
Dr. Frank Y. Lu D.D.S., M.S.
Dentist
139 Centre Street Suite 615 New York New York, 10013About
Frank Y. Lu, DDS, MS, works at Columbia Orthodontics PC located in both Flusing and Manhattan New York. Dr. Lu has nearly 15 years of experience in orthodontics and was one of only 5% of American dentists that has achieved the honor of being named Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry by completing over 600 hours of continuing education and passing a rigorous 6 hour written examination. Dr. Lu puts importance on remaining up-to-date in technologies and procedures; therefore, spending numerous hours in orthodontic continuing education courses and meetings each year in order to offer his patients the best possible treatment.
Education and Training
Columbia University
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Alpha Omega Dental Society Award
- Graduated #1 from Columbia University in 1999
- OKU honorary dental society
- FAGD
- FICOI
- America's Top Dentist award
Treatments
- Braces and Invisalign for Adults and Children
Professional Society Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of Orthodontists
Articles and Publications
His Thesis was Published during his Residency
What do you attribute your success to?
His Family and Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Practical Orthodontics, JADA, Journal of AAO
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