Dr. Nelson Yen is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in Fullerton achieve healthy gums and strong smiles. He specializes in advanced treatments like dental implants, bone and soft tissue regeneration, and oral plastic surgery, and he's especially skilled in complex cases like All-On-4 implants. Dr. Yen earned his dental degree and master's degree from UCLA and is committed to making each visit comfortable and positive while working closely with other dentists and doctors to support your overall health. A local Placentia native, he's active in his community, serves on important dental boards, and brings both sophisticated surgical skills and genuine compassion to every patient he treats.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

UCLA School of Dentistry - Certificate in Postgraduate Periodontics
UCLA School of Dentistry - Masters of Science in Oral Biology (MS)
UCLA School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Periodontology

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 09/22/2006

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Areas of Focus

Periodontal medicineOral plastic surgeryBone and soft tissue regenerationDental implant surgeryAll-On-4 implants

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
California Society of Periodontists
International Team for Implantology
Regenerative Solutions Institute
Orange County Dental Society
Western Society of Periodontology

Awards & Recognition

Board Certified, American Board of Periodontology
Outstanding California Periodontal Resident, California Society of Periodontists
Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Honorary Scholastic Award
Outstanding UCLA Senior Dental Student Award, California Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Student Award
UCLA School of Dentistry Oral Biology Award

Beyond the Office

Serves on the Dental Board of California as an Intravenous Conscious Sedation Evaluator

Serves on the Orange County Dental Society Peer Review Committee

Lectures on bone and soft tissue regeneration and implant dentistry

Grew up locally in Placentia, CA

Enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids

Active in his church

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