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Dr. Robert K Yong DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Robert K Yong DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

2201 Hempstead Tpke East Meadow NY, 11554
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About

Dr. Robert Yong is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in East Meadow, NY. Dr. Yong specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Yong is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Yong are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.

Education and Training

State University of N.Y. at Binghamton Biology 2003

State University of New York (S.U.N.Y.) at Buffalo Doctor of Dental Surgery 2007

Board Certification

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS- 2019

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  • Leadership Award  International College of Dentists 
  • Graduated Cum Laude  University at Buffalo School of Dentistry 

Treatments

  • Extraction
  • Extraction & Ridge Preservation
  • Extractions of Wisdom Teeth
  • Extraction Site Bone Preservation
  • Re-Implantation
  • Bone And Gum Grafts
  • Bone And Tissue Regeneration
  • Bone And Soft Tissue Grafting For Jaw Reconstruction
  • Guided Bone Regeneration
  • Guided Implant Placement
  • Guided Implant Surgery
  • Implant Bridges , Implant Overdentures, Single Implants, Full Arch/mouth Restoration With Dental Implants
  • Single Implants / Multiple Teeth
  • Biopsies of the Mouth and Face
  • Biopsies/Head and Neck, Oral Skin and Bone Pathology
  • Excision Of Benign And Malignant Oral Lesion(s)
  • Alveoloplasty
  • Ridge augmentation to prepare areas for dental implants
  • Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation)
  • Sinus Lift And Bone Augmentation
  • Exposed Or Impacted Teeth For Orthodontics
  • Expose And Bond Procedures
  • Tongue and Lip Tie Correction
  • Nitrous Oxide ("Laughing Gas")
  • Sedation / General Anesthesia (in Office)
  • Sedation / Hospital Dentistry
  • Facial Trauma, Oral Surgery, Cleft Lip And Palate
  • Facial Trauma Treatment
  • 3d Bone And Tooth Imaging
  • Local Anesthetic
  • Jaw Bone Health
  • Jaw Bone Loss & Deterioration
  • Socket Preservation
  • Abscess Or Fluid Incision And Drainage
  • Tumor Surgery
  • Cysts & Tumor Removal
  • Grinding Of Teeth
  • Dental Disorders
  • Jaw Irregularities
  • Toothache Treatment
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Dentofacial Anomalies
  • Dental Tissue Neoplasm

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Dental Association 
  • Member Arizona Dental Association 
  • Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Member Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 

Publications

  • Honolulu Magazine2016 Best Dentists in Hawai‘i2016
  • Journal of Dental ImplantsGuided Bone Generation Technique for Vertical Augmentation in the Maxilla2014

Experience & Accolades

  • Oral Surgeon2017Chandler Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial procedures including, but not limited to, Extractions, Dentalalveolar Surgery, General Anesthesia, Head & Neck Infections, Guided Bone Regeneration, Bone Grafts, Ridge Preservation, Implants, Pathology, and TMJ Management.
  • Associate Oral Surgeon2014 - 2016Pacific Maxillofacial Center, IncOral and Maxillofacial procedures including, but not limited to, Extractions, Dentalalveolar Surgery, General Anesthesia, Head & Neck Infections, Guided Bone Regeneration, Implants, Pathology, Cleft Lip and Palate, & TMJ Management.
  • Level 1 Maxillofacial Trauma Call Rotation2014 - 2016Queens Medical CenterBroad Scope Oral and Maxillofacial procedures including, but not limited to, Maxillofacial Trauma, Dentalalveolar Surgery, General Anesthesia, Head & Neck Infections, Orthognathic Surgery, Guided Bone Regeneration, Implants, Pathology, & TMJ Management.

Dr. Robert K Yong DDS's Practice location

Practice At 2201 Hempstead Tpke

2201 Hempstead Tpke -
East Meadow, NY 11554
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