About Dr. Woo
Dr. John Woo was born and raised in Sunnyvale, California. He has been practicing orthodontics in Petaluma and Sebastopol since 1993 and continues to love what he does even after 27+ years! His knowledge of orthodontics and ability to achieve excellent treatment results have earned him much respect in the dental community and with his patients. He has been voted “Best Orthodontist” by the Argus-Courier every year since 2010 and was awarded Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics for his proficiency and excellence in the orthodontic field.
When he is not working, Dr. Woo can be found enjoying the Sonoma County lifestyle along with his wife and two children. A lover of sports, he can often be found playing tennis, basketball, golf, skiing or cycling. If Dr. Woo was to have any other job he would be in a band, which has partly inspired his music-themed office! He still enjoys playing the drums and guitar in his free time.
“ I enjoy practicing orthodontics because it is the artful application of science coupled with the subtleties of patient care. The field of orthodontics is continually evolving and every case is unique. Therefore, I am given the opportunity to be challenged and creative on an ongoing basis. The true reward of my work is delivering expert orthodontic care with an unparalleled experience that will leave you smiling on the inside and out!” – Dr. Woo
Education
Dr. Woo graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from U.C. Santa Barbara. As a student at UCSF’s top ranked dental school, he was president of the research group, sat on the admissions committee, and graduated in the top tier of his class. Through a fellowship between UCSF and the University of Vienna in Austria, Dr. Woo studied TMJ and its disorders with world-renowned TMJ specialists Dr. Charles McNeil and Dr. Rudolph Slavicek. Dr. Woo graduated from UCSF with two degrees: a Bachelors of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Additionally, he was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for his achievements in dental school and inducted into the dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. At St. Louis Medical Center, he earned a degree in orthodontics and a Masters in Dental Science (MS).
Continuing Education
Dr. Woo is both a student and educator when it comes to continuing education. Dr. Woo attends continuing education courses to learn about new orthodontic technologies so that he can consistently provide the highest level of care available in the field. His expertise is also sought after within the greater dental community. He is able to share his knowledge by frequently providing continuing education courses for dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants on the different aspects of orthodontic treatment.
Complex Cases
Dr. Woo is the consulting orthodontist for a multi-disciplinary specialty group that focuses on complex cases. This group is composed of many top-rate dentists and select specialists to provide a team approach to creating a comprehensive and expert treatment plan for those patients that present with challenging or complex issues. Many in this group have years of experience in solving complex cases and know how to best approach specific needs. He has also worked with UCSF, Kaiser, and Stanford on surgical orthognathic cases.
About Dr. Ng
Dr. Wilson Ng was raised in San Francisco and attended college at UC Davis where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree in microbiology and received the UC Davis “Outstanding Senior Award.” Then, he went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious UC San Francisco and was elected to the O.K.U. National Honorary Dental Society at UCSF. Dr. Ng remained at UCSF for an additional three years of specialty training in orthodontics where he served as the chief resident of his class and was selected to be the recipient of the “Dr. Righellis Endowed Scholarship Award”. Upon receiving his Orthodontic Specialty Certification, Dr. Ng also completed his Masters degree in oral and craniofacial sciences.
Outside dentistry, Dr. Ng is passionate about music and singing, and has sung bass in multiple choirs and acapella groups throughout his life. In fact, one of his proudest achievements is having served as the music director of the interprofessional UCSF Vocal Chords Acapella group for three years.
“I feel blessed to serve the community as an orthodontist in blending art and science to craft harmonious and functional smiles. The best part of what I do is being able to connect with patients of all ages and from different walks of life. There’s never a dull moment in our profession when you get to meet new patients and catch up with current ones every day! Above all, I am proud to be a part of the friendly and expert team of care providers that is Petaluma Orthodontics.” – Dr. Ng
Education
University of California, San Francisco
Master of Science – MS, Orthodontics Residency Program
2020 – 2023
University of California, San Francisco
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dentistry
2016 – 2020
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science – BS, Microbiology
June 2015