GAO Faculties
GAO Faculties
GAO Education Center Director
Dr. Spencer S. Park
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Advanced Prosthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry
- Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry
- Former Clinical Assoc. Professor, Adv. Prosthodontics, UCLA
- Director, GAO Education Center, CA
- Director, SP Dental Institute, CA
- Clinical R&D consultant, Ray America
- CEO, NeoBiotech USA
Dr. Jeffery Platt, D.D.S.
- Jeffery C. Platt, DDS is a compassionate Colorado Springs dentist who provides general, implant, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry. Dr. Platt is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. He has additional education in orthodontics, restorative implants, and implant surgery, endodontics, biomimetic and holistic dentistry, Ozone, dental materials, and their usages to name only a few of his extra educational achievements. Dr. Platt attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Dr.Platt lectures regularly teaching dentists how
to use implants and how to perform the surgical and restorative part of implant dentistry. Dr. Platt is a member of AACD, ICOI, IADI, ABD, ADSM, ADA, CDA.
Dr. Bassem Farid, D.D.S.
Bassem Farid D.D.S. began his studies
at U.C.L.A. with an undergraduate B.S.
in Biology with departmental honors in
Biology in 1987-1992.
He earned his D.D.S. degree in 1996, and continued on to his general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Medical center, Wadsworth, in West Los Angeles from 1996-1997.
Dr. Farid attended Alameda County Medical, Highland Hospital between 1998-2002, completing his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Jason Kim
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
. NYU College of Dentistry,
Surgical Director – CDE Implantology
Program, Dept. of Cariology and
Comprehensive Care
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral
Implantology/Implant Dentistry
- Diplomate, International Congress of
Oral Implantology
- Member, Academy of Osseointegration
- Past President, Northeast District,
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Board of Trustees, American Academy
of Implant Dentistry
- Faculty NYU-Zimmer Institute
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine,
Dept of PG Periodontics
- Co-Founder, Co-Director,
Long Island Implant Center
- Private Practices in Flushing, New York
- Lectures Nationally and Internationally
Dr. Jaewoo Cho, D.D.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
UCLA School of Dentistry
- Principal Dentist, Diamond Bar Dental
Studio, Diamond Bar, CA & Monte Vista Dental Group, Montclair, CA
- Member, Spear Study Club Advisory
Board, West Coast Study Club (Seattle
Study Club)
- Member, Pacific Implant Academy
- Member, International Congress of Oral
Implantologists
- Member, Academy of General Dentistry
- Director, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO)
- Clinical Faculty NeoBiotech USA
Dr. Joo Hyung Kim, D.D.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry
- Advanced Prosthodontics,
USC School of Dentistry
- Director, Park Avenue Cosmetic
Dentistry
- Member, American College of
Prosthodontics
Dr. Yang Heon Kim, D.D.S.
- Andrews University, (MSA)
- Master of Science Administration, 1994
- Loma Linda University, School of
Dentistry, D.D.S. 2001 - Licenses: California (Active)
- The Art of Smiles Dental Group in Fontana, Adjunctive Assistant professor in clinic, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry,
2003-2008
- A+ implant institute clinical Instructor - live surgery at Vietnam
- Implant surgery center in Vietnam chief
Director for Implant surgery and
Lecture in abroad.
Dr. John Kim
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, New York
University College of Dentistry
- AEGD residency in The 82nd MDG
at Sheppard US Air Force Base
- Certificate in Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- MS in Prosthodontics, Columbia
University College of Dental
- US Air Force Captain at 82nd MDG
and 51st MDG
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
New York University College of Dentistry
Dr. Eric Shin, D.D.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
Loma Linda School of Dentistry
- Director, Towngate Family Dental
& Orthodontics, Moreno Valley, CA
Real Dentistry, Fullerton, CA
Primera Dental, Lynwood, CA
- Adjunct Faculty, USC School of Dentistry - American Dental Association (ADA)
- TRI-County Dental Society (TRI)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- Global Academy of Osseointegration
(GAO)
Dr. Jose E. Lara, D.D.S.
