She graduated Cum Laude from the dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 1998, where she received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry. Her passion for dentistry began as a dental patient. She was so impressed by how her personal dentist made her teeth look beautiful. Soon, she decided to become a dentist to create beautiful smiles on others. She enjoys working on both adults and children. Her warm and cheery personality, as well as her gentle touch has been well received by her patients. Her excellent clinical and artistic skills are sure to impress, as well. Dr. Lu is married to a molecular biologist and is the mother of three children. Dr. Lu and her family moved to the Portland area in 1999 from San Antonio, Texas after a family vacation in Portland, when they immediately fell in love with the city.