Academics:
Faculty, USC School of Dentistry
Graduate, USC School of Dentistry
Special Qualifications:
Fellow,
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
Conscious Sedation Permit,
Dental Board of California
Member:
Member, American Dental Association
Member, California Dental Association
Associate Member, American
Academy of Periodontology
Associate Member, Western Society
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
Western Dental Society
Indian Dental Society
Chinese Dental Society
Punjabi Dental Society
Academy for Excellence in Dentistry
University of Texas, Department
of Periodontics
Community Service:
SMILE TALK, KRLA
Radio Talk Show Host, KDAR
KSPA
Columnist, Around Alhambra
Columnist, Cascades
Operation Gratitude
Honors & Recognition:
Doctor of Divinity, Chinese for
Christ Theological Seminary
Lifetime Member, ADA, CDA
USC Dentistry Associates, Dean’s
Member
Recognition for Outstanding Service,
USC School of Dentistry
Smile Talk Radio
Tune in to Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Yang Chai, Associate Dean of Research of The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and Director of The Center of Craniofacial Molecular Biology on April 10, 17, 24.
Tune in to Dr. Chao's Interview with Dean Avishai Sadan,
Dean of The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
on February 20, February 27, March 7 and March 13
Dr. Ron Tankersley, President of the American Dental Association Tune in to Dr. Chao's interview on February 6 and February 13
Above is Dr. Chao and Sal Gaytan at the recording Studio.
Above is Dr. Chao, Sal Gaytan, Cierra Gaytan, and Noel Gaytan
at the recording studio
Dr. Charles Goodacre, Dean of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Dr. Chao with Dr. Ernie Follico (left) ;Sarah Barker, Recording Engineer
and Dr. James Cecchini
Here is an archive of our past episodes.
Ep 69: SMILE TALK at the California Dental Association Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center
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Ep 68: Part 2 of Dr. Chao's interview with Esmeralda and how her new smile has changed her life
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Ep 67: Dr. Chao's interview with Esmeralda and her apprehension about visiting the Dentist
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Ep 66: Special July 4 Episode "SmileWorks"
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Ep 65: Part 3 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Charles Goodacre, Dean of the Loma Linda School of Dentistry on the history of the school, Mobile Clinics and Dr. Goodacre's own experiences with the dentist as a child.
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Ep 64: Part 2 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Charles Goodacre, Dean of The Loma Linda School of Dentistry on the Special Care Dentistry Clinic and Dr. Goodacre's very interesting personal background
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Ep 63:Part 1 of Dr. Chao's interview with Dr. Charles Goodacre, Dean of the Loma Linda School of Dentistry on why the residents of Loma Linda have the longest life spans in the United States, and on Diet and Oral Health
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Ep 62: Part 3 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr.James Cecchini
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Ep 61: Part 1 of 3 of Dr. Chao's Interview with James Cecchini, D.D.S, PhD and Ernie Follico, D.D.S., M.S.
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Ep 58: Iatrosedation; Overcoming Anxiety; Live audio of anxious patient and his experience at our office
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Ep 57: Part 3 of 3 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Yang Chai; Tissue Regeneration; How Dr. Chai was trained in China, Repairing Facial Defects; USC Research
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Ep 56: Part 2 of 3 of Dr. Chao's interview with Dr. Yang Chai. Dr. Chai's Background; Early diagnosis to prevent birth defects; Stem cells from teeth; Tissue Regeneration
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Ep 55: Guest Interview: Part 1 of 3 with Dr. Yang Chai, Director of The Center of Craniofacial Molecular Biology at The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC; Birth Defects and Cleft Palate
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Ep 54: Reminiscing past shows; Dr. Chao's Windsurfing experience; SMILE TALK at the California Dental Association
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Ep 53: How Smile Talk was created, Anxiety and Routine Care
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Ep 52: 1 year Anniversary, Anxiety Control, Iatrosedation
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Ep 51: Part 4 of 4 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dean Avishai Sadan "Dr. Herman Ostrow's Naming Gift to the School and the Importance of a Strong Alumni Family"
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Ep 50: Part 3 of 4 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dean Avishai Sadan "Dean Sadan's Vision for The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC;Cranio-Facial Research; Access to Dental Care"
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Ep 49: Part 2 of 4 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dean Avishai Sadan, of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC; Clinical Excellence; Clinical Skills and Critical Thinking
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Ep 48: Part 1 of 4 of Dr. Chao's interview with the new Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC; The Search for the New Dean and how the University selected Dr. Sadan
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Ep 47: Part 2 of 2 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Ronald Tankersley, President of the American Dental Association
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Ep 46: Part 1of 2 of Dr. Chao's Interview with Dr. Ronald Tankersley, President of the American Dental Association
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Ep 45: Can conspiring with your doctor to not pay the co-payment be a crime?, 2010 is the 50th Anniversary of dental insurance, The yearly maximum of your dental plan hasn't changed in 50 years, Is your dental plan dental insurance?, If your dental plan doesn't issue benefits correctly who do you complain to?