Dr. Lara received D.D.S. from University of Guadalajara in Mexico
He has an extensive 32 years of
experience in dentistry. He moved to the USA in 1989 and after working a short time in different dental offices around Riverside, LA, and Orange County he opened his own practice - Implant and Cosmetic Dental office in Placentia, CA in 2001. Dr. Lara was certified from the Comprehensive Oral Implant Training Program in 2008.
Since 2012 he has lectured extensively in Oral Implantology.
Dr. Maria Kim
- B.S. in Life Sciences & B.A. in Asian
American Studies, UCLA
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Loma
Linda University School of Dentistry
- Faculty, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO, USA)
- Private practice in Chino Hills, California
Dr. Kiwon Shin, D.D.S.
- DDS, Chosun University,
College of Dentistry.
- NYU College of Dentistry.
- Diplomate of ICOI (International
Congress of lmplantologists)
- Clinical Assistant Professor
NYU, Implant Surgical & Prosthetic
program
- Faculty, GAO USA
- Director,
Long Island Implant Center
Dr. Jason Yoo
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
UCLA School of Dentistry
- Director, Hana Dental
- Clinical Instructor,
UCLA School of Dentistry
Dr. James Lim
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
Seoul National University
- Orthodontic Residency Seoul National
University
- Director, Synergy Dental Group,
San Diego
- Clinical Professor UCLA School of
Dentistry
Dr. Justin Chung, D.D.S., M.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, New York
University College of Dentistry
- AEGD residency in The 82nd MDG
at Sheppard US Air Force Base
- Certificate in Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- MS in Prosthodontics, Columbia
University College of Dental
- US Air Force Captain at 82nd MDG
and 51st MDG
- Clinical Assistant Professor, New York
University College of Dentistry
Dr. Kent Hwang
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
- UCLA School of Dentistry
- Former Director, Apsun Dental Implant Research & Education Center
- Director, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO)
- Founder and Director,
Angel Dental Institute (ADI)
in Los Angeles
Dr. Ray Ahn, D.D.S.
- General Practitioner
- Loma Linda University School
of Dentistry
- Currently in private practice in
Pasadena, CA.
Dr. Mike M. Chen, D.M.D.
Dr. Chen has 25 years of private practice experience and also as an instructor to dentists for advanced techniques. He is currently conducting courses from
introductory to advanced dental implant techniques.
Dr. Chen uses top-of-the-line implant components from all over the world. Dr. Chen’s main focus is on patient oral health. Dr.Chen has performed over 9000 dental implant surgeries, from simple to full reconstruction of the patient’s oral health. The latest technology in
treatment and materials are used in Dr.Chen’s practice.
Dr. Jaewoo Cho, D.D.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
UCLA School of Dentistry
- Principal Dentist, Diamond Bar Dental
Studio, Diamond Bar, CA & Monte Vista Dental Group, Montclair, CA
- Member, Spear Study Club Advisory
Board, West Coast Study Club (Seattle
Study Club)
- Member, Pacific Implant Academy
- Member, International Congress of Oral
Implantologists
- Member, Academy of General Dentistry
- Director, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO)
- Clinical Faculty NeoBiotech USA
Dr. Justin Chung, D.D.S., M.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, New York
University College of Dentistry
- AEGD residency in The 82nd MDG
at Sheppard US Air Force Base
- Certificate in Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- MS in Prosthodontics, Columbia
University College of Dental
- US Air Force Captain at 82nd MDG
and 51st MDG
- Clinical Assistant Professor, New York
University College of Dentistry
Dr. Bassem Farid, D.D.S.
Bassem Farid D.D.S. began his studies
at U.C.L.A. with an undergraduate B.S.
in Biology with departmental honors in
Biology in 1987-1992.
He earned his D.D.S. degree in 1996, and continued on to his general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Medical center, Wadsworth, in West Los Angeles from 1996-1997.
