JASON M. YAMADA
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he received his DDS degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and his specialty degree in Periodontics and a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from Northwestern University. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Advanced Graduate Program in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at Loma Linda University Dental School. He is also a guest lecturer at USC Dental School. Dr. Yamada has been featured in many articles and magazines and have been aired on television programs such as "Awareness", "Heartbeat of the City", and "UTB". He has lectured nationally in the United States as well as internationally in Guam, Japan, Colombia, England and Spain. Dr. Yamada currently practices in Torrance and Irvine, California with an emphasis on Implant Surgery, Microsurgery, Periodontal Surgery, and limited implant restoration. Due to his broad experience in Implant Surgery and aiding in planning and restoration of dental implants, he has been a clinical advisor and consultant for several implant companies. The languages spoken to patients are both, English and Japanese.
Academic Appointments: Currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Advanced Graduate Education Program in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at Loma Linda University Dental School and also a guest lecturer at USC Dental School.
HONORS AND AWARDS
| Current | Trustee for CDA (California Dental Association) |
| 2001 - 2005 | Exhibit chairmen for the Harbor Dental Society |
| 2001 | Presidential Award (President) Harbor Dental Society / California Dental Association / American Dental Association |
| 1997 & 1998 | Presidential Award (President) Japanese American Dental Society |
| 1990 | Outstanding Student Award from the Southern California Japanese American Dental Society (SCJADS) |
| 1990 | J. Walker Reeves Academic Achievement Award from the University of Southern California Dental School |
| 1990 | Omicron Kappa Upsilon (O.K.U) Award Honor Society Membership |
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- Asia American Symphony Association Board
- California Dental Association
- Harbor Dental Society
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
- Japanese American Dental Society
- Keiro Nursing Home Board
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
| 1997 | American Academy of Periodontology - Diplomate Written Board |
| 1990-present | Licensure in the Northeast Regions, California and Hawaii |
| 1998 | National Board of Dental Examiners |