David S . Wan , DDS , MS
Dr . David S . Wan grew up in Houston , Texas . He attended the University of Texas in Austin where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Chemistry . He matriculated into the University of Texas Houston Dental Branch and graduated in the top of his class . He continued his education at UTDB and was awarded his specialty certificate in Endodontics and a Masters in Science .
Dr . Wan has received extensive specialty training in diagnosis , root canal treatment , and microsurgery . He utilizes cutting-edge technologies and advanced techniques in root canal therapy . His armamentarium includes the use of the surgical microscope , rotary instrumentation , ultrasonics , thermoplasticized obturation , and Cone beam computed tomography .
Upon graduation from his endodontic training . Dr . Wan associated in private practice in Dallas , Texas before returning back to his roots in Houston , Texas where he started Contemporary Endodontics in the Fall of 2010 . Dr . Wan understands patients ' anxiety associated with root canal therapy . He has extensive training in conscious sedation to help provide a comfortable experience for his patients . He has created a tranquil environment in the practice setting with the number one goal of maintaining patient comfort . He has performed over 8,000 root canal procedures and surgeries to date and continues to remain very passionate in the field of endodontics .
Dr . Wan is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists and he is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society . He enjoys spending quality time with his wife Angelina and son Aiden .
James C . Lin , DDS
Dr . James C . Lin earned his DDS degree from both Taipei Medical University , Taiwan and Hiroshima University , Japan . Upon graduation , Dr . Lin joined the Naval Aviation Command where he served as a dental officer for one year . Dr . Lin then went back to the Taipei Medical University Hospital and completed a one-year General Practice Residency where he received extensive training in general dentistry and dental treatment of medically compromised patients . After the GPR program , Dr . Lin practiced general dentistry for a few years and developed his interest in root canal treatment . Dr . Lin loves how endodontic treatments are able to get patients out of pain in a more conservative way rather than extracting the tooth which is more destructive . Because of his conservative approach , Dr . Lin decided to choose endodontics as his lifelong path and joined the Endodontic Specialty Program at the prestigious Columbia University in New York City . After finishing his residency program , Dr . Lin joined Contemporary Endodontics . and has treated over 2,500 patients since he joined the practice . In addition to traditional root canal treatments Dr . Lin also focuses on surgical root canal treatments , vital pulp therapies , pulpal revascularization , unspecific dental pain differential diagnosis , and treating patients with dental anxiety with various sedation techniques .
Dr . Lin is licensed to provide nitrous oxide and enteral sedation ( oral anti-anxiety medication ). He is a proud member of the American Association of Endodontists , American Dental Association , Greater Houston Dental Society , and Texas Dental Society . Dr . Lin is fluent in Mandarin , Taiwanese and Japanese .
Lisa C . Selem , DDS
Dr . Lisa Selem originates from Atlanta , Georgia . She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Georgia in Athens , Georgia and graduated Summa Cum Laude . Dr . Selem attended the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery where she received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery and graduated with honors . She then practiced general dentistry for 2 years in the Atlanta area but ultimately decided that endodontics was her calling . Dr . Selem completed her specialty training in endodontics from Georgia Regents University in Augusta , GA where she was honored with the Resident of the Year Award . Her research on endodontic filling materials has been published in both the Journal of Endodontics as well as the Journal of Dentistry and she has served on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Endodontics .
Dr . Selem is an active member of the American Dental Association , the American Association of Endodontics , the Texas Dental Association , and the Greater Houston Dental Society . She has successfully passed both the written and oral examinations required to become certified with the American Board of Endodontics and is currently working on her case portfolio , the final component of the process . Dr . Selem is dedicated to providing the highest quality endodontic treatment while focusing on alleviating her patients ’ pain and fear .
Dr . Selem is pleased to have made Houston her home along with her husband , Alex , their one year old son , Cameron , and two dogs , Emmy and Hudson . She enjoys cycling , running , cooking , movies , and spending quality time with friends and family .
H . Candice Yang , DDS , DSc
Dr . H . Candice Yang earned her dental degree from Taipei Medical University at Taiwan and then completed a one-year hospital based general practice residency at Cardinal Tien Hospital in New Taipei City . After the GPR program , she stayed in Taipei where she practiced as a general dentist before she enrolled in the post-graduate Endodontic Program at Boston University .
During her post-graduate Endodontic program in BU , Dr . Yang obtained extensive training in both research and clinical aspects and published several articles regarding pulp stem cells and metastasis mechanism of oral cancer .
She is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists and America Dental Association . In 2015 , she moved to Houston with her husband who is an assistant professor in the Periodontics Department at UT Dental School . During her free time , she enjoys reading , baking , traveling , and spending time with her friends and family .
Jason E . Koh , DDS , MS
Dr . Jason E . Koh , a native-born Houstonian , earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington , D . C . After graduation , Dr . Koh furthered his dental training in the AEGD ( Advanced Education in General Dentistry ) program at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry in Houston where he emphasized his training in cosmetic dentistry . After completing the AEGD program , he became a faculty professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry ( Houston ) in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health . While teaching in the dental undergraduate department , Dr . Koh also practiced full-time in a general dentistry practice . During that time , Dr . Koh decided to pursue his passion in endodontics and entered the Postgraduate Program of Endodontics at the University of Texas School of Dentistry where he earned a Master of Science Dentistry degree and a Certificate in Endodontics .
In his free time , Dr . Koh enjoys spending time with his wife , Iya ; and two puppies , Kirby and Kylo . He loves to travel when possible and tinkering with DIY projects at home .
Yuliya Salmeron , DMD
Dr . Yuliya Salmeron earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland , Ohio in 2013 . She graduated at the top of her class and received numerous dental awards . Upon graduation , Dr . Salmeron was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society . After graduation , she pursued advanced education in a general dentistry program in Tucson , AZ . She stayed in Tucson and practiced general dentistry for one year . Her love for root canals and helping patients in pain motivated her to specialize in endodontics at Long Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center .
Dr . Salmeron ’ s main focus is to help patients save their natural teeth . She is known by her patients for the capability of easing patients ’ anxiety about root canals so they feel relaxed and comfortable . As a bonus , she also speaks Russian and Spanish .
Dr . Salmeron enjoys reading and staying active . She is a health and fitness enthusiast . She recently moved to Houston with her two wonderful little boys , Yulian and Aleksandr , and her loving husband Cesar . They are very excited to make Houston their new home .
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