Dr. Michael Yang was born in Taiwan and immigrated at a young age to Vancouver. He attended Lord Byng Secondary School, where he was selected into the visual arts mini-school program. He developed a particular interest in facial aesthetics, and eventually found his way into the profession of orthodontics.

After graduating from the University of British Columbia with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, Dr. Yang received his specialty training at the University of Illinois Chicago, where the first ever orthodontic residency program in North America was established. From there he earned the Certificate in Orthodontics and the Master of Science. His Master’s Thesis on tooth movement and bone remodelling was published in the Journal of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. In Chicago—a major hub of craniofacial surgery—Dr. Yang gained extensive experience in surgical orthodontics involving jaw surgery, mini-screw expansion, and late growth modification, along with Invisalign and other non-surgical treatment.

Dr. Yang is both a certified Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He is licensed to practice in both the US and Canada.
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Dr. Yang enjoys learning languages and different cultures. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese Hokkien, and can also converse in Cantonese and Spanish. In his spare time, he is usually dragged along by his wife travelling and exploring every corner of the world. At work, Dr. Yang strives to create the best facial balance and harmony in every patient, and truly enjoys helping patients see the best version of themselves.