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YEONG-CHARNG YEN,B.D.S., M.D.S.--- Orthodontist
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Educational & Professional Background
Yeong-charng Yen, B.D.S., M.D.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
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Education:
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Bachelor of Dental Science, School of Dental Medicine,Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan 1970-1976 |

Post Graduate Education and Training
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Master of Dental Science, Graduate Orthodontic Department,School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. |
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Cleft Palate Center, University of Pittsburgh 1984-1987 |

Advanced Orthodontic Continuing Education Training
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Charles H. Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research, Tucson, Arizona, USA (1990) |
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Kesling & Rocke Orthodontic Group, Orthodontic Center, La Porte, Indiana, USA (1992) |
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Roth/Williams Center for Functional Occlusion, San Francisco, California, USA (1999-2000) |
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Andrews Foundation for Orthodontic Research, San Diego, California, USA (2001) |
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Arnett Facial Reconstruction Courses, Inc. Santa Barbara, California, USA |
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The Korea MEAW Technique & Research Foundation, Seoul, South Korea. 1995 |
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Takemoto E-Line Orthodontic Office, Lingual Orthodontic Course, Tokyo, Japan. |
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Gorman Lingual Orthodontic Course, Ormco Company, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. |
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Advanced Implant, Bone Graft & Periodontal Training Course, Periodontal Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. |
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Advanced Implant, Bone Graft & Periodontal Training Course, Periodontal Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. |
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Advanced MBT in Office Orthodontic Training, McLaughlin Orthodontic Inc. San Diego, USA. (2008) |

Position Held
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Resident, Dental Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 4 years (1978-1982) |
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Chief Resident, Dental Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 1 year (1982-1983) |
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Attending Physician, Orthodontic & Pedodontic Section, Dental Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, 1 year. (1983-1984) |
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Teaching assistant, Orthodontic & Pedodontic Department, School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, 5 years. (1978-1983) |
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Instructor, Orthodontic & Pedodontic Department, School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, 1 year. (1983-1984) |
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Teaching Fellow, Department of Orthodontics, University of Pittsburgh, 2 years, (1985-1987) |
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Attending Physician, Orthodontic Section, Dental Department, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, 6 months. ( Jan. 1988- July 1988) |
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Director, Board of Trustees, Taiwan Association of Orthodontists, (2009-2010) |
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Chairman, International Development Committee, Taiwan Association of Orthodontists, (2009-2010) |
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Taiwan Association of Orthodontists Representative, Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society Executive Committee, 2011-2012. |
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Taiwan Association of Orthodontists Representative, Councilor of World Federation of Orthodontists, 2010-2015. |

Position Held Now
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Owner, Pittsburgh Orthodontic Clinic (1988-now) |
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Taipei Medical University. |
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Clinical Attending Physician, Orthodontic Section, Dental Department, Taipei Medical University Teaching Hospital |
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Diplomate, Taiwan Board of Orthodontics |
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Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics |
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Fellow, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics |
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Taiwan Association of Orthodontists Representative, Committee on National and Regional Orthodontic Boards, World Federation of Orthodontists |

Member
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Taiwan Association of Orthodontists (TAO) |
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American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) |
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European Orthodontic Society (EOS) |
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World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
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Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society (APOS) |
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Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists (RWISO) |
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MBT Global Educators Forum |
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American Lingual Orthodontic Association (ALOA) |
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American Board of Orthodontics |
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College of the Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO) |
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Taipei City Dental Association |
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Chinese Dental Association |

Awards
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The Best Director, Board of Trustees, Taiwan Association of Orthodontists, 2011. |
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Board certified Orthodontist, American Board of Orthodontics.
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Personal
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Married to Juolan and in favor of Swimming, trail walking. |
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