My path to dentistry was an interesting one. I was originally an architecture student at the University of Illinois, but I felt there was something missing. My friend was very interested in dentistry, so I took the admissions test with her, mostly out of curiosity. I did surprisingly well on the test, and was admitted into the dental school the following semester. Immediately, I knew things were on the right track. Architecture is the study of structure and aesthetic, but it lacks the daily personal interactions that really energize me. Im not a paper person; Im a people person.
After only two years in dental school I received my bachelors degree in dental science. Because Id managed to graduate so early, I went in search of more hands-on experience. I continued my education at UCSF, where I received my Advanced Education General Dentistry residency. After that, I went into practice to help people.
The opportunity to open my own private practice in Hollister presented itself in 2008, when a local dentist was looking to sell his second office, opting to focus on running one practice instead of two. Im originally from California, and Id seen my fair share of big cities, so it seemed like a natural fit. I still work with members of the team whove been in this location since the beginning. Over the years, weve become like a family, and our patients are included in that. I spend a great deal of time interacting with patients. I love talking with them, getting to know them, and building lifelong relationships. Hollister is a great town for that. Its small enough that you start to feel like you know everyone, but big enough to keep me busy!
Im still an eager student after all these years. I believe the health of the teeth and mouth is closely tied to the health of the entire body, so theres always more to study. In addition to general dentistry, I was a fellow at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and I completed a Dental Sleep Medicine residency at UCLA. I specialize in early childhood orthodontic treatment and airway expansion, offering treatments that can help children sleep better, focus more, and maintain a happier, healthier smile. I love working with adults and children alike, and I cant wait to meet you and the family!
I am addicted to learning! Ive been an eager student my whole life, and that didnt slow when I opened my private practice. Right now, Im learning about acupuncture, as Ive always been interested in the complex relationships between different parts of the body. I believe understanding those can help people live healthier, happier lives. I also love to travel whenever I can. I have two kids and a busy schedule, so whenever we can pack things up and go see the world, Im thrilled.
Dr. Wennifred Hsu is committed to a lifetime of learning. She studied architecture at the University of Illinois before entering the dental school there and earning her bachelors in dental science. She graduated two years ahead of her class, due to her fierce academic life in high school, and then went on to the University of California, San Francisco for her Advanced Education General Dentistry residency. Shes now a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the International Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association, among others. She is a fellow at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and has completed a Dental Sleep Medicine Residency at UCLA. In her free time, shes studying acupuncture to better learn about the connectivity of the body. As she puts it, Im always taking one class or another.