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Ep 44: Special Guests Noel & Cierra, Noel's Experience Overcoming Dental Anxiety
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Ep 43: Special Guests Noel & Cierra, Cierra's Tennis Scholarship, The Benefits of Putting Kid's in Sports, Should you wait more than 10 minutes in the dental chair?, If you broke your Tooth in a hit and run accident is it covered? Are you entitled to medical leave when you visit the Dentist?
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Ep 42: Special Guests Noel Gaytan & Cierra-Gaytan Leach, Cierra's Experience on TV's "Dharma And Greg," Can you Judge a Dentist by the way the Receptionist answers the phone?, Will finding a Dentist who charges the most guarantee the Best? Is finding a Dentist who charges the least the best way to save money on dental care? Is anyone allowed to inspect your Dental records without your consent?
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Ep 41: Special Guests: Noel and Cierra Gaytan Leach, Bite Guards, 5 Million Teeth are knocked out every year, Are Implants preferable to bridgework?, Should people over 90 waste money on their teeth?
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Ep 40: New Year's Resolutions
- Auld Lang Syne
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Ep 39: Santa Claus Trivia, Straighten Teeth Without Braces, Reverse Gum Disease
- Away In A Manger
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Ep 38: Holiday Smile Makeover, Air Abbrasion, Growing Teeth, Digital X-Rays
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Ep 37: Tiger Woods, "Long in the Tooth", Bluetooth, "Wisdom Teeth"
- Little Town of Bethlehem
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Ep 36: Infants and Tooth Decay, Perfect Teeth Help Indentify Lost Sailor, Lost Wallets, Muothguards
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Ep 35: Man Swallows Denture, Flossing, Tobacco
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Ep 34: DNA Evidence, Dentures and DUI's
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Ep 33: Sleep Apnea, Dental Appliances Reduce Blood Pressure, Tooth Decay, Chocolate is Good for Your Teeth
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Ep 32: Halloween, Operation Gratitude
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Ep 31: Paul Revere, Ted Bundy, What To Do With A Knocked Out Tooth
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Ep 30: Children and Braces, Tonsils, Chipped Teeth, HMO & PPO Dental Plans
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Ep 29: Women and Dental Health, Chewing Gum, Dental Insurance, American Dental Association
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Ep 28: Special Guests: Dental Assistants, Pregnancy and Gingivitis
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Ep 27: Bad Posture Can Lead to Bad Teeth, Teeth Brushing, RDAEF Program
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Ep 26: Tooth Brushes, Flouride and Babies Formula, Denture Identification
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Ep 25: Special Guest: Chi Leung, DDS; Loss of Memory, Gastric Reflux, Lasers in the Treatment of Severe Gum Disease
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Ep 24: Special Guest: Chi Leung, DDS; Implants, Water Pik, Is Bad Breath Contagious?
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Ep 23: Special Guest: Chi Leung, DDS; Bucked Teeth, Is There an Age Limit on Orthodontic Treatment
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Ep 22: Special Guest: Chi Leung, DDS; Sleep Disorders, Orthodontics and Engineering
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Ep 21: Changes In Dentistry
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Ep 20: How Dr. Chao Started
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Ep 19: Special Guests: Dr. Chao's Hygienists and Office Manager
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Ep 18: Water and Cavities, Root Canals Don't Have to Hurt
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Ep 17: Dental Hygienists, "How Much Do You Charge?"
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Ep 16: Free Dental Clinics, X-Rays
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Ep 15: An Experiment: The Effects of Liquids on Teeth
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Ep 14 - TMJ; Shopping Around for Dental Treatment, Coffee and Oral Cancer, If It Doesn't Hurt, Don't Go To The Dentist
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Ep 13: Special Guests: 4th Year Students From USC Dental School
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Ep 12: Special Guests: 4th Year Students From USC Dental School
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Ep 11: Teeth Whitening, 3D X-Rays, Entire Smile Makeover Without Drilling
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Episode 10: Smoking causes cavities, Tooth enamel is necessary for good dental health, Children who drink fresh juice have less cavities, When did Americans begin brushing their teeth?
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Ep 9: Brushing Your Teeth
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Ep 8: Celebrity Veneers
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Ep 7: Insurance
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Ep 6: Wisdom Teeth, Fillings
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Ep 5: Dental Hygiene
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Ep 4: Bad Breath, Dental Hygiene
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Ep 3: Sleep Apnea, Bad Breath
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Ep 2: Mini-Implants, Snoring, Sleep Apnea
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Ep 1: Latest in Dentistry
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