Dr. Roy Takashi Yanase, DDS
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1437209970
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Dr. Roy Yanase is a prosthodontist with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients in Torrance, California. He specializes in implant dentistry, tooth restoration, and creating beautiful smiles through advanced dental procedures. Dr. Yanase earned his dental degree and advanced prosthodontics training from USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and has been recognized with numerous awards for his excellence in the field. He is a board-certified specialist and a faculty member at USC, where he has taught since 1970. Dr. Yanase is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you achieve your best smile.
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Education & Training
- Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, DDS (1969)
- Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Certificate in Advanced Training in Prosthodontics (1975)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (1981)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 01/10/2007
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Professional Memberships
- Life member of the American Dental Association (2009)
- Life member of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics (2008)
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists
- Fellow of the International College of Prosthodontists
- Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics
- Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration
- Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International
- Member of the American Board of Prosthodontics (examiner, past President 2001-2009, President 2010)
- Founder, past President, and current Treasurer of the Osseointegration Study Club of Southern California
- Member of the board of the American College of Prosthodontists
- Past President of Southern California Japanese-American Dental Society (1978)
Awards & Recognition
- El Camino College Outstanding Alumni (1997)
- Distinguished Service Award from the Japanese American Dental Society
- Kenneth Wical Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics - Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (2011)
- American College of Prosthodontists Presidents Award (2012)
- Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics Fred E. Gulick Distinguished Life Member Award (2013)
- ACP Private Practitioner of the Year Award (2014)
- Psi Omega Fraternity Alumnus of the Year (2014)
Beyond the Office
Faculty member at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC since 1970
Clinical Professor of Continuing Education (1996)
Clinical Professor of Advanced Prosthodontic Education (2000)
Faculty Director of the Odontic Seminar at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (1977-2010)
Lectured internationally and throughout the United States over 38 years
Prosthodontic consultant for the California State Board of Dental Examiners
Honorary Advisor to the Osseointegration Study Club of Japan (2001)
His father, Stanley H. Yanase, graduated from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 1938
His son, Rex, graduated from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2002
Enjoys traveling with his wife, Regina
Hobbies include collecting dentistry on postage stamps, dental antiques, and anthropology
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