Meet Yailin Diaz, D.M.D, MS
Dr. Yailin Diaz was born and raised in Camaguey, Cuba. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a Biology major in 2007 from the Vocational Pre-university Institute of exact Sciences Maximo Gomez. She began studying Dentistry at the University of Medical Sciences, Carlos J. Finlay, Camaguey. There she was a Periodontics Fellow for three years, and she developed several scientific papers, participating in national and international Congresses and Forums. Her scientific papers were published in the Cuban Journal of Stomatology and in the Argentine Journal of Periodontology. In July of 2012, she graduated Doctor in Stomatology at the University of Medical Sciences of Camaguey with honors.
After graduation, she moved to Venezuela and enrolled in the one-year GPR training at the Latin American School of Medicine. While in Venezuela, Dr. Diaz worked in areas classified as "Red Zones," which are highly violent and worked with people living in extreme poverty.
She moved to the United States in 2018 and started studying at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. There she obtained further education and received her certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science degree. During her time in Rochester, Dr. Diaz focused her research on Implant Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses' biological complications. Dr. Diaz was selected to become the chief resident in Periodontics and teach General Dentists basic periodontal and implant surgical techniques.
In addition to all facets of comprehensive periodontal therapy, Dr. Diaz has received training in IV Sedation, use of lasers for periodontal and implant regenerative procedures, minimally invasive mucogingival esthetic procedures, advanced bone regeneration procedures for site preparation and complex dental implant treatment planning.
Dr. Diaz is a Board Certified Diplomate in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery (2022) and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, and the New York Dental Association. She was nominated to be the American Academy of Periodontology (A.A.P.) Student Ambassador at the University of Rochester.
In 2021, Dr. Diaz moved to Lynchburg, VA, with her husband, Manuel, who she met while working in Venezuela. In her free time, Dr. Diaz likes to go to art venues, hike and dance.
Continuing Education
April 2023
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Two Year Certificate
January 2023
Diagnosis and Individualized Management of von Willebrand Disease: Expert Perspectives on Synthesizing and Contextualizing the Evidence 1.5 C.E.
November 2022
The Oral Pathology Challenge 8 C.E.
September 2022
Dentistry from our Hearts Volunteer Service 2 C.E.
June 2022
14th International Symposium on Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry 19.25 C.E.
Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery Around Implants
Vertical Ridge Augmentation
More Bone! Today and the Future
May 2022
Peri-Implantitis: Diagnosis, Risk Factors and Management 5 C.E.
Managing Hard Tissue Complications Around Implants 1 C.E.
The KDG Interdisciplinary Global Symposium 2022 16 C.E.
Simplifying full arch solutions
Contemporary and preferred Transition from teeth to implants
Novel approaches and strategies for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation: Why, when and How
The interdental papillae dilemma between teeth and implants
7 habits of highly successful implant clinicians & the supporting science
The evolution of full arch implant dentistry
Guided surgery: From single units to full-arch
Fundamentals of graft-avoiding approaches to full arch dental implant reconstruction
Re-evaluation of the all-on-4 treatment concept
Past, present and future, utilizing technology in the full arch immediate load solution
Orofacial changes associated with surgical implant reconstruction: Observations, limitations & solutions
Novel site development w/ preformed ovate pontics (POP) in restorative and implant dentistry
Combing digital workflow w/ surgical execution and prosthetic management to maximize esthetic outcome
Choosing ceramic vs titanium dental implants
Immediate placement: Meeting patient demands w/ evidence
To graft or not to Graft? That is the question
Integrating digital technology to optimize implant therapy
November 2021
American Academy of Periodontology
AAP Foundation/Osteology Foundation Regeneration Symposium: Managing Complications Related to Regenerative Therapy Around Teeth and Implants 4 C.E.
When Bad Things Happen to Good Tissue 2 C.E.
Beyond Perio limits with Airway Focused Digital Dentistry 1 C.E.
Robert J. Genco Perio-Systemic Symposium 1 C.E.
Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects Around Anterior Implants 1 C.E.
Should we Pull the Plug? De we need a Third Dentition? (Point-Counterpoint) 1.5 C.E.
Different Specialties, Different Approach, Same Goal: Multidisciplinary 1 C.E.
Gingival Lesions: Scalpel or Steriod? 1 C.E.
The Arch Nemesis: Solutions for the Edentulous and Compromised Maxillary 1.5 C.E.
Zirconia Implants: The New Kid on the Block 1 C.E.
June 2020
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Two Year Certificate