Dr. Yoshi Goto, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr.Goto is a full-time dentist in Brentwood, California, 31 years of experience as a Prosthodontist and General dentist. He is also an Adjunct assistant professor of Clinical dentistry at the USC Dental School and an Affiliated assistant professor at the University of Washington Dental School, and actively teaches dental implants and prosthetic dentistry.
Dr.Goto earned his dental degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry (USC). Dr.Goto continued to build his educational career and has completed 3 years of advanced specialist training in the prosthodontics programs at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (UW). He has earned a Master of Science degree and received a certificate in Prosthodontics. He has been an adjunct assistant professor for over 23 years at the USC School of Dentistry. He is also an affiliated Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Dentistry for 8 years. Dr.Goto gives periodical lectures at the University of Washington Dental School, the advanced prosthodontic program (UW), and the Continuing Dental Education program at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU).
"The comfort and trust of my patients are of utmost importance in my practice. I believe that communication is always the key element for achieving successful results and long-term relationships. My primary goal as your dentist is to keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime." -Yoshi Goto
His expertise is dental implants, esthetic dentistry, and treatment planning of complicated implant treatment, full mouth reconstruction, or any dental treatment. Dr.Goto always prefers a conservative approach to maintaining dental health long-term. he has also collaborated with multiple other dental, and medical specialists and coordinates the whole treatment for the making of a smooth transition.
Dr.Goto is an active member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and several other professional dental organizations. he has also served as program chairman of a dental implant organization in Southern California.
Dr.Goto has published over 25 scientific research and clinical articles and a chapter in a textbook on the field of Implant and prosthetic dentistry. He is also actively providing lectures nationally and internationally to practicing dentists for continuing education with current topics in dentistry for the last 23 years.
Membership of the Professional Dental Organization
American Dental Association: www.ada.org
California Dental Association: www.cda.org
American Academy of Restorative Dentistry: www.restorativeacademy.com
Western Los Angeles Dental Society: www.westernlads.org
Osseointegration Study club of Southern California (Former program chairman)
Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (Expert faculty): www.for.org
Published Book
Goto Y, Shor A, Ceyhan J: "Rehabilitation of the edentulous Maxilla with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis: Clinical and laboratory steps." Quintessence Dent Technol 2006; 29: 135-45.
Shor A, Goto Y, Shor K: "Immediate denture prostheses for the rehabilitation for the hopeless dentition: Clinical and laboratory considerations." Quintessence Dent Technol 2006; 29:157-70.
Shor A, Goto Y, Rapaport D, Shor K: "Full-mouth rehabilitation of the hopeless dentition: treatment considerations." Quintessence Dent Technol 2007; 30:129-142.
Goto Y, Ceyhan J, Chu SJ. Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry:. Principles and Practice. Montage Media Corporation. Mahwah, NJ. Chapter 6. 161-193; 2008.
Published Scientific Articles
Phillips K, Goto Y: "A composite resin abutment carrier for Implant retained prostheses." Compendium Continuous Education Dent 2001; 22(10): 886-90.
Phillips K, Goto Y: "Alternative implant impression techniques." Compendium Continuous Education Dent 2002; 23(2): 170-74.
Goto Y, Shor A, Chigurupati K, Rubenstein JE: "A light-polymerized resin support tray as an aid for recording centric relation." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2002; 87(5): 578-80.
Goto Y, Brudvik J: "Custom precision attachment housing for Removable partial denture." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2002; 88(1): 100-2.
Goto Y, Shimada K: "Future of the Metal free restoration". Dental Diamond 2002; 27(376): 94-101 (Japanese).
Goto Y, Nicholls J, Phillips K, Junge T: "Fatigue life of endodontically treated teeth with three post and core systems." Journal of Dental Research 2002; vol 81: abstract 4088: A-4.
Goto Y. "What's a metal free post and core?" Dental Frontier QA 2003; vol 23: 42-49 (Japanese).
Shor A, Chigurupati K, Goto Y: "A Denture Tooth Position Index Fabricated in Light-Polymerized Resin Material." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2003 ; 89(5): 515-7.
Goto Y, Shimada K: "The way for the predictable prosthesis, Part I The rules of restoration for endodontically treated teeth" Quintessence of Dental technology 2004(Japanese) Vol;29(1):19-30.
Goto Y, Shimada K: "The way for the predictable prosthesis. Part II: Advantages and Disadvantages of new materials" Quintessence of Dental technology 2004(Japanese) Vol;29(3):19-26.
Shor A, Goto Y, Schuler R: "Rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with a fixed implant-supported prosthesis." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 2004;16(10):A-H.
Goto Y, Nicholls J, Phillips K, Junge T: "Fatigue resistance of endodontically treated teeth with three dowel and core systems." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2005; 93(1): 45-50.
Shor A, Shor K, Goto Y: "The edentulous patient and body image: achieving greater patient satisfaction." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2005;17(4): 289-95.
Shor A, ShorK, Goto Y: "Rehabilitation of failing dentition with immediate denture prostheses: technique for a predictable esthetic and functional outcome." Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2006 Mar;27(3):168-76.
Shor A, Goto Y: "An implant-supported prosthesis with a CNC- milled framework for the rehabilitation of the edentulous jaw." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2006 Apr;18(3):179-81.
Shor A, Shor K, Goto Y: "Implant-retained overdenture design for the malpositioned mandibular implants" Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2006 July;27(7):411-19.
Shor A, Goto Y, Shor K: "Mandubular Two-Implant retained Overdenture: Prosthetic Design and Fabrication Protocal" Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2007 Feb;28(2):28-32.
Goto Y, Shor A: "Ensuring a predictable aesthetic outcome for an implant-supported fixed metal ceramic prosthesis." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2007 June;19(5):297-299.
Shor A, Shor K, Goto Y: "An alternative technique for the fabrication of removable complete dentures." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2007 July;19(6):337-344.
Shor A, Schuler R, Goto Y: "Indirect implant-supported fixed provisional restoration in the esthetic zone: fabrication technique and treatment workflow." J Esthet Restor Dent. 2008;20(2):82-95.
Goto Y, Ceyhan J, Chu SJ: "Restorations of endodontically treated teeth: New Concepts, Materials, and Aesthetics." Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2009;21(2):81-89.
Goto Y, Swift Jr EJ: "Ferrule for endodontically treated teeth." J Esthet Restor Dent. 2009;21(5):292-3.
Goto Y. “Implant rehabilitation of Mandibular incisor” Quintessence Dental Implantology, Quintessence 2017;24(1):46-54. (Japanese)
Goto Y. “State of Art Post and core restoration” The Quintessence. 2017;Vol.36 (6):48-63.(Japanese)
Goto Y. “The key of success of Mandibular Posterior single implant treatment” Quintessence Dental Implantology, Quintessence 2017;24(5):88-95. (Japanese)
Goto Y. “The key of success of Maxillary Posterior single implant treatment” Quintessence Dental Implantology, Quintessence 2017;24(6):94-100. (Japanese)
Goto Y. “The key of success of Mandibular Anterior single implant treatment” Quintessence Dental Implantology, Quintessence 2018;25(1):86-93. (Japanese)
Goto Y. “The key of success of Maxillary Anterior single implant treatment” Quintessence Dental Implantology, Quintessence 2018;25(2):100-111. (Japanese)
