Dr. Lawrence Tam
Dr. Tam, a native born Californian hailing from San Francisco, has been calling New York City home since 2001. He attended UCLA (Go Bruins!) for his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/ Molecular Genetics and Business Administration. He was introduced to dentistry during his time at UCLA while volunteering to provide medical and dental care access in underserved communities within the Los Angeles area. He gave up the California sunshine in order to pursue his interest in dentistry at the NYU College of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. From there, he chose to further his education and expertise in the field by completing a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center and then a specialty residency in Endodontics at NYU College of Dentistry.
During his pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training Dr. Tam was awarded many distinctions, presented lectures, taught endodontics on the NYUCD clinic floor, volunteered in dental related services, participated in multiple research projects and has published as the principle co-investigator in the Journal of Dental Education (http://www.jdentaled.org/content/72/3/352.full).
While Dr. Tam was busy completing his specialty training, the charms of New York City took hold and he fell in love with this vibrant, diverse, and unique metropolitan. There truly is no other city like NYC. In his free time enjoys basking in everything this city has to offer; whether that is a mind-blowing meal at any number of restaurants, to a concert or musical, to a bike ride around Governors Island. Although he now calls New York City home, he remains loyal to his teams in the Bay Area, and you may catch him sporting a Warriors jersey or a pair of Bruins socks.
Over the years in private practice Dr. Tam has become a trusted referral for many dentists in the area since 2009 and thus established FiDi Endodontics in 2016. He loves dentistry and is always striving to further his knowledge of the field in order to provide the best treatment possible for his patients. He continues to provide stellar care, education and compassion to his patients as well as maintaining communication and trusted relationships with referring doctors.
Dr. Tam is fluent in Cantonese and English.
Dr. Angela Wu
Dr. Wu received DMD from Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine with high honors in 2016 and was inducted in the prestigious OKU National Dental Honor Society. After finishing her dental school Dr. Wu followed her passion to pursue specialization in Endodontics at her alma mater. Dr. Wu is a board certified endodontist and is trained in the most advanced techniques in her field; including both surgical and non-surgical root canal therapies with the help of cone beam computed tomography, operating microscopes and ultrasonics.
Born in Minnesota, Dr. Wu has lived in different countries and travelled places. Growing up, she was always passionate about trying and learning new things and appreciate all the different cultures. In her free time Dr. Wu enjoys watching documentaries, movies and playing musical instruments. Her most recent goal is to participate in marathons in coming years.
Dr. Wu is fluent in Mandarin and English.
Dr. Samantha Tsai
A native of Thousand Oaks, California, Dr. Samantha Tsai received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California, where she also completed her undergraduate studies. While in dental school, Dr. Tsai became enamored with the endodontic specialty. After eight years at USC, Dr. Tsai moved to the other coast and completed a General Practice Residency at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, where she fell in love with New York City. After that, Dr. Tsai matriculated into the endodontic residency specialty program at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she received extensive training and experience in the endodontic specialty. During her training, she was honored to receive a number of awards, honors, and scholarships, as well as to complete research in the endodontic discipline.
In her free time, Dr. Tsai enjoys pouring latte art (she used to moonlight as a barista!), reading, bouldering, photography, and cooking for her loved ones.
Dr. Tsai is fluent in Mandarin and English.
Dr. Wen Hu
Dr. Wen Hu graduated from University of Maryland, College Park. After that he obtained his dentistry training in University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Upon finishing dental school, he continued to be further trained in General Practice Residency in Christiana Hospital in Delaware. Dr. Hu developed his interests in endodontics in private practice and finished his endodontics and master training in Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry.
Endodontics, the branch of dentistry concerned with the pulp and nerves of the tooth, plays a crucial role in preserving natural teeth and maintaining overall oral health. Dr. Hu has extensive training and expertise in performing root canal therapy, retreatments, endodontic surgery, and trauma management, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment such as digital imaging and 3D cone beam CT scanning to enhance precision and minimize discomfort. With a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, Dr. Hu combines advanced techniques, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient. Dr. Hu is proud to be an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and is dedicated to continuing education and contributing to the field of endodontics. It is his goal to help patients achieve optimal oral health and retain their natural teeth for a lifetime.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hu enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities that allow him to unwind, stay active, and pursue personal passions. Dr. Hu plays tennis, the guitar, and likes to travel.