Dr. NamThien Q. Vu, DDS

Expert Publications

• A study of edema disease in pigs in Vietnam with particular reference to the use of autovaccine for the prevention of disease.
• Antimicrobial resistance phenotypes of ETEC isolates from piglets with diarrhea in North Vietnam.

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. NamThein Q. Vu, who serves patients in Mukilteo, Washington. 

Dr. Vu is a dentist serving Mukilteo and the surrounding communities. He is affiliated with Mukilteo Dental Center – a practice committed to helping their patients maintain their teeth for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy and happy smiles. To achieve this, they invested in the most innovative technology to provide patients with the highest quality of care and comfort. 

Professionally, Dr. Vu’s passions have led him to volunteer his time extensively, both at home and abroad, treating a diverse population of patients. In addition to this service, his post-doctoral education has given him advanced training in general dentistry as well as dental procedures such as root canal therapy, implants and oral surgery. His primary focus is delivering the highest quality dentistry in the most caring manner.

In regards to his education, Dr. Vu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Washington School of Dentistry. He went on to complete a general practice residency at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. 

To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Vu maintains professional memberships with the Seattle King County Dental Society (SKCDS). The SKCDS, founded in 1892, promotes the highest levels of oral health for the citizens of King County and provides critical support and educational opportunities for the many dental professionals practicing in the County. 

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a dentist, Dr. Vu is trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others. 

When he isn’t practicing dentistry, Dr. Vu enjoys spending time with his family and friends, music, and being involved in sports, both as a spectator and a participant. His favorite teams to follow are the UW and Seattle professional teams. Above all else, he is a compassionate clinician who is excited to have this opportunity to build relationships with our patients and care for this community.

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