Meet Your Fort Lauderdale Dentist
Get to Know Hasan Yap, DDS
Dr. Hasan Yap is a trusted prosthodontist in Fort Lauderdale who has more than 20 years of experience in the field. Providing patients with a wide array of available services, he can replace missing teeth using removable dentures as well as those secured by dental implants. To learn more about Dr. Yap and his educational and professional background, we invite you to review the information below.
Why Did He Decide to Become a Dentist?
Science has always been an area of interest for Dr. Yap. From a young age, he enjoyed working with his hands. This led to a passion for dentistry, which proved to be a perfect fit and allowed him to refine his strengths.
Where Did He Study Dentistry?
After achieving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Universidad de Panama, Dr. Yap went on to complete a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Florida. Opting to pursue additional education and training, he chose to specialize in prosthodontics by enrolling in a three-year Prosthodontics Residency Program at NOVA Southeastern University. As chief resident, he spent much of his time focused on full-mouth rehabilitation, surgical dental implant placement, and cosmetic dentistry. Earning a Prosthodontics Certificate, he went on to publish independent research on dental implants. This information and research allowed him to be a part of the advancement of the “All on Four” protocol.
An avid learner, Dr. Yap enjoys participating in continuing education courses and training whenever possible and holds memberships in:
- Adjunct Professor for the University of Florida Advanced Education of General Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- American College of Prosthodontics
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Florida Prosthodontics Association
Outside of the Dental Office, What Does He Like to Do?
Dr. Yap enjoys spending much of his time outside and enjoys skiing and remaining physically fit. He is also pleased to have parents who have been married for more than 50 years, and he enjoys spending time with his sister, brother, and four adorable nephews.