We are a single doctor office in San Jose, and Dr. Jow will personally be here to see you at your visits with us. You will also be treated with friendly, experienced, and personable staff in a fun and caring atmosphere. Dr. Jow often has a topic of the day or current event that we like to discuss and invite our patients to express their thoughts and experiences.
Most orthodontic problems can usually be treated in more than one way. Dr. Jow will discuss several treatment alternatives as appropriate to determine the best treatment for your needs and wishes. Dr. Jow has been teaching diagnosis and treatment planning at UCSF Orthodontics for over 20 years.
We offer traditional braces with the colored ties as well as the latest orthodontic appliances such as concealed In-Ovation L lingual braces on the back of the teeth, self ligating In-Ovation R metal braces and In-Ovation C tooth colored braces as well as Invisalign and other removable appliances.
Our modern and up-to-date office utilizes computerized digital xray equipment for best imaging and lowest dose. We are able to produce routine diagnostic records in our office for your convenience. We also use computerized sterilization equipment that is spore test monitored by an independent laboratory.
Dr. Jow graduated with highest honors from the University of California, Davis in 1980 and was elected to the honor societies of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He graduated with honors from Dental School in 1984 from the University of California, San Francisco and was elected to the dental honor society of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. During his dental training, Dr. Jow was involved in teaching and research and received awards for his outstanding performance and abilities.
Orthodontic and TMJ post-doctoral training was completed in 1986 at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Jow completed his Masters Degree in 1987 at U.C.L.A. He has presented and published several research papers and abstracts on jaw muscle endurance and recovery.
Dr. Jow is a Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Dentistry and has been teaching clinical orthodontics and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning since 1989. He received recognition for Excellence in Instruction in 1994. In addition, Dr. Jow has passed the written examination of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Jow began his practice in San Francisco in 1986. In addition to treating children and adolescents, Dr. Jow acquired extensive experience in multi-disciplinary adult orthodontic treatment working in concert with his brother, who is a prosthodontist, and other dental specialists. Later, he began a practice in Fremont gaining even more experience in early treatment of orthodontic and orthopedic problems in children.
Dr. Jow is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California State Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Santa Clara County Dental Society.
Dr. Jows hobbies include designing, building, and flying radio-controlled model helicopters. His speed helicopter fuselage won the International Speed Cup event in 2012. He also enjoys machining, working with composites, and crafting details on scale model helicopters, then flying them to emulate their full size counterparts.
