Meet the Doctor

Dr. Frances Yang is a Harvard-trained periodontist and distinguished clinician-scientist whose practice is devoted to sophisticated periodontal regeneration and complex implant rehabilitation. With advanced training at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she completed both her Periodontal Surgery Residency and Doctor of Medical Science degree, Dr. Yang represents the highest level of academic and clinical excellence in her field.

She earned her PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomaterial Engineering from Johns Hopkins University — a foundation that uniquely integrates surgical precision with advanced biomaterials science.

Dr. Yang’s expertise includes full-mouth reconstruction, vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, sinus elevation, guided tissue regeneration, and comprehensive management of periodontal and peri-implant disease. Known for her meticulous technique and refined aesthetic judgment, she delivers highly personalized treatment plans designed for long-term stability, structural integrity, and natural beauty.

A multi-year Harvard Presidential Scholar and recipient of the UCSF Research and Clinical Excellence Award for three consecutive years, Dr. Yang has been recognized as a Boston Magazine Top Dentist in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Her work reflects a commitment to precision, discretion, and uncompromising standards of care.