About Us
Meet Dr. Alan Ala Yassin DDS MS MSD
Periodontics, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Surgery.
Dr. Yassin is a dental surgeon with unparalleled training in Periodontics at the University of Washington, in addition to his international Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program, and the achievement of being a Diplomate of the German Board of Oral Implantology. He has been practicing oral surgery, implant dentistry, periodontics and cosmetic dentistry since his graduation from dental school in 2001.
Born and raised in the ancient city of Damascus, Dr. Yassin realized his calling as a dental surgeon at the young age of 14 influenced by his family of doctors and dentists and has worked hard to actualize this ambition ever since. Keeping the family tradition alive; giving back to the community is a priority for Dr. Yassin. His passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with colleagues kept him actively busy by lecturing at national and international conferences and symposiums. He is the founder and director of the (Clinical Implantology A-Z) program, and he regularly teaches at the University of Washington/School of Dentistry as an affiliate faculty member, in addition to his recent position as an Associate professor at the Pacific Northwest University. Away from his professional life, Dr. Yassin spends quality time with his family, where they enjoy swimming and jet skiing, playing soccer, singing, photography, hiking, camping, and exploring the beautiful PNW and the Greater Seattle Area which they proudly call it home!
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Honors & Awards
- UW School of Dentistry GONFALON at the University of Washington Graduation Commencement 2017
- University of Washington International Exchange Award 2016
- Academic Achievement Scholarship from Students International Association
- By nomination: World’s Top 100 Dentists 2022 – Global Summit Association
- By nomination: Top Cosmetic Dentist 2022
- By nomination: America’s Top Dentists 2018
Community Involvement & Services
- Implantology Study Club Founder and Director (Washington Academy of General Dentistry online series “Stay Home Stay Healthy March 2020-June 2020)
- Everyone for Veterans program. A WA based organization to provide dental services for veterans.
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry “Give Back a Smile” charity program
- Seattle King County Dental Clinic (Lead oral surgeon) 2015/2016/2017/2018/2020/2023. Seattle, WA
- South Sound Free Dental Day 2016/2017/2018.
- Dental vans services with MHP of Puget Sound 2015/2016/2017/2018.
Publications & Research
Dr. Yassin has been involved in many research projects and published several papers which gained around 100 citations globally and gave him a 56 Research Interest Score and 7 H Index. Some of his papers are:
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology AAP
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons IAOMS/Fellow
- American Dental Association ADA
- Academy of Osseointegration AO American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD
- German Association of Dental Implantology DGZI
- Fellow of the American Collage of Dentists
- Fellow of the International Collage of Dentists
- Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Washington State Dental Association WSDA
- Seattle King County Dental Society SKCDS
- Washington State Society of Periodontists WSSP
- Washington Academy of General Dentistry
- Expert at the DentalXP Educational Community
