Meet Dr. Liu

Kenneth Liu, DMD, MS

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

 

I remember that when I was a young boy, a woman walked up to my family at a restaurant to talk to us. She was a patient of my father, who is a prosthodontist. She was beaming, with a beautiful smile, and she said, "I used to hate smiling because of my teeth, but your dad fixed them. Thanks to him, now I can't stop smiling!" That particular memory resonated with me. It was amazing to me to realize that dentistry blends both medicine and artistry, a combination so powerful that it can impact a person's confidence and sense of self. As I grew older, I realized that I also wanted to pursue dentistry, and I quickly developed a passion for periodontics.
- Dr. Kenneth Liu

Dr. Kenneth Liu obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2018, where he graduated among the top of his class and was inducted into the dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Dr. Liu then completed a three-year residency in periodontology at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, where he served as Chief Resident during his third year. He received advanced training in the treatment of periodontal disease, periodontal plastic surgeries, dental implants, and complex bone augmentation procedures. During his time in residency, he also obtained a Master of Science in Dentistry with a research project that focused on bone and soft tissue augmentation. This research project was awarded first place in the William M. Pennel Research Competition at the Southern Academy of Periodontology in 2021. Dr. Liu is Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery.

In his free time, Dr. Liu enjoys spending time with his wife (whom he met in dental school), spending time with family, traveling, playing sports, and playing musical instruments.

Education and Continuing Education

  • Duke University — Bachelor of Science in Biology — 2014
  • University of Alabama School of Dentistry — Doctor of Dental Medicine — 2018
  • University of Alabama School of Dentistry — Certificate in Periodontology — 2021
  • University of Alabama School of Dentistry — Master of Science in Dentistry — 2021

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Periodontology — diplomate
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Southern Academy of Periodontology
  • American Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Northwest District Dental Association
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society