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NewsletterThree Generations of Dental Excellence

A Newsletter for the Patients of The Yanase Dental Group

! A tradition is a ritual, belief, or object passed down within a society still maintained in the present, with origins in the past. It is passed down from generation to generation, from the eldest to the youngest. Traditions are legacies that preserve the greatness and integrity of the past and ensure that they have a place in the present and future.! The Yanase Dental Group was developed as a result of decades of integrity-driven, patient-centered comprehensive dental care in a professional environment. Dr. Stanley H. Yanase moved to Torrance in 1958 after practicing in Waipahu, Oahu, for 20 years.  In Waipahu, he was the only dentist for a wide rural district, just a stone’s throw from the famed Pearl Harbor.! In 1969, Dr. Stan’s son, Dr. Roy T. Yanase, graduated from The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and began practicing with Dr. Stan at their new office, which is our current location, in Torrance. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Roy returned to USC to pursue additional training in advanced prosthetic dentistry. In 1977, Dr. Roy completed his Advanced Prosthodontic certificate program, set up a satellite practice in Orange County, and rejoined the practice in Torrance. Dr. Stan retired after a rewarding 55 years in dentistry in January of 1993.! In 2002, Dr. Roy’s son, Dr. Rex R. Yanase, graduated from the The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and began practicing at the Torrance office while completing a General Practice Residency at the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, which is part of the VA (Veteran Affairs) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. ! In 2009, with the addition of the Corporations of Dr. Roy, Dr. Rex, Associate Dr. Hamilton H. Le, and a team of 9 dental hygienists, the newly formed Yanase Dental Group is now entering the 6th decade of a family legacy, committed to the profession of dentistry and the preservation of oral health of patients we serve.

Stanley H. Yanase, D.D.S.The Herman Ostrow School

of Dentistry of USC1938

Roy T. Yanase, D.D.S.The Herman Ostrow School

of Dentistry of USC1969

Rex R. Yanase, D.D.S.The Herman Ostrow School

of Dentistry of USC2002

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MEET OUR PROSTHODONTIC ASSOCIATE

A native of Southern California, Dr. Hamilton Le  was raised in Moorpark, California, on the southern border of Ventura County. Following graduation f rom the Univer s i ty o f California at Berkeley, he spent se ven year s in Boston , Massachusetts, receiving his

doctorate in dental medicine, as well as his Advanced Prosthodontic program certificate from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Immediately fol lowing complet ion of his prosthetic training, Dr. Hamilton was granted Diplomate status by the American Board of Prosthodontics for successfully completing his certification examination. He returned to Southern California to continue his career in prosthodontics where he enjoys all phases of dentistry, with a focus on multidisciplinary treatment planning for patients requiring removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics.

Dr. Hamilton str ives to provide an open communication with patients in an effort to include them as an essential member of the treatment team. Applying the latest developments in dentistry and prosthodontics, he works with patients to develop, plan, and engineer their treatment, in an effort to maintain oral health, function and esthetics.  The commitment to dentistry and patient care is the foundation for his treatment philosophy, providing patients the necessary information to understand dental needs, concerns, and the prevention of disease.

Dr. Hamilton’s goal is to be an active participant of the Yanase Dental Group treatment team of providers. Please feel free to contact us for a consultation or second opinion as we are happy to provide our dental and prosthodontic specialty services to you, the patients of the Yanase Dental Group and the Southern California communities.

Hamilton H. Le, D.M.D., F.A.C.P.

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Name the Newsletter Contest!

Open to all patients of the Yanase Dental Group. Submit your entry in person at your next appointment or via email at info@yanasedds.com. One entry per patient, and all entries due by March 24, 2012.

The winner will be announced in the Spring 2012 edition of “This Newsletter”, and will have a choice between a Phillips Sonicare electric t o o t h b r u s h o r a t o o t h whitening kit with custom whitening trays!

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mia DRY MOUTH

What puts

you at risk?

Common Causes Of Xerostomia

MedicationsHundreds of medications, including some over-the-counter drugs, produce dry mouth as a side effect. Among the more likely types to cause problems are antihistamines, decongestants, high blood pressure medications, and muscle relaxants.

Cancer Therapy Chemotherapy can change the nature and amount of saliva. Radiation to your head and neck can damage salivary glands, causing a marked decrease in salivary flow.

AgingGetting older isn’t a risk factor for dry mouth on its own, however, older people are more likely to be taking medications that may cause dry mouth. Also, older people are more likely to have other health conditions that may cause dry mouth.

Other health conditionsDry mouth can be a consequence of certain health conditions — or their treatments — including the autoimmune disease Sjogren's syndrome, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, HIV/AIDS, and anxiety disorders.

The absence of saliva can open the way for a dramatic rise in the number of cavities, as the protective effect of saliva's ability to remineralize enamel is no longer present, and can make the mucosa and periodontal tissue of the mouth more vulnerable to infection.

If you feel you may be at risk for dry mouth we encourage you to call our practice and schedule a consultation, to discuss the many options for dealing with this condition.

22330 Hawthorne BoulevardSuite 316Torrance, California 90505Phone: 310.378.4244, Ext. 3Fax: 310.378.0164www.yanasedds.comInfo@yanasedds.com

Rex. R. Yanase, D.D.S.Roy T. Yanase, D.D.S., F.A.C.P.Hamilton H. Le, D.M.D., F.A.C.P.

Administrative Team:Leilani Havens Imogene Imada

Clinical Team:Germain Shafer, RDAEFJavier Garcia, DA

Signs and Symptoms

• Dryness in your mouth

• Saliva that seems thick and stringy

• Sores or split skin at the corners of your mouth

• Cracked lips

• Bad breath

• Difficulty speaking and swallowing

• Sore throat

• An altered sense of taste

• A fungal infection in your mouth

• Increased plaque, tooth decay and gum disease

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