Meet the Team

Meet Dr. Yiyang Zou — your trusted Chino dentist

Dr. Yiyang Zou, DMD · Owner Dentist

One Ounce Dental was founded in 2026 by Dr. Yiyang Zou, who proudly serves as the practice’s Owner Dentist. Dr. Zou has spent most of his life exploring the best of California, beginning with his high school years in the Bay Area and continuing through college at the University of California, San Diego. He later spent four years in Philadelphia earning his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania before returning to California in 2021 to settle in Los Angeles. He feels incredibly fortunate to serve the community he now calls home and appreciates the vibrant lifestyle the city offers.

Dentistry has been woven into Dr. Zou’s life from the very beginning. Raised by an oral surgeon father and a general dentist mother, he grew up around dental offices long before he could fully understand the profession. While it was exciting as a child to occasionally meet celebrities and professional athletes in waiting rooms, the experience taught him something far more meaningful — everyone deserves access to excellent dental care. That belief continues to shape his philosophy today. His favorite part of dentistry is the sense of community it creates, allowing him to build lifelong relationships with patients from all walks of life.

Early in his career, Dr. Zou worked in a demanding, high-volume environment where many patients felt overlooked. That experience reinforced his commitment to listening carefully, explaining findings in plain language, and giving each patient time to understand the available options.

Dr. Zou values continuing education, preventive care, and recommendations tailored to the person in front of him. He does not believe that one treatment plan or timeline fits every patient.

Outside of the office, Dr. Zou is equally passionate about health and wellness. Over the past year, he has transformed his own lifestyle by losing 56 pounds through science-based fitness training and now works out four times a week. He enjoys encouraging others who are pursuing healthier habits and lifestyle changes of their own.

Dr. Zou is also a lifelong gamer with a deep appreciation for gaming culture. From playing Pokémon Gen 1 on the original GameBoy to spending years immersed in games like League of Legends, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, gaming has remained one of his favorite hobbies. With nearly 300 games in his Steam library, he’s always happy to connect with fellow gamers while helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their visits.