Dr. John Chao

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    John C. Chao, D.D.S. MAGD

    Pinhole® Inventor

    Research Associate Professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ostrow School of Dentistry USC

    Dr. Chao’s involvement with the Post-Graduate Periodontics Program at the University of Buffalo, SUNY, speaks to the depth of his knowledge and experience in the scientific investigation of gum disease. As a Research Assistant Professor at this university, Dr. Chao is involved in a major study comparing the Pinhole Surgical Technique, his invention, to the standard treatment for gum recession called the Connective Tissue Graft. Dr. Chao will be one of the authors of this new study.

    The main reason Dr. Chao has served as faculty at the USC School of Dentistry is that he believes the best way to learn more is to teach. He incorporates stringent academic standards of diagnosis and treatment in his private practice. For example, he examines each patient from every relevant aspect, which generally takes one hour or more. Dr. Chao always offers patients treatment plans that will suit their lifestyle, finances and their immediate or long-term needs. His patients are encouraged to choose freely the treatment plan that best suits their particular priorities and sensibilities.

    Dr. Chao’s extensive and in-depth knowledge of every specialty allows him to diagnose your condition accurately and often offers you unique solutions that you would not easily find anywhere else. (See Special Qualifications below). His induction as a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry is just one example of the many awards and accreditations Dr. Chao has received over the years. He has a widespread reputation as a lecturer and teacher both to undergraduate and postgraduate students. (See Professional Associations and Lectures below).

    ​Dr. Chao pioneered the Pinhole® Surgical Technique in 2000 because it occurred to him that there must be a better way to correct gum recession in a way that is minimally invasive, easier on the patient and does not require cutting the tissue as with gum grafting. He developed special instruments for this procedure and figured out that he could access the tissue though small Pinholes to loosen the tissue and move it back into proper position to cover the recession. The Pinhole® Technique and the special instruments are patented.

    Academics

    • Research Associate Professor, Post Graduate Program in Periodontics, SUNY – Buffalo
    • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Behavior of Science, Ostrow School of Dentistry USC
    • Faculty, USC School of Dentistry
    • Instructor, Behavior Science
    • Lecturer, Ethics
    • Graduate, USC School of Dentistry
    • Inventor, 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

    Professional Associations

    • Member, American Dental Association
    • Member, California Dental Association
    • Associate Member, American Academy of Periodontology
    • Member, American Association of Endodontists
    • Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
    • Member, American Academy of Ozonetherapy
    • Member, Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry
    • Member, Special Care Dentistry Association

    Honors & Recognition

    • Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 2012 Outstanding Faculty
    • Doctor of Divinity, Chinese for Christ Theological Seminary
    • ADA, CDA Lifetime Membership Award
    • USC Friends of Dentistry

    Community Service

    Host: SMILETALK, KRLA, KFWB, TV Talk Show Host: Charter Columnist, Around Alhambra Columnist, Cascades Columnist, Spotlight on Montebello Operation Gratitude

    Lectures & Presentations

    • International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons
    • North American Society of Periodontics
    • San Diego Periodontal Society
    • 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
    • Los Angeles Dental Convention
    • Perio Protect Convention
    • DentalXP Convention
    • Advanced Dental Implant Studies
    • San Diego Society of Periodontists
    • Napa Valley Periodontal Study Club
    • The 11th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
    • Arab American Dental Society

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