Interviewee: Mason Kuo

Interviewer: Austin Yan, Luke Lee

Date of Interview: August 14th, 2023

Interview Format: Virtual

Abstract:

Dr. Mason Kuo is a prosthodontist currently practicing in Taiwan. He graduated with a DDS from Taipei Medical school and went on to study at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine to specialize in prosthodontics. After graduating, he worked in Seattle for a few years before moving back to Taiwan, where he currently runs his own practice along with co-owning two others.

In this interview conducted by Luke and Austin, Dr. Kuo dives into his daily life and education as a dentist as well as his views on patient management and perspective on current dental technologies like digital models and 3D printing. In addition, he highlights the differences between American and Taiwanese healthcare and gives sound advice on managing the world of international dentistry.