Dr. Esther Yang
Dr. Esther Yang, DDS, is an accomplished pediatric dentist who has a strong passion for helping children. A native Texan, she earned a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Biology and Psychology from Houston Baptist University. Dr. Yang received her dental training at New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, she specialized in pediatric dentistry at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center and was appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Yang is also a board certified member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Yang works as a private practitioner, clinical researcher, and teaches in academia. She was the Clinical Director of the Mobile Dental Clinic at New York University College of Dentistry, taught Pediatric residents as an Pediatric Attending at Brookdale Hospital, and involved in clinical research at Baylor College of Medicine. Currently, she is the Chief of the dental department at Texas Children's Hospital, faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, and faculty at the University of Texas Houston Dental Branch. At Texas Children's, she is committed to treating special needs and medically compromised pediatric patients. Dentistry, teaching, and volunteering have been strong commitments in her career.
Working with children has always been a passion of Dr. Yang. As early as high school, she taught Sunday school, worked as a preschool teacher, and was an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist for Autistic children. Using her past experiences, she makes the dental office experience fun and relaxing for children and parents. She has also been featured in Sesame Street's "Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me" DVD to help educate kids on oral healthcare. See the clip below for a preview of Dr. Yang!
After practicing in New York as a private practitioner and faculty, Dr. Yang returned to her hometown of Houston bringing compassionate dental care to the city. She looks forward to welcoming your child to a joyous and laughter filled dental office. In her spare time, she loves being a mother and wife balancing work and family life.
Dr. Yang works as a private practitioner, clinical researcher, and teaches in academia. She was the Clinical Director of the Mobile Dental Clinic at New York University College of Dentistry, taught Pediatric residents as an Pediatric Attending at Brookdale Hospital, and involved in clinical research at Baylor College of Medicine. Currently, she is the Chief of the dental department at Texas Children's Hospital, faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, and faculty at the University of Texas Houston Dental Branch. At Texas Children's, she is committed to treating special needs and medically compromised pediatric patients. Dentistry, teaching, and volunteering have been strong commitments in her career.
Working with children has always been a passion of Dr. Yang. As early as high school, she taught Sunday school, worked as a preschool teacher, and was an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist for Autistic children. Using her past experiences, she makes the dental office experience fun and relaxing for children and parents. She has also been featured in Sesame Street's "Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me" DVD to help educate kids on oral healthcare. See the clip below for a preview of Dr. Yang!
After practicing in New York as a private practitioner and faculty, Dr. Yang returned to her hometown of Houston bringing compassionate dental care to the city. She looks forward to welcoming your child to a joyous and laughter filled dental office. In her spare time, she loves being a mother and wife balancing work and family life.
Serving children locally, nationwide, and worldwide.
Mentoring dental students , she serves as an example of a healthcare provider who continually gives back to the community. She has lead local outreaches to provide dental education to the under served areas of New York. As the Clinical Director of the "Smiling Faces, Going Places" Program at NYU College of Dentistry, she supervised dental students and residents providing treatment to all boroughs of New York City.
On a national level, Dr. Yang has been involved in dental outreaches to the state of Maine. She was the pediatric dental faculty for the NYUCD/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. In Maine, the program provided dental treatment to one of the most dentally under served counties in the United States.
Dr. Yang has been on multiple dental outreaches to Jamaica, Haiti, and Mexico. She worked out of churches, schools, and community centers where she provided free dental treatment through mobile dental units. Community service has always been a strong passion that extends to all areas of the world.
On a national level, Dr. Yang has been involved in dental outreaches to the state of Maine. She was the pediatric dental faculty for the NYUCD/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. In Maine, the program provided dental treatment to one of the most dentally under served counties in the United States.
Dr. Yang has been on multiple dental outreaches to Jamaica, Haiti, and Mexico. She worked out of churches, schools, and community centers where she provided free dental treatment through mobile dental units. Community service has always been a strong passion that extends to all areas of the world.
