Faculty Practice: Esthetic Dentistry Care

Scope of Practice:

Esthetic Dentistry includes bleaching, composite and porcelain veneers and ceramic onlays. 

Providers:

Dr. Gabriela Ibarra

Dr. Ibarra holds an equivalent Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Universidad Intercontinental in Mexico City (1985), a Master in Public Health degree from the Escuela Nacional de Salud Publica de Mexico (1990), a Master of Science degree from the University of Iowa (2000), and a Certificate in Operative Dentistry from the University of Iowa (2000).

Dr. Kwok Hung (Albert) Chung

Dr. Chung holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (1979) from the National Defense Medical Center-Taiwan, a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1987) in Biomaterials from the Northwestern University at Chicago , and a certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio (2002).

Dr. Hai Zhang, DMD, PhD

Dr. Zhang received a DMD from West China University of Medical Sciences (1992) and his PhD in Oral Biology (2002) and Certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Connecticut (2002). Dr. Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, and previously taught as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Connecticut (2002-2004). Dr. Zhang holds a dental license in the state of Washington. His practice is primarily focused on Prosthodontic procedures (such as crowns and bridges, cosmetic veneers, removable partial and complete dentures, dental implants, etc.). One of his patient treatments was recently featured in the official American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) website as an example of how a Prosthodontist can change a patient’s smile.

Dr. Zhang has been awarded a number of professional honors, including serving as the oral session chair in a recent annual meeting of International Association of Dental Research (IADR). His research areas include a study on bone responding to dental implants and a clinical trial of a zirconia-based full porcelain crown system (LAVA), among many others. His research is supported by both NIH and industry grants. Dr. Zhang has published many papers in reputable journals and also was invited to contribute to two books. He has been invited to be a member of the Editorial Review Board of The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and served as an expert reviewer for many other scientific and clinical journals. He currently holds memberships in the American Dental Association, the American College of Prosthodontists, and the International Association of Dental Research. Dr. Zhang’s hobbies include volleyball, tennis, fishing, hiking, photography and gardening.

Dr. Daniel C.N. Chan

Dr. Chan received his D.M.D. (1979) from the University of the Philippines and his M.S. (1984) and D.D.S. (1988) from the University of Iowa. He also received a Certificate in Operative Dentistry from the University of Iowa (1984). Dr Chan is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the Academy of Dental Materials. He was a councilor of the Academy of Operative Dentistry and serves on several editorial boards. In Oct of 2008, Dr. Chan was appointed Associate Dean and Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Washington Dental Service Endowed Chair in Dentistry.