As Snug Dental’s board-certified anesthesiologist, I help children receive necessary dental care with general anesthesia. This allows the required dental treatment to be achieved conveniently with minimal trauma and maximum safety. I am pleased to offer this service and wish to introduce myself and provide you with a brief explanation of the anesthetic techniques that I use. My goal is to provide you with the safest and highest level of medical care in the comfort and convenience of Snug Dental’s office.

I have been in private practice since 1989. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Stanford University, my medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles, and completed my anesthesia residency at UCLA and Stanford Schools of Medicine. In medical school, I was a UC Regents Scholar (one of six in a class of 128). During the residency at UCLA, I served as chief resident and my training had a focus on pediatrics. I have extensive hospital-based experience (over 25 years) in pediatric, cardiac (open heart procedures on cardiopulmonary bypass), thoracic, vascular, trauma, neurosurgical, obstetric, and general anesthesia. I have also more recently been Medical Director at two Dental Surgery Centers that provide extensive dental restorative treatment for children. I believe that the above experiences have provided me the knowledge and experience required to manage any medical challenges that might arise in a dental office.

Office-based anesthesia is a unique subspecialty in the field of anesthesiology. The State of California, the Medical Board of California, and the Dental Board of California carefully regulate the qualifications of anesthesiologists in the dental office setting as well as the routine and emergency equipment that must be available on-site. In addition to a license to practice medicine in California, I have a General Anesthesia Permit issued by the Dental Board of California. In the hospital, surgery center, and office settings, I’ve had extensive pediatric anesthesia experience for over 30 years. Outside of my private practice, I’ve made several trips to Guatemala, Cambodia, Bhutan, Kenya, and Myanmar to provide anesthesia for children with cleft lips/palates and other deformities.

Dr. Yamasaki is passionate about providing top-notch oral care and prioritizes the health, safety, and stability of her patients’ dental health. With a strong foundation in education and a range of professional experiences, Dr. Yamasaki’s well-rounded background ensures all patients receive the highest quality dental treatment.

Dr. Yamasaki earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City, complemented by a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Yamasaki’s commitment to furthering her education led her to complete a General Practice Residency at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, where she handled a high volume of dental cases, ranging from complex root canals and extractions to prosthetics and implantology.

As a San Jose resident since 2012, Dr. Yamasaki practiced general dentistry at various offices across the Bay Area until 2017. From 2017, Dr. Yamasaki has provided dental treatment to thousands of pediatric patients under general anesthesia in the counties of Alameda, Merced and San Joaquin. Dr. Yamasaki is proud to have found a field where she can safely and effectively treat a large population of previously underserved children.

Her commitment to dentistry goes beyond clinical excellence. Dr. Yamasaki is known for her compassionate and caring approach, making patients feel at ease during their visits. She believes in building trust with her patients while ensuring that their dental experience is positive and stress-free. With Dr. Yamasaki, you can trust that your dental well-being is in capable and caring hands with a commitment to helping you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.

Snug Dental is able to provide the highest quality care thanks to an incredible team of dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable individuals. Whether it is our hygienists or assistants, office managers or administrators, each team member helps our practice run smoothly and works with a shared commitment to our patient’s oral health, comfort, and overall well-being.