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About Dr. Andrew Yap, Dr. Esther Chen, & Yap Family Dental

Our Assistants

Dr. Yap and Dr. Chen and their team of assistants make your treatments as comfortable as possible.

Our Office

Our patient coordinators keep your treatments on schedule and plan for your care.

Our Doctors

Meet Dr. Andrew Yap, DDS, MAGD and Dr. Esther Chen, DDS.

Our Hygienists

Dr. Yap has brought together a team of highly skilled hygienists to keep your smile bright.

Dr. Andrew Yap and Dr. Esther Chen, along with our entire
dental team, are eager to welcome you to our practice.

Meet Our Doctors

Andrew W. Yap, DDS, MAGD

Andrew W. Yap, DDS, MAGD

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

Dr. Andrew W. Yap was born in Houston, TX, and moved to Cerritos, CA, in 1988. After graduating as Valedictorian from Whitney High School in Cerritos, CA, in 1998, he attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, where he majored in Biology. Dr. Yap went on to graduate in 2004 with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. In 2005, he completed his residency at University of Southern California (USC) and earned a Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD).
Dr. Yap then gained private practice experience by associating in private practices in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino Hills, and Cerritos, CA. Dr. Yap has been practicing at this Buena Park office since 2007.

Professional Development

Professional development continues to be a high priority for Dr. Yap even after his residency. His post-doctoral training includes modern root canal therapy, placement and restoration of conventional and mini dental implants, Invisalign® , Six Month Smiles Clear Braces and Aligners, and Inman Aligner orthodontic treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and dental sleep medicine.

Dr. Yap completed the Comprehensive Esthetic Residency of the Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center in May of 2010. Dr. Yap received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in July of 2011. Less than 7% of practicing dentists have this designation, as Dr. Yap has completed over 500 certified continuing education hours and passed a rigorous written exam. After completing an additional 600 certified continuing education hours in all disciplines of dentistry, Dr. Yap earned his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in July of 2019. Only less than 2% of dentists have achieved this.

Dr. Yap is a part of many local dental study clubs, including the North Orange County Spear Study Club. Dr. Yap is dedicated to providing residents of Buena Park and the surrounding cities of La Palma, Fullerton, Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Brea, La Mirada, and La Habra with a comprehensive and advanced approach to your oral health.

Commitment

Dr. Yap is honored to continue the practice’s former 45-year owner Dr. Vander Heide’s commitment to delivering high quality dentistry in a compassionate and caring manner to the residents of Buena Park, CA. He strives for integrity, excellence, honesty, diligence, humility, and kindness in his professional and personal life.

Dr. Yap is a proud member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Free Time

In his free time, Dr. Yap enjoys watching movies and basketball, taking digital photographs around Buena Park, serving in the local church, and traveling to foreign countries to perform free dental services to the underserved. His most recent trip was a one-week trip to the Guatemala with a group of dentists and dental students in March of 2019. Dr. Yap also volunteers locally at free dental clinics to provide care for those that have limited access to care. He volunteered at the CDA Cares Pomona Event in November 2014 and Anaheim in April 2018.

Family

Dr. Yap and his wife, Shirley, have two daughters, Hannah and Abigail, and one son, Anderson.

Esther Chen, DDS

Esther Chen, DDS

Associate Dentist

Esther L. Chen joined our cosmetic and family practice in July 2012 after working in a private general dental office in Virginia, following her residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital and graduation from New York University College of Dentistry in 2010. As a Southern California native and graduate of Cerritos High School and UCLA, it has always been her dream to move back and practice here.

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Chen shares Dr. Yap’s practice philosophy of providing excellent comprehensive dentistry in a friendly and efficient manner. Dr. Chen brings enthusiasm, poise, and a kind nature with her to our practice. She also has a passion for continuing education and is working towards her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Professional Development

Dr. Chen particularly enjoys pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Chen is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Chen currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Dental Society.

Free Time

Self-described as a world traveler and scrap-booking enthusiast, Dr. Chen has been on volunteer dental mission trips to Mexico, China, and Zimbabwe. Dr. Chen’s personality and style complements our friendly and warm dental team.

Family

Dr. Chen is married and enjoys spending time with her daughter when she’s not at the office.

Meet Our Team

Our Dental Family Takes Care of Yours

Welcome to Andrew Yap DDS – Yap Family Dental!