Dr. Farid attended Alameda County Medical, Highland Hospital between 1998-2002, completing his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Kent Hwang
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
- UCLA School of Dentistry
- Former Director, Apsun Dental Implant Research & Education Center
- Director, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO)
- Founder and Director,
Angel Dental Institute (ADI)
in Los Angeles
Dr. Jason Kim
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
. NYU College of Dentistry,
Surgical Director – CDE Implantology
Program, Dept. of Cariology and
Comprehensive Care
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral
Implantology/Implant Dentistry
- Diplomate, International Congress of
Oral Implantology
- Member, Academy of Osseointegration
- Past President, Northeast District,
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Board of Trustees, American Academy
of Implant Dentistry
- Faculty NYU-Zimmer Institute
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine,
Dept of PG Periodontics
- Co-Founder, Co-Director,
Long Island Implant Center
- Private Practices in Flushing, New York
- Lectures Nationally and Internationally
Dr. John Kim
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, New York
University College of Dentistry
- AEGD residency in The 82nd MDG
at Sheppard US Air Force Base
- Certificate in Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- MS in Prosthodontics, Columbia
University College of Dental
- US Air Force Captain at 82nd MDG
and 51st MDG
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
New York University College of Dentistry
Dr. Joo Hyung Kim, D.D.S.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry
- Advanced Prosthodontics,
USC School of Dentistry
- Director, Park Avenue Cosmetic
Dentistry
- Member, American College of
Prosthodontics
Dr. Maria Kim
- B.S. in Life Sciences & B.A. in Asian
American Studies, UCLA
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Loma
Linda University School of Dentistry
- Faculty, Global Academy of
Osseointegration (GAO, USA)
- Private practice in Chino Hills, California
Dr. Yang Heon Kim, D.D.S.
- Andrews University, (MSA)
- Master of Science Administration, 1994
- Loma Linda University, School of
Dentistry, D.D.S. 2001 - Licenses: California (Active)
- The Art of Smiles Dental Group in Fontana, Adjunctive Assistant professor in clinic, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry,
2003-2008
- A+ implant institute clinical Instructor - live surgery at Vietnam
- Implant surgery center in Vietnam chief
Director for Implant surgery and
Lecture in abroad.
Dr. Jose E. Lara, D.D.S.
Dr. Lara received D.D.S. from University of Guadalajara in Mexico
He has an extensive 32 years of
experience in dentistry. He moved to the USA in 1989 and after working a short time in different dental offices around Riverside, LA, and Orange County he opened his own practice - Implant and Cosmetic Dental office in Placentia, CA in 2001. Dr. Lara was certified from the Comprehensive Oral Implant Training Program in 2008.
Since 2012 he has lectured extensively in Oral Implantology.
Dr. James Lim
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.),
Seoul National University
- Orthodontic Residency Seoul National
University
- Director, Synergy Dental Group,
San Diego
- Clinical Professor UCLA School of
Dentistry
Dr. Jeffery Platt
- Jeffery C. Platt, DDS is a compassionate Colorado Springs dentist who provides general, implant, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry. Dr. Platt is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. He has additional education in orthodontics, restorative implants, and implant surgery, endodontics, biomimetic and holistic dentistry, Ozone, dental materials, and their usages to name only a few of his extra educational achievements. Dr. Platt attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Dr.Platt lectures regularly teaching dentists how
to use implants and how to perform the surgical and restorative part of implant dentistry. Dr. Platt is a member of AACD, ICOI, IADI, ABD, ADSM, ADA, CDA.
Dr. Kiwon Shin, D.D.S.
- DDS, Chosun University,
College of Dentistry.
- NYU College of Dentistry.
- Diplomate of ICOI (International
Congress of lmplantologists)
- Clinical Assistant Professor
NYU, Implant Surgical & Prosthetic
program
- Faculty, GAO USA
- Director,
Long Island Implant Center