Ballantyne Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Dental Association

What Sets Us Apart

Our practice focuses primarily on the dental needs of adults. Both dentists are licensed in Sedation Dentistry and have a combined 30 plus years in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Dentistry. We rarely need to refer our clients out for procedures.

Education

Dr. Yaste and Dr. Hufanda graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and both doctors have extensive post graduate training in Cosmetic, Sedation, and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Christian Yaste, D.D.S. is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After graduating he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and completed a two-year postgraduate residency in Oral Medicine. Dr. Yaste is qualified in all areas of general dentistry and has had advanced training in cosmetic restorative procedures as well as oral medicine and pathology. He holds a faculty position at the Carolinas Medical Center Department of Dentistry, where he is a clinical instructor.

Dr. Joseph Hufanda, D.D.S. is also a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After graduation, he underwent three years of additional training with the Upper Peninsula Rural Health Services. Dr. Hufanda has completed continuing education courses in advanced full mouth rehabilitation and aesthetic restorative dentistry. He has a background in fine arts and has tutored clinical operative and prosthodontic applications at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Other Affiliations

• North Carolina Dental Society
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• South Charlotte Study Club
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• American Dental Association