Dr William R. Yant

Dr. Yant has been practicing dentistry since 1992. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University in 1988 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1992. Dr. Yant has completed extensive hours of continuing education over the years, accomplishing courses in advanced dentistry at The Dawson Academy and the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed a surgical implant externship with the Midwest Implant Institute and West Virginia University in 1997. Since graduation from dental school, Dr. Yant has been a member and leader in various professional dental associations including the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has held the positions of Trustee, Delegate, Vice President, and President for the Allegany-Garrett Dental Society. He received the New Dentist Leadership Award in 1998 from the Maryland State Dental Association. In addition to his dental practice, Dr. Yant has donated his time and dental services to such worthwhile community projects as the Western Maryland Mission of Mercy (which provides free dental services to those in need) and acted as an in-school health educator for tobacco use prevention. Dr. Yant has been named the Dental Director for Garrett County’s Mountain Laurel Medical Center and has developed a program to monitor the effects of comprehensive dental care on diabetic patients. Dr. Yant is also a busy and valued participant in the dental community, acting as a Key Opinion Leader for a leading dental equipment company, Planmeca. He developed and presents a lecture series – “CBCT-Dental Cat Scan Technology Beyond the Dental Implant”– to other dental practitioners and dental supply personnel, and his office is currently using a new implant placement guidance system called X-Guide. He has also been a trainer for CEREC crown technology for Patterson Dental company over the years and has trained multiple offices on this technology over an 11 year period. Dr. Yant is dedicated to his profession and continually strives to learn cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques so he may provide the greatest care to his patients. Dr. Yant enjoys focusing on implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and full-mouth rehabilitation.