About
Abed Yakan is a general dentist based in Detroit, Michigan, who practices at University of Detroit Mercy Dental Center. He holds a D.D.S. from Aleppo University and advanced degrees including a Postgraduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, an M.S. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, all from Damascus University. He is a Diplomate of Syrian Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and formerly served as dean of the Dental School at University of Aleppo, Syria.
His procedures include implant placement, oral biopsies, orthognathic surgery, pre-prosthetic surgeries, tooth extractions, and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. At University of Detroit Mercy, where he joined in 2016, he teaches didactic courses in oral and maxillofacial surgery to dental students and serves as a clinical instructor to dental students and oral surgery residents. He speaks English.