Academics:
Faculty, USC School of Dentistry
Instructor, Behavior Science
Lecturer, Ethics
Graduate, USC School of Dentistry
Inventor/Author, Pinhole Surgical Technique ®
Patent Holder, Surgical Instruments
CE Provider: Professional Responsibility,
Infection Control & TMJ
Teacher of the Year 2012, Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Special Qualifications:
Master,
Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow, International College of
Cranio- Mandibular Orthopaedics
Fellow, International Academy of
Mini Dental Implants
Fellow, International Congress of
Oral Implantologists
Fellow, Institute for Advanced
Laser Dentistry
Professional Associations:
Member, American Dental Association
Member, California Dental Association
Associate Member, American
Academy of Periodontology
Member, American Academy of
Dental Sleep Medicine
Member, American Academy of
Implant Dentistry
Member, American Dental Society
of Anesthesiology
Member, American Academy of
Pain Management
Member, American Academy of
Sleep Medicine
Member, Academy of Microscope
Enhanced Dentistry
Member, Special Care Dentistry
Association
Lectures & Presentations:
San Gabriel Valley Dental Society
San Gabriel Valley Dental
Assistants Society
San Fernando Valley Dental Society
Mt. Baldy Study Club
Western Dental Society
Indian Dental Society
Chinese Dental Society
Punjabi Dental Society
Academy for Excellence in Dentistry
University of Texas -
Department of Periodontics
International Academy of
Mini Dental Implants
Community Service:
Host: SMILETALK, KRLA, KFWB
TV Talk Show Host: Charter
Columnist, Around Alhambra
Columnist, Cascades
Columnist, Spotlight on Montebello
Operation Gratitude
Honors & Recognition:
Doctor of Divinity, Chinese for
Christ Theological Seminary
ADA, CDA Lifetime Membership Award
USC Friends of Dentistry
Articles
Articles written by Dr. Chao
- ALMOND ALERT! Almond Nuts Causing Epidemic of Broken Teeth
- Alhambra Dentist Honored for Revolutionary Patent for Gum Repair
- 10 Latest "Impossible" Surprises in Dentistry
- 90% of Cells in the Body Are Not Human
- 100th Anniversary of the Life of Joseph Lister: Father of Modern Surgery and Inspiration for the Creation of “Listerine.”
- Like Heart Disease, Periodontal (Gum) Disease is a Preventable, Treatable
Gene-linked Complex Disease - Keeping Gums Healthy Can Help Prevent Diabetes
- Alhambra Dentist Receives 2011 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry
- Conquer Tooth Decay with Sugar?
- Gums Treatment Reduces Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sunshine Can Save Your Teeth
- Pinhole Surgical Technique™: Breakthrough Invention In Plastic Gum Surgery
- Coming Soon: Get a Sniff of Novacaine, Rather than a Shot
- How to Overcome Dental Phobia Through a Non-Pharmaceutical Method: "Iatrosedation"
- Cod Liver Oil Is Good For Your Teeth And Gums, So Said The American Dental Association In 1931
- A Lasting Impression: A Great Smile
- A Mile a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
- Acid Reflux
- Air Brush Cavities Away!
- Dental X-Rays May Save You From Strokes or Heart Attack
- Back To School: Mouthguards
- Can Mouthwashes Cure Bad Breath
- Cavity Causing Bacteria Transmitted From Mother To Child
- Dentists Welcome Cowards: Chicken Soup for the Dental Phobic
- From Chili Peppers Comes Anesthetic that Blocks Pain But Induce No Numbness
- Chipping of Front Teeth May Be Caused By Nerves
- Cracked Tooth Syndrome
- Are You a Dental Phobic? Cowards Are Welcome!
- Diabetics at Risk for Gum Disease
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Closing Spaces Between Teeth
- Dry Mouth Causes Decay and Gum Disease
- Exercise Can Save Your Teeth
- A Dentist is like an Architect when Designing Implants
- Five Ways to Stop Bad Breath
- Floss Only the Teeth You Want to Keep
- For the Dental Phobic: Sedation Dentistry
- Gentle Brushing is Needed for Gum Health
- Gum Disease: Rubber Tipping Better than Antibiotics
- Headaches can be Caused by Bad Bite
- Instant Implants Now Available for Dentures
- Junk Drink Alert: Diet Beverages Can Be Detrimental to Your Teeth
- Killing Your Teeth Softly and Sweetly with Soft Drinks
- Less Sugar Leads to Better Teeth and Eyes
- Losing Teeth Linked to Losing Memory
- Gum Treatment Reduces Risk of Preterm and Low-Weight Baby
- Dentist's Work Like a Master Swiss Watchmaker
- New Denture Technology: Instant Mini-Implants
- New Instant Implants Stabilize Dentures Immediately
- Obese Teens at Risk for Gum Disease and Cavities
- Dentists & Physicians Cooperatively Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- 1 in 3 Whiplash Sufferers Develop Jaw Joint(TMJ) Symptoms
- Your Dentist Can Detect Osteoporosis
- Denture Problems: Instant Cure With Affordable Dental Implants
- Save Teeth Without Surgery with In-Home Tray System
- Reversing Decay
- Dental Research Surges Ahead: Saliva for Oral Cancer Detection
- Snoring Treatable By Dental Device
- Some Cavities Filled with No Drill and No Novacaine
- Sports Will Knock Out One Million Teeth In 2005
- Sunshine Can Save Your Teeth
- Save Your Teeth, But Not Your Toothbrush
- Treating "Gum Pockets" Means More Money In Your Pocket
- Virtual Reality Has Become Reality In Dentistry
- Vitamin C Strengthens Gums
- What To Do with a Knocked-Out Tooth
- Where did the Toothbrush Come From?
- How Do You Tell Your Best Friend About Bad Breath
- Which Causes More Cavities? Mother's Milk vs. Cow Milk
- Why General Health is Important to Dental Treatment
- Why Doesn't My Insurance Cover This
- Your Dentist Can Treat Snoring and Sleep Apnea
- Your Dentist Needs To Know What Supplements and Herbal Medicines You Are Taking
