Dr Dannuo (Nova) Li

Dr. Dannuo (Nova) Li graduated in 2014 from Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China. After graduation, Dr. Li practiced general dentistry with her mother, a dentist who has been practicing for over 20 years. In 2015, Dr. Li attended the University of Southern California Implant Program. She was inspired by the USC dental professors to expand her dental horizons by attending dental school in the United States of America. In 2018, Dr Dannuo Li earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Li specializes in comprehensive dentistry. She is very passionate about the dental field and takes pride in her work. She always keeps herself updated with state-of-the-art dental technology and research and is constantly pursuing advanced training from multiple renowned dental institutions to further her knowledge in modern dentistry. Growing up with a dentist as a mother, Dr. Li witnessed first-hand how wonderful the dentist-patient relationship can be when the dentist is truly devoted to dentistry and to patients. Being so close to the dental field growing up also made Dr. Li very familiar with the emotions, concerns, and thoughts of patients. These experiences have heightened her compassion for patients and shaped her dedication to connecting with them in meaningful ways. Dr. Li’s mother always encouraged Dr. Li to pursue excellent dentistry for the sake of patients and the community. As a result, Dr. Li is a firm believer of working together as a community and the importance of giving back. She has volunteered many times at Dental Health Fairs and Give Kids A Smile with the California Dental Association (CDA). Dr. Li also loves the diversity in cultures and one of her goals is to build bridges between different cultures, starting with mission trips. She has attended various dental mission trips and has even helped organize one with UCLA to China. Inspired and together with Dr. James Chiu, Dr. Li hopes to create more smiles, while growing with, as well as giving back to her community. Outside of work, Dr. Li likes to travel to different countries to learn about their cultures and to see the wonders of the world. She also likes cycling, skating, horseback riding, and walking a very cute maltipoo dog named YoYo.