Yifan Zhang, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.Sc.

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
  • Director, Predoctoral Education, Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry

Biography

Dr. Zhang is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She earned her dental degree from the West China College of Stomatology in 2011 before moving to Boston to pursue a Ph.D. in Microbiology at Harvard Medical School, which she completed in 2017. She then earned her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2020.

Currently, Dr. Zhang serves as the Director of Predoctoral Education in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University and is also on staff at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. In these roles, she is actively involved in dental student and resident education, clinical care and mentoring in research. She is also a strong advocate for community service and outreach programs.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.D.S., 2011, West China College of Stomatology
    • Ph.D., 2017, Harvard University
    • M.S., 2020, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Residency

    • Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2019

  • Certifications

    • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2021

Memberships and associations:

  • Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
  • Member, Oregon Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, American Dental Education Association

Areas of interest

  • Oral microbiology
  • Clinical and educational applications of artificial intelligence
  • Oral health prevention

Additional information

Honors and awards

  • 2019 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • 2019 Rahemtulla Award for Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Publications