Periodontist

Dr. Priscilla Young, DDS

Board-Certified Periodontist

Dr. Priscilla Young is a meticulous clinician who brings advanced training in tissue regeneration and complex implant therapy to LA Periodontics. She graduated with honors at every stage of her training and was recognized among the top periodontal residents in the country before joining the practice, and she blends that technical precision with a genuine commitment to patient comfort and trust.

DDS, University of California, San Francisco, graduated with honors

Periodontics specialty training, UCLA School of Dentistry

Inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society

First Place, California Society of Periodontists Excellence & Achievement in Periodontology Award (2025)

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Background

Education & Training

University of Southern California, Undergraduate

Dr. Young completed her undergraduate studies at USC, graduating with honors before continuing on to dental school.

DDS, University of California, San Francisco

She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society reserved for the top graduates nationwide.

Periodontics Residency, UCLA School of Dentistry

During her residency, Dr. Young served as Predoctoral Periodontics Faculty at UCLA, mentoring dental students in surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy, implant placement, and suturing technique, and contributed to research in antimicrobial therapies.

Honors & Recognition

First Place, California Society of Periodontists Excellence & Achievement in Periodontology Award (2025); First Place, AAP BioXclude Resident Case Competition (2024); multiple awards at UCLA Science Day for research and clinical case presentations.

Her Approach

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Young focuses her practice on advanced bone and soft tissue regeneration, complex implant therapy, sinus augmentation, esthetic mucogingival surgery, and the management of peri-implantitis and oral pathology. Her training emphasized both the technical rigor of regenerative surgery and the softer skills of patient communication, and she carries both into every appointment at LA Periodontics.

She believes patients deserve a clear explanation of their diagnosis and options before any procedure begins, and she takes the time to walk through treatment plans in plain language so patients feel informed and at ease. Outside the office, Dr. Young enjoys golfing, rock climbing, snowboarding, traveling, cooking, and painting.

Areas of Focus

Procedures Dr. Young Performs

Dr. Young treats complex regenerative and implant cases, with particular focus on tissue grafting and esthetic periodontal surgery.

Gum Graft

Dental Implants

Dental Bone Graft

Periodontal Disease Treatment

Our Specialists

Meet the Rest of the Team

Dr. Rana Shahi

Founder & Lead Periodontist

Dr. Ivan Yi

Periodontist & Implant Specialist

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Young focuses on advanced bone and soft tissue regeneration, complex implant therapy, sinus augmentation, and esthetic mucogingival surgery, along with general periodontal disease treatment.

Dr. Young earned her DDS from UCSF and completed her periodontics residency at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where she also served as Predoctoral Periodontics Faculty.

Yes. She took First Place at the California Society of Periodontists Excellence & Achievement in Periodontology Award in 2025 and the AAP BioXclude Resident Case Competition in 2024, among other honors at UCLA Science Day.

Yes. Dr. Young and the rest of the LA Periodontics team welcome new patients and referrals from general dentists throughout Los Angeles.

Take the First Step

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Young

Take the first step toward healthier gums and a stronger smile. We welcome patients from throughout Los Angeles.

Request Appointment (310) 473-3800