Skilled Fort Worth, TX Periodontist
Get to Know Dr. Cindy Hsu
Dr. Cindy Hsu grew up in San Angelo, Texas, and she now makes Dallas her home. She specializes in the treatment of periodontics, dental implants, and oral medicine. Dr. Hsu and our team concentrate on providing a high standard of periodontal treatment to all of our patients in a gentle manner. You can start getting to know her ahead of your first appointment by reading on below.
Where did you study dentistry / periodontics?
Dr. Hsu received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and her dental degree (graduating summa cum laude) from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She then completed her periodontal residency, earning a Master of Science in Oral Biology and Certificate of Periodontology from the Baylor College of Dentistry and the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center. She also received extensive training in anesthesiology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, which allows her to provide her patients with sedation options to ease anxiety and stress during dental procedures. In addition to her time in private practice, she is also an Assistant Clinical Professor and Clinical Instructor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the Baylor College of Dentistry.
What does it mean to be a board-certified periodontist?
Dr. Hsu is board-certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Board certification represents the highest recognition of achievement in the field of periodontics and indicates expertise in all aspects of periodontics, including dental implants. The American Board of Periodontology is recognized by the American Dental Association as the national certifying board for this dental specialty.
Do you have any other certifications?
Dr. Hsu’s numerous certifications and licenses in addition to her DDS and MS degrees include:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
- Texas Dental License
- Western Regional Examining Board Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Are you part of any professional organizations?
Dr. Hsu is a member of the following professional organizations:
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Southwest Society of Periodontists
- American Dental Association
- Texas Dental Association
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Irving Dental Study Club (Board President)
- Dallas Asian Dental Association (Board Member)
Have you won any awards?
Over the years, Dr. Hsu has received the following awards and recognition:
- D Magazine Best Dentists in Dallas - Periodontics
- Texas Monthly Super Dentists List
- Fort Worth, Texas Magazine's Top Dentist of Greater Fort Worth
- American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Scholarship
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
- Baylor College of Dentistry Graduate Research Award
- Excellence in Clinical Dentistry – University of Texas HSC San Antonio
- Teledyne Water Pik Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics
- Implantology Research Group Award -- American Association for Dental Research
- Quintessence Award for Excellence in Clinical Periodontics
What do you like to do at home?
Outside of the office, Dr. Hsu loves spending time playing with her two young children, Katie and Grant. She attends Longhorn football games whenever she can, stays fit by running, and enjoys traveling.
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