughout California (2012–2014)
Participating in Care Harbor events across multiple locations in California
Academic Role
Dr. Taw serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where he mentors dental students and contributes to clinical education.
Favorite Quote
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou