Prosthodontist is one of the nine dental specialties approved and recognized by the American Dental Association. A prosthodontist is a specialist with skillful background in diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, esthetics, and health of clinical missing and damaged teeth.
Dr. Benjamin Yang is one of the very few board certified prosthodontists in Washington state. The board designation is awarded by successfully completing a series of rigorous exams administered by the American Board of Prosthodontics demonstrating thorough knowledge and skills in full mouth rehabilitation. He has been practicing general dentistry since 2005, and earned his master of science degree and specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from University of Michigan in 2010. He then became diplomate of American Board of Prosthodontics and fellow of American College of Prosthodontics after he graduated.
Dr. Yang is passionate about making a personal connection with each and every one of his patients and getting to know them as a person. For Dr. Yang, it is very rewarding to be trusted and to be able to give our patients confidence with a winning smile.
Through his specialty training in the field of prosthodontics, Dr. Yang knows what he can achieve cosmetically and functionally. However, it is the gentle touch and meticulous tell-show-do style that he believes distinguishes him from his colleagues.
Because the field of dentistry is always changing, Dr. Yang takes continuing education seriously and feels it is necessary to keep abreast of the most recent developments and the most superior dental products in order to provide the best possible treatment for our patients.
Dr. Yang is an active member in many leading dental organizations and associations, including the American Dental Association, American Board of Prosthodontics, American College of Prosthodontics, Washington State Dental Association, and the International College of Oral Implantology. Dr. Yang also serves as a clinical affiliate faculty of the University of Washingtons Department of Prosthodontics.
Dr. Yang is also an amateur photographer. He and his family enjoy music, traveling, and capturing great moments with photography. It is the patient's acknowledgement and encouragement that drives him forward to challenge himself, not only in dentistry, but also in his personal life.
For Dr. Joan Kuo, dentistry is a unique profession in that she not only gets to meet people from all walks of life, but also gets to build relationships over time. Knowing that every day is going to be a different experience keeps her excited about going to work; the opportunity to treat our patients, their children, and their grandchildren, and watch them grow up is an amazing experience.
Dr. Kuos father, who practiced dentistry for 30 years, instilled in her the value of creating meaningful, lasting relationships with her patients and how having the ability to create beautiful smiles offers a lifetime of reward.
Dr. Kuo earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Michigan, where she met her husband, Dr. Benjamin Yang. As a dental student, she was inducted into esteemed Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, as well as the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the nations oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society. Dr. Kuo and Dr. Yang moved to Seattle for the appreciation for the beautiful mountains and lakes in our region. Together, they open an exceptional practice where today, our primary goal is to provide patients with an unmatched level of dental care. Dr. Kuo considers herself truly lucky to have a profession that gives her the ability to change peoples lives.
Much like Dr. Yang, Dr. Kuo takes continuing education very seriously and knows that staying on top of all recent developments and treatments in the dental field will ultimately mean the highest-quality treatment outcome for our patients. To that end, Dr. Kuo is an active member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and the Seattle King County Dental Society.
In her spare time, Dr. Kuo enjoys spending time with her kids. She feels fortunate to live in a city surrounded by so much beauty and natural wonders. When time allows, both Dr. Kuo and Dr. Yang love to travel and experience different cultures and cuisines from around the world.
Periodontists are specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry's experts in treating oral inflammation and receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school. Periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
Dr. Yung-Ting (Lizzy) Hsu is a dual-boarded periodontist. She has been practicing general dentistry since 2007, and earned her master of science degree and specialty certificate in Periodontics from the University of Michigan in 2013. She then became a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Taiwanese Board of Periodontology after she graduated.
Dr. Hsu is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Periodontics, University of Washington, Seattle. She involves in both didactic courses and clinical teaching at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Dr. Hsu published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and abstracts. Her research interests focus on periodontal regeneration, treatment and prevention of peri-implant diseases, and interdisciplinary therapy. She received several teaching and research awards, such as AAPF Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship (2018), Osteology Education Grant from Osteology Foundation (2018), and AAPF fellowship to the Institute for Teaching and Learning in the Health Professions (2016).
For Dr. Hsu, nothing is more important than providing comprehensive care for her patients. She believes that all treatments should be tailored based on the patient's needs. In addition to a careful plan and meticulous treatment, successful treatment outcomes could be achieved via great communication and continuous discussion.