Meet the Doctor
Dr. Angela An DDS
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and immigrating to the United States at the age of nine, Dr. Angela An has called the San Francisco Bay Area home for most of her life. Inspired by her late mother, Dr. Oi Liu, Dr. An developed a passion for dentistry at an early age. Watching her mother’s dedication to caring for others inspired her lifelong commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients.
Dr. An attended the University of California, Berkeley, before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1990. Upon graduation, she continued her education by completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency,where she received advanced training in geriatric dentistry, special needs dentistry, and complex hospital-based dental care.
For more than 30 years, Dr. An has proudly served the San Francisco community, providing exceptional dental care in the Union Square area. Her decades of experience, combined with a gentle chairside manner and unwavering commitment to excellence, have allowed her to build lasting relationships with generations of patients and families.
Growing up with both Chinese and American influences has given Dr. An a deep appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. Her multicultural background, combined with the diversity of the Bay Area, allows her to connect with patients from all walks of life. She believes that building genuine relationships founded on trust and open communication is the cornerstone of exceptional dental care.
Dr. An is dedicated to delivering comprehensive dentistry with an emphasis on prevention, long-term oral health, patient education, and individualized treatment. Her clinical interests include preventive and general dentistry, Invisalign® treatment, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, minimally invasive procedures,and comprehensive treatment planning. She has extensive experience treating children, older adults, and patients with dental anxiety, tailoring every treatment plan to each patient’s unique needs, goals, and comfort level.
At the heart of Dr. An’s philosophy is a simple belief: every individual is unique, every smile is beautiful, and everyone deserves to be treated with compassion, respect, and personalized attention. Whether helping a patient regain confidence in their smile or making a routine visit more comfortable, she is committed to creating positive experiences that extend far beyond dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. An enjoys quality time with her husband, five children, friends, and their two rescued pups. She loves yoga, roller skating, dancing, singing, cycling, listening to music, traveling and pursuing continuing education to ensure her patients always receive the highest standard of care.