Theodore E. Looney, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Theodore Looney, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Theodore Looney’s passion for patient education and minimally invasive technique has highlighted his time at Morgan Hill Dental Care in California. Dr. Theo focuses on providing patients with the highest standard of dental care, and works tirelessly each day to improve his patients’ oral and systemic health. He is proficient in a wide variety of dental treatments such as veneers, crowns, composite fillings, implant restorations, Invisalign treatment, and simple tooth extractions. Dr. Theo’s philosophy of treating the whole person has enabled him to successfully treat several dental emergencies and unique cases throughout his time seeing patients. When not treating unique dental emergencies, Dr. Theo has a passion for working side by side with his patients to provide them with the best aesthetic and functional outcomes in order to optimize their smile, laughs, and confidence.

Dr. Theo’s undergraduate education was completed at Santa Clara University, graduating with a degree in Public Health Sciences and minors in Biology and Communication. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery training from The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, where he had the opportunity to work side by side industry leading faculty in restorative and preventative dentistry. During his academic journeys, he engaged in various internships, including a notable stint at the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, where he gained valuable experience in performing community dentistry as well as meeting with various county and state leaders to advocate for oral health initiatives for all ages. Additionally, he completed the prestigious Valeriote Goldman Leadership Fellowship, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the fields of dentistry and Public Health.

Throughout his career, Dr. Theo has garnered recognition for his outstanding achievements and contributions to his cultural and professional communities. He has been the recipient of several scholarships, including the Fr. Homer Demopoulos Scholarship from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and the Philotimo Scholarship from The Washington OXI Day Foundation. 

Dr. Theo holds membership in The American Dental Association, The California Dental Association, and Santa Clara County Dental Society, and looks forward to continuing his dental education in the future through Advanced Dentistry Study Groups.

As a dental patient, Dr. Theo has experienced almost every procedure, ranging from cosmetic dentistry, routine biannual cleanings to oral surgeries. From these pivotal experiences, Dr. Theo has gleaned a unique empathy that allows him to put patients at ease and answer a myriad of questions, so please ask away – Dr. Theo loves spending time talking with patients!

Outside of the office Dr. Theo spends his time playing with his golden retriever Leo, traveling, cooking, and involving himself in the local Greek Orthodox community in various religious and cultural festivals and events.

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