Dentistry
ohn T. Shen, DDS was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and immigrated to Cupertino, CA, where he graduated from Monta Vista High School. Despite the language and cultural barrier then, Dr. Shen got accepted at University of California in Berkeley, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Microbial Biology. After college, Dr. Shen decided to follow his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in dentistry, specializing in periodontics. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. He earned his specialty certificate in periodontal treatment from University of California, San Diego. In his spare time, Dr. Shen enjoys golfing, cycling, and swimming. Dr. Shen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is a clinical instructor at UCSF School of Dentistry
Dentists are doctors who provides diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases included cavities, gum problems, root canal etc. Their office is usually able to provide services like dental cleaning, diagnostic X rays.
Periodontics is subspecialty of dentistry that works with the structures that surround and that support the teeth. Therefore, dentists who specialize in this area may treat teeth and gum diseases. Since films of plaque build and grow on teeth over time, the teeth’s support system can suffer. One of the most common conditions this type of medicine handles is gingivitis. This common dental problem can lead to receding gums and other problems with the teeth over time.
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University of California, San Francisco School of DentistryDr. John Shen generally accepts new patients.
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The top specialties of Dr. John Shen include Dentistry, Periodontics
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The office is located at 20445 Prospect Rd #6 in San Jose, CA.
Dr. John Shen accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.
Dental Floss, Dental care, Oral Health, Bad breath, Brushing, Fluoride in water, Impacted Teeth, Dental Caries, Cavities, Temporomandibular joint disease, Oral cancer, Gum Bleeding, toothache, Gingivitis, Periodontal disease
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