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
Permit, Conscious Sedation
Dental Board of California
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
Teeth Whitening

John C. Chao, D.D.S., M.A.G.D
Anxiety Management,
Behavior Science,
Faculty, USC School of Dentistry
In office whitening is highly predictable and safer than any self-administered kits. Even the most difficult, “hopeless” cases of dark, stained teeth are successfully treated at our office. We can make your teeth up to seven shades brighter in only thirty minutes or up to twelve shades brighter in one hour. There are many ways to whiten teeth. Easily available are over-the-counter products. While some are easier to use than others, home bleaching products take time. The results are not as predictable as whitening at our dental office. If the results of home bleach are not satisfactory, consider an in office whitening procedure. The following are some examples of before and after in office whitening cases.
Cowards Welcome: All of our services are done with the explicit goal of making your experience as comfortable as possible. You will be amazed at how quickly your anxiety can vanish! We see this happen every day.
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