Michael H Yokoyama D.D.S.
Periodontist | Periodontics
477 N El Camino Real C 306 Encinitas CA, 92024About
Dr. Michael Yokoyama practices Periodontics in Encinitas, CA. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Yokoyama has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Yokoyama provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
Education and Training
Claremont McKenna College B.A. 1978
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry D.D.S. 1982
Oregon Health & Science University / School of Dentistry Residency in Periodontics 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Periodontal & Gum Tissue Treatments
- Dental Implant And Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Dental Hygiene Consulting
- Dental implant and Regenerative Bone Graft for replacement of missing teeth and bone.
- Soft And Hard Tissue Grafting
- Sleep Alternatives To Cpap
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