Academics:

Faculty, USC School of Dentistry
Graduate, USC School of Dentistry

Special Qualifications:

Fellow,
    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
Conscious Sedation Permit,
    Dental Board of California

Member:

Member, American Dental Association
Member, California Dental Association
Associate Member, American
    Academy of Periodontology
Associate Member, Western Society
    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
Western Dental Society
Indian Dental Society
Chinese Dental Society
Punjabi Dental Society
Academy for Excellence in Dentistry
University of Texas, Department
of Periodontics

Community Service:

SMILE TALK, KRLA
Radio Talk Show Host, KDAR
KSPA
Columnist, Around Alhambra
Columnist, Cascades
Operation Gratitude

Honors & Recognition:

Doctor of Divinity, Chinese for
    Christ Theological Seminary
Lifetime Member, ADA, CDA
USC Dentistry Associates, Dean’s
    Member
Recognition for Outstanding Service,
    USC School of Dentistry

Needle Free Dentistry (Air Abrasion)

John C. Chao, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Anxiety Management,
Behavior Science,
Faculty, USC School of Dentistry

Needle Free Drill-less Fillings
Air abrasion is a conservative, less traumatic alternative to the high- speed drill. It allows to selectively remove decay, leaving healthier tooth structure. The procedure can often be done without anesthesia. Without a shot you will have fewer visits to Dr. Chao, because more than one restoration can be done at one time.

Needle-Free Deep Cleaning
Dr. Chao uses Oraqix - the first FDA approved needle-free subgingival (below the gumline) anesthetic agent providing patients an option in anesthesia for scaling and/or root planing procedures. Oraqix is an injection-free local anesthetic (no needles are used in its application). The local anesthesia is specifically confined to the periodontal tissues, without residual numbness of the lips and tongue. It can be applied to several areas in the mouth during a single visit. It can also be applied to the same area if a longer duration of numbness is required.


Incipient Caries (decay) in Pits & Fissures	Air Abrasion Nozzle Immediately after caries removal

Air Abrasion Preparation Caries Removed	Tooth – Colored Restoration