A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we truly believe that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health.We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care; thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking X-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success.We understand how uneasy some patients can feel about their dental visits, and we know that we can make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Dr. David K. Chan earned his DMD degree in 1989 from Oregon Health Sciences University. In 1990 he completed a General Practice Residency program at the University of Iowa. After returning to Washington State, he settled in Vancouver, Washington and currently maintains a full time practice with an emphasis on providing state-of-the-art comprehensive and cosmetic dental care.
Dr. David Chan is very active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD, www.aacd.com) by serving on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry and publishing numerous articles nationally andin the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the founder and president of the Northwest Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is an affiliate to the AACD and serves to promote the art and science of cosmetic dentistry to other dentists.