Dennis-Duke R. Yamashita, D.D.S.

Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Director and Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Southern California School of Dentistry

Division of Dentistry and Orthodontics
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Specialty: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Clinical Interests:
  • Maxillofacial trauma
  • Craniofacial anomalies
  • Maxillofacial reconstruction
  • Oral and maxillofacial pathology

Research Interests:
  • Distraction osteosynthesis
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Facial plating systems

Board Certification(s):
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1975/1998

Education & Training:
Dental School: University of Southern California School of Dentistry [CA], DDS, 1968
Residency: University of Southern California School of Denistry and Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center [CA], Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1973

Professional Membership(s):
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American College of Dentists
  • International College of Dentists

Contact Information:
Address: 3521 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640




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