Dr. Chan is a Professor and Associate Dean for Integration of Technology, Curriculum, and Learning Environments at the College of Dental Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences (WU CDM). His primary leadership role is to effectively align the robust pre-clinical and clinical curriculum at WU CDM. He is an advocate for broadening efforts of dental education communities to support collaborative changes to the learning environment. He formerly served as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Clinical Managing Partner, overseeing the effective operations of students, faculty, and staff for the clinical group practices at WU CDM. Dr. Chan received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (HOSD USC). Prior to joining WU CDM, he served as a Group Practice Director and taught restorative dentistry at HOSD USC, while maintaining a private practice. Throughout his career, Dr. Chan has been awarded with multiple accolades for teaching excellence and service. His professional interests include continuing to develop curriculum with an emphasis on innovative technologies. He is an alumnus of the ADEA Leadership Institute and actively supports leadership development programs for dental educators through ADEA. He is a former chair of the ADEA Section on Clinic Administration and the ADEA Annual Session Program Committee and currently serves on the ADEA Task Force on Envisioning the Future of Oral Health and Education.