Meet the team at Yang Family Dentistry
Providing the best quality of care is important to us and we have done that since Salisbury, NC Dentist Dr. Steve W. Yang started his private dentistry practice in 1997. In June 2009, we moved into a brand new building that offers our patients the same friendly, knowledgeable staff in a comfortable, relaxing environment with modern dental amenities.
About Dr. Yang
A personal interest in health care combined with a number of personal dental issues prompted Dr. Steve W. Yang to pursue a career in dentistry. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. Prior to that, he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Dr. Yang’s professional affiliations include: the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Dental Advisory Board; vice-chairman of the Rowan County Board of Health; former secretary/treasurer, vice president, and president of the Rowan County Dental Society; North Carolina Dental Society; American Dental Association; and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Volunteering also is a big part of Dr. Yang’s life. He volunteers his dentistry services for the Give Kids a Smile dental sealant project, the Baptist Dental Bus and the Community Care Clinic, which is a free dental clinic.
In the community, Dr. Yang was on the Country Club of Salisbury board of directors and is a member of the Rowan Little League board of directors, Catawba College Chiefs Club and the Civitan Club of Salisbury.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Yang moved to Salisbury, NC at age 7. He graduated from East Rowan High School. He and his wife, Lori, have four children: John, Alex, Ellen, and Ashley.
In November 2001, their other son, Michael, passed away, which led the family to start the Michael Yang Foundation. The foundation’s primary objective is to support the Circle of Hope, a bereavement service for parents who have lost children.
The Yangs attend Christiana Lutheran Church, where Dr. Yang is a former member of the church council and benevolent committee. In his spare time, Dr. Yang enjoys golf , travel, spending time with his family and coaching youth sports.
Our Staff
Having professional, friendly and helpful staff is an integral part of our practice. Our practice includes four dental hygienists: Angie Stoodley, Becky Spencer, Mary Jo Simpson, and Sonya Rosa.
Angie has worked as a dental hygienist since 1990, and she joined our practice in 2002. She earned her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Southern Illinois University.
Becky has a degree in dental hygiene from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. She has worked in the field since 1978.
Sonya has been with the practice since 1997. She has a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill.
Mary Jo graduated from Guilford Technical Community College and became a dental hygienist in 1982. She joined the practice in 1986, which was purchased by Dr. Yang in 2000, and has worked there on a full- or part-time basis since then.
Our dental assistants are Jennifer Cowan, Christina Cochran, and Melissa Pippin. Jennifer came to work for Dr. Yang in 2000. She holds an associate’s degree in occupational technology with a concentration in dental assisting, and a diploma in dental assisting from Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
Christina Cochran joined our team in 2007 as a dental assistant. She is certified in dental radiology, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide monitoring.
Melissa Pippin joined our practice in July 2009 as a certified dental assistant. In 2006, she earned a degree in dental assisting from Chattanooga State Technical Community College.
Shelly Galloway has been a certified dental assistant since 1985 and she has worked as the dental office receptionist since 1996.
Office Hours
- Monday 8AM - 5PM
- Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
- Thursday 8AM - 5PM
- Friday Closed
- Lunch12:45 - 2PM
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