Meet Anna Lu, DMD at Valley Oral Surgery in Livermore and Dublin, CA
Dr. Anna Lu is a oral and maxillofacial surgeon committed to delivering safe, thoughtful, and patient-focused surgical care across the East Bay.
Meet Dr. Lu
Dr. Anna Lu is a highly trained oral and facial surgeon known for her steady clinical expertise and clear, compassionate approach. She provides care at both Valley Oral Surgery locations in Livermore and Dublin.
Serving and caring for patients in the Tri-Valley and East Bay area for over 19 years, Dr. Lu provides comprehensive surgical care, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, oral pathology, and sedation-based oral surgery.
Education & Training
During her surgical residency, Dr. Lu gained extensive experience in dentoalveolar surgery, sedation techniques, emergency trauma care, and reconstructive oral procedures.
Bachelor of Science
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine – Graduated with honors
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
University of the Pacific / Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA
Experience & Professional Involvement
Dr. Lu administers in-office IV sedation and general anesthesia and regularly treats patients with complex medical histories or heightened dental anxiety. She currently serves as a part-time attending surgeon at the Alameda County Medical Center / Highland Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program — a leading public hospital in the region.
She is actively involved in professional organizations, including:
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
Community Roots & Philosophy
Raised in Los Angeles and trained in California and Boston, Dr. Lu now lives and practices in the East Bay. She values open communication and takes time to help each patient understand their diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery process. Patients often describe her as approachable, thorough, and attentive to detail.
Dr. Lu volunteers locally in the Livermore area and is passionate about expanding access to surgical care through both education and community outreach.
All Your Oral Surgery Needs, Under One Roof
All imaging, planning, and surgical treatments are completed on-site, minimizing travel and simplifying follow-up care. We provide the full scope of oral and maxillofacial procedures in-house, including:
Dental Implants
Surgical placement of dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth. We offer full-arch restorations, implant-supported dentures, and guided implant surgery with advanced imaging.
Oral Surgery
We treat impacted and non-restorable teeth, jaw injuries, and other conditions of the teeth, jaw, and face, including extractions, trauma care, and nerve repositioning.
Bone Grafting & Jaw Preservation
Techniques to rebuild or protect bone in the jaw. Includes socket preservation after tooth extraction, ridge augmentation, and sinus lifts for future implant placement.
Sedation Dentistry
Comfort-focused care through local anesthetic, nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, or general anesthesia — all administered by trained oral surgeons.
Specialty Services
Diagnosis and treatment of complex or less common conditions, such as TMJ disorders and oral lesions. Includes tissue biopsies, joint evaluations, and high-resolution CBCT scanning.
