Dr. Joyce Chi

Dr. Chi is a proud graduate from the University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry. She completed an advanced General Practice Residency Program in the VA hospital in La Jolla where she trained alongside world-class oral surgeons and prosthodontists to gain experience in advanced techniques in general dentistry. Dr. Chi grew up in Taiwan and moved to the U.S. when she was fifteen. After high school, she studied at UC Davis before attending UC San Francisco for dental school. She was always drawn to the healthcare sector and was originally planning a PhD in pathology and immunology before pursuing a career in dentistry. Her many professional associations include the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the Contra Costa Dental Society. Dr. Chi specializes in oral conscious sedation to ensure patients are comfortable and in making same-day Cerec restorations. Dr. Chi has a great sense of adventure that reflects through her personal life. She and her husband own a small business in Oakland and she is an avid home cook and fitness enthusiast who enjoys restaurants, wine tastings and weight lifting when she is not chasing after her toddler! Dr. Chi listens intently to her patients’ wants and needs and tailors each treatment to help them achieve optimal oral health.