Dr. Julia Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia (Yi) Yang, DSc, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University's Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, specializing in Periodontology. She graduated with a Doctor of Science in Dentistry from the same institution, achieving a full merit scholarship and high academic honors with a 4.0 GPA. Yang has experience working as a General Dentist in South Africa before pursuing her advanced studies and currently serves part-time as a periodontist at several dental practices, including MIT Medical Center and Stoughton Family Dental. Her thesis focused on the role of ST18 in regulating TNF-alpha induced apoptosis in inflammatory gene expression, contributing to her research in genetic repressor proteins and cytokines. Yang's academic journey also includes participation in an exchange program at Harvard University, supported by the Dr. Morris Ruben Scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Part-Time Periodontist

2019-01-01 — Present

MIT Medical Center • Boston, MA

Provides periodontal care in a clinical setting.

Part-Time Periodontist

2019-01-01 — Present

Stoughton Family Dental • Stoughton, MA

Offers specialized periodontal treatments.

Part-Time Periodontist

2019-01-01 — Present

Thomas Family Dental • Boston, MA

Practices periodontal dentistry.

Part-Time Periodontist

2019-01-01 — Present

Adams Family Dental • Boston, MA

Delivers periodontal services.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.