Brian Huang, DDS, is an experienced dentist anesthesiologist skilled in administering all forms of sedation, from general anesthesia to light sedation, aimed at maximizing patient comfort during dental care.

"Most people do not know that anesthesia was originally developed by dentists, who wanted to eliminate the discomfort their patients felt during dental procedures. Because I began my career as a dentist, I understand the particular needs and concerns of dental patients. There are many reasons why patients would opt for sedation during dental care. They may have a medical or behavioral condition, or they simply may have had a bad dental experience. Many young children are just too skittish to sit still. My training as a dentist anesthesiologist qualifies me to deliver minimal to moderate sedation safely and effectively in the dental office setting."

Certifications

• Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Education

• Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 2003
• Postdoctoral Training: University of California, Los Angeles, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  - Hospital Dentistry
  - Dental Anesthesia

• Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences: University of Southern California

Memberships

• American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
• American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association

Instructor

Dr. Huang is currently a faculty member at UCLA, overseeing Hospital Dentistry residents who provide sedation and general/hospital dentistry. He regularly instructs dental students and residents on pharmacology- and anesthesia-related topics.

Languages

English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese