Dr. Joseph Yaomin Chan, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1669511887

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Contact Information

Address

850 I ST
Sparks, NV 89431

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted

Most InsuranceMedicaid

Patient Rating

4.8/ 5.0(199 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades5.0 (5)
Google4.8 (194)

About This Provider

Dr. Joseph Chan is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has been caring for children's smiles in Sparks for nearly 20 years. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Boston University and earned his dental degree from Columbia University, bringing both expertise and compassion to every appointment. Dr. Chan focuses on making dental visits fun and comfortable for children, including those with special health needs, and he uses in-clinic sedation options when needed to help anxious patients feel at ease. He accepts most insurance plans including Medicaid and is currently welcoming new patients to his practice. When he's not creating healthy smiles, Dr. Chan enjoys traveling and gardening with his family, and he volunteers as a mentor with the Washoe School District to help high school students plan for college.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Pediatric Dental Specialty Training, Boston University (two-year program)
  • Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California Berkeley
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Columbia University (2000)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 02/05/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryChildren's oral healthSpecial health needs dentistryPreventative dental careRestorative proceduresCrownsSedation dentistry

Technology & Equipment

  • In-clinic sedation

Beyond the Office

Active participant in Washoe School District AVID program counseling high school students in the college application process

Enjoys traveling with his family

Enjoys gardening

Previously engaged in genetic research at a private pharmaceutical company before pursuing dentistry

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