Dr. Chang attended Baltimore College of Dentistry in Maryland where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2003. He then completed an extensive five-year residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), where he was awarded specialty certificates in both Periodontics and Prosthodontics. While in San Antonio, he also completed his research on bio-modification of titanium surfaces to improve initial implant stability and earned his Masters degree in the school of Biological Science.
During residency, Dr. Chang participated in various trial studies of Procera all zirconia implant restorations. He was the first dentist in the U.S. to have successfully restored full arch implant cases utilizing all zirconia, screw retained three unit FPDs, as well as the Procera all zirconia, full arch screw retained hybrid restoration (fixed denture).Less than a year after completing his residency program, he successfully challenged both the American Board of Periodontology & American Board of Prosthodontics board examinations. He is one of five dual board-certified dental specialists in both periodontics and prosthodontics in the United States.
Dr. Chang is an adjunct professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the UTHSCSA Dental School. He is actively involved in the Southwest Society of Periodontists where he is currently serving as a board member. Dr. Chang has published several articles on dental implants and has also lectured at numerous continuing education courses around the country. He is a current member of the American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Periodontology, Southwest Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association, and Fourth District Dental Society.
Dr. Tatum grew up in Richardson, Texas and attended Richardson High School where she graduated in the top 5% of her class. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned her BS in Neurobiology. After graduation, she worked as a research engineer for a microbiology lab at UT. She then attended Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M University where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2014. She then completed a three-year residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), where she was awarded a specialty certificate in Periodontics. While in San Antonio, she also completed research focused on immediate placement of dental implants in the esthetic zone in thin versus thick tissue phenotype patients and earned her Masters degree in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Tatum is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Her professional affiliations include memberships in the American Academy of Periodontology, Southwest Society of Periodontists and the American Dental Association.
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McKinney Periodontist; Dr Paul Chang is a board certified periodontist dedicated to excellence in treating periodontal disease (gum disease), gingival (gum) recession, and replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Please come and visit McKinney periodontics & prosthodontics in McKinney TX, Dr Paul P. Chang. DDS M
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Dr. Chang has been examined by a panel of internationally respected peers and awarded Diplomate status; Dr. Chang has received one of the highest recognitions of achievement afforded by the specialty; By successfully completing the examination process, Dr. Chang has demonstrated motivation for:
The American Board of Periodontology was founded in 1939 to elevate the standards and advance the science and art of periodontology byencouraging the study and advancing its practice. It is officially the oldest ADA recognized speciality board and is the only national certifying board in the dental specialty of periodontics.
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation.
Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants.
The mission of the American Board of Prosthodontics is to certify individuals who have demonstrated special knowledge and skills in prosthodontics. The Board also seeks to certify those who are committed to life-long learning and a lifetime of ethical practices, who value the doctor/patient relationship, who respect those with philosophical, cultural or physical differences and who are committed to the advancement of prosthodontics.
The American Board of Prosthodontics recognizes its responsibility to the profession and to the public and accepts this responsibility through the administration of an examination designed to identify individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes deemed important to those who will be called Diplomates of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
The term prostho means replacement and dontist means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be replaced in your mouth. This can range from a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth and gums in the mouth. While many other dentists can do some of these treatments, prosthodontists are the specialists dedicated to this type of care.
Prosthodontists have advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth. Prosthodontists are considered the leaders of the dental treatment plan. They regularly lead teams of general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions for your dental needs.
Periodontics & Implant Center of McKinney; Dr Paul Chang is a board certified periodontist dedicated to excellence in treating periodontal disease (gum disease), gingival (gum) recession, and replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Please come and visit Periodontics & Implant Center of McKinney in McKinney TX, Dr Paul P. Chang.DDS MS