You’ll be greeted by Terryl, Brenda, or our Office Manager Shirley, and they’ll assist in scheduling your appointment and answer any questions you have.

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Meet Our Dental Hygienists

Meet Our Dental Assistants

Michelle, RDH

Michelle, RDH

Michelle earned her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Cerritos College with highest honors in 2018. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA).

Michelle enjoys going on road trips to new places, trying new restaurants, and loves relaxing while binge watching tv shows on her time off.

Jen, RDH

Jen, RDH

Jen graduated from the University of California Irvine with a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences and decided to pursue Dental Hygiene by receiving her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Cypress College. She is a member of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association. Jen grew up in Ventura County but fell in love with the atmosphere and culture of Orange County.

Jen is a Disney fanatic and an animal lover. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in her community, traveling, playing her ukulele, hiking, and playing basketball. Jen fits well with our Yap Family Dental team because she is personable, caring, genuine, helpful, and always smiling.

Linda, RDA

Linda, RDA

Linda attended Bryman College in Anaheim, CA and has been an RDA at this office for over 25 yrs.

A few of Linda’s favorite things are Zumba, going out to dinner with family and friends, listening to live music, and dancing.

Seri, RDA

Seri, RDA

Seri attended United Cambodian Vocational School in Long Beach and has been an RDA for over 25 years. She has been an RDA at this office for over 15 years.

When Seri is away from the practice, she loves to hike, cook, and garden.

Meet Our Patient Coordinators

Shirley, Office Manager

Shirley, Office Manager

Shirley has been keeping our office running smoothly for many years as our Office Manager.

When she’s not in the office, Shirley spends time with her three young children, connecting with and supporting local charitable organizations.

Brenda, Patient Coordinator

Brenda, Patient Coordinator

Brenda graduated from Tracy High School in Cerritos, then graduated from Everest College with a Medical Assistant Certification. After working in the medical office, she decided that she liked working in the dental office better. She has been working at our office since April 2019.

Brenda speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys going to the beach, hiking, watching movies, baking, and spending time with her family which includes two boys and two girls. 

Terryl, Insurance Coordinator

Terryl, Insurance Coordinator

Terryl started her dental career as an RDA over 35 years ago. After raising three kids, she returned to the dental office, caring for patients in the front office. She loves making people smile and has been at our office since 2013.

Terryl loves to travel, and enjoys doing weekend trips going North and South on the California coast or to Catalina Island. She enjoyed visiting friends and family in the United Kingdom recently. In her free time, Terryl enjoys taking care of her granddaughter and going on dinner dates with her husband. They are avid foodies.

What Our Patients Are Saying

five stars

“The entire staff is friendly and accommodating (receptionist, hygienists, dentist). Dr. Yap is excellent with children – both of our kids actually enjoy going to the dentist.

Both hygienists my family has seen do quality work without hurting your teeth when you are finished. Dr. Yap takes time to answer any questions you have and explains any additional work that needs to be done.

We highly recommend Yap Family Dental!”

Adam D.

five stars

I’m not a huge fan of going to the dentist, but the staff at Dr. Yap’s office are so warm and welcoming!

I try to make sure I go when Michelle’s working. I always have the best time chatting and catching up, well as much as one can while getting their teeth cleaned!

? Highly recommend this team!”

Krystal B.

five stars

I have been to a lot of dental offices in my time, and Dr. Yap and the wonderful team he has are by far my favorite and my home. Besides Dr. Yap who is super professional, talented, and warm, the two people who I’ve had the most contact with are Terryl on the administrative staff and Jen one of their dental hygienists, and they really stand out and are the very best (though again the whole team is amazing).

Terryl always remembers what’s going on with me (just as a person) and works so hard to make sure that the insurance coordinates well and that I know what I’m paying for, which as you all may know is a big deal when you have dental needs.

Jen also always checks in with me and makes me feel so welcome, and she is such a talented hygienist who always has a great answer for my many questions. You really cannot go wrong with Dr. Yap and his team. They are amazing.”

Shelley M.

Trusted By Patients

Our doctors are members of the ADA, AGD, CDA, OCDS, with Dr. Yap holding an MAGD and Dr. Chen serving on the OCDS board.

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Phone/Text

714-828-6684

Location

8081 Stanton Ave.,
Suite 100
Buena Park, CA 90620

Office Hours

M: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
T: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
WED and SU: Closed
TH: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
F: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
SA: One each month