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Summary
Dr. Luis Yepes’ desire to pursue dentistry stems from a passion rooted in his diverse life experiences. Growing up as the son of an electrical engineer, he witnessed his father’s dedication and hard work. His older brother, a dentist, ingrained in him the value of caring for others in all circumstances and situations.
He graduated from Pontifical Xaverian University in Colombia, his home country, with his dental degree and endodontics certification. He completed a general practice residency at the University of Kentucky, serving as chief resident, before beginning an endodontics fellowship and instructing in the clinic. Dr. Yepes then joined the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry as an assistant clinical professor and went on to serve as director of the advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency and clinic.
Dr. Yepes is a Commission on Dental Accreditation site visitor for AEGD and general practice residency programs. He is a recipient of the 2021 Presidential …Award for clinical excellence, and a fellow with the Institute for Diversity in Leadership, with the American Dental Association. He is on the board of the Hispanic Dental Association, co-editor of the Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association, president-elect of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Mu Nu chapter, and a fellow of the International College of Dentistry.
Read More Read less He graduated from Pontifical Xaverian University in Colombia, his home country, with his dental degree and endodontics certification. He completed a general practice residency at the University of Kentucky, serving as chief resident, before beginning an endodontics fellowship and instructing in the clinic. Dr. Yepes then joined the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry as an assistant clinical professor and went on to serve as director of the advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency and clinic.
Dr. Yepes is a Commission on Dental Accreditation site visitor for AEGD and general practice residency programs. He is a recipient of the 2021 Presidential …Award for clinical excellence, and a fellow with the Institute for Diversity in Leadership, with the American Dental Association. He is on the board of the Hispanic Dental Association, co-editor of the Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association, president-elect of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Mu Nu chapter, and a fellow of the International College of Dentistry.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
MUSC Dental and Oral Health - Charleston
29 Bee Street James B. Edwards College of MedicineCharleston, SC 29425 Tel: (843) 792-3444
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| Endodontics | Endodontics | Endodontics | Dentistry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Charleston , SC | Charleston , SC | Spartanburg , SC | Charleston , SC |
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Dr. Luis Yepes has the following 8 areas of expertise